PSB Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
Black Belts are basically the on-site Six Sigma implementation experts who will develop, coach and lead cross-functional teams, mentor and advise management on prioritising, planning and launching Six Sigma projects. In short, they are the ones who will be directly responsible for the execution of projects in a Six Sigma organisation. Black Belts, being the key change agent to Six Sigma, will thus need to be highly-skilled to be able to perform the tasks. This programme is designed to give participants a learning experience through four “learn/apply” cycles using real-life business issues and problems. Participants must demonstrate their proficiency level in the usage of Six Sigma tools and techniques to achieve actual dollar savings and customer benefits through actual project work to qualify for the certification.
Key Benefits
• Learn DMAIC tools to achieve breakthrough performance
• Acquire the ability to lead project teams
• Acquire the ability to coach Six Sigma Green Belt projects
• Be recognised as Six Sigma professionals if you are certified as a PSB Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
Course Content
Week 1 - Define, Measure
• Introduction to Six Sigma
• Core Fundamentals of Six Sigma
• Six Sigma Deployment and DMAIC Roadmap
• Key Six Sigma Measurements
• Project Identification and Selection
• Define Project Charter
• Process Mapping
• Cause and Effect Matrix
• Data Collection
• Basic Statistics
• Basic Statistical Tools using Minitab
• Process Behaviour Charts
• Capability Studies and Baseline
• Summary and action plans
Week 2 - Analyse, Improve
• Review of Week 1 topics
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
• Multi-Vari studies
• Graphical Improvement Tools in Minitab
• Hypothesis Testing
• Chi-Square & Proportional tests
• T-test
• ANAOVA
• Correlation & Regression
• Introduction to Design of Experiment (DOE)
• Full Factorial Design
• Developing Control Plan 1
• Theory Assessment 1
• Summary and action plans
Week 3 - Improve
• Leading Change
• Effective Team Building
• Review of key tools learned
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA) for continuous variables
• Attribute Agreement Analysis
• Fractional Factorial Design
• Screening DOE (Saturated Design, fold-over design)
• Sequencing DOE
• Response Surface Methods (RSM)
• Path of Steepest Ascent methods
• Sensitivity test
• Over-laid contour plots
• Establish operation windows
• Optimisation using Minitab optimiser
Week 4 - Control
• Review of key topics learned
• Advanced process behaviour charts
• Non-normal capability analysis
• Non-parametric Testing
• Advanced DOE and EVOP
• Design for Six Sigma (CTQ Flow Down, Capability Flow Up)
• Quality Function Deployment
• Implementing Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Establish Control
• Theory Assessment 2
• Project Closing and Presentations
Learning Methodology
Training is conducted hands-on (in computer laboratory using Minitab) to enable participants to fully absorb and apply the techniques. Black Belt will bring real projects to the class and apply the techniques to their projects. Participants are encouraged to consult our Six Sigma expert on their project work. Project coaching sessions are conducted in and outside classroom.
Who Should Attend
Managers, Engineers, Technical Staff, Process Owners, Quality Professionals, preferably degree holders with minimum 2 years’ working experience.
Certification (Optional)
Certification Criteria:
• Must attend the full Six Sigma Black Belt training course from reputable Six Sigma providers
• Must pass the theory exam conducted by PSB Academy
• Must lead a minimum of 2 projects to completion. The projects must meet the certification criteria determined by the PSB Six Sigma Certification Panel
Course Details
Duration: 16 days over 4 months (112 hrs)
Time: 9am - 5pm
Course Fee: $7,704.00 (Incl.7% GST)
SDF Support: $448.00 (For SMEs only)
Certification Fee : $535.00 (Incl. 7% GST)
(SDF support is available for SMEs only. Conditions apply.)
