Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Class Guide

LEAN SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT

LEAN SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT Challenge yourself to master the principles of Lean Six Sigma in this rigorous and cutting-edge program. Taught by a Master Black Belt, the program is for leaders who have already completed a Six Sigma Green Belt program and want to take their knowledge of Lean Six Sigma to the next level. Over the course of three modules, you will receive a comprehensive education in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and complete a large-scale process improvement project for your organization.

Designed for leaders who have completed Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, this program provides advanced training in technical process-improvement techniques. You’ll learn how to increase productivity, process flow, and customer satisfaction while also decreasing total defects, cycle time, and work-in-progress delays.

This class can count towards a Lean Operations Management Certificate. Customize the certificate to fit your needs: Once you have obtained your Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification, you can choose from any 3 Executive Leadership courses to complete your certificate.

Take your Lean Six Sigma knowledge further by obtaining a Lean Operations Management Certificate. Gain vital leadership skills that can make the difference when implementing lasting process improvement initiatives. If you lead teams, units, and companies responsible for quality outcomes and waste reduction, this program is for you. If you are an engineer, operations manager, production manager, project manager, or have a similar role, this program is for you.

Topics Covered • •

The DMAIC process (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) Advanced statistics and Minitab use

I Need This Program Because:

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Design of experiments Kanban 5S

My Organization Needs This Program Because:

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I want to build on Six Sigma Green Belt principles to improve my business

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We want to achieve real financial results by applying tools on high-dollar projects

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I want to dramatically boost productivity in my organization

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We want to achieve customer satisfaction results and outcomes

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I want to lead large-scale process improvement projects for my organization

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We want to deliver products and services on time

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Leaders of teams, units, and companies responsible for quality outcomes and waste reduction Senior engineers, operations managers, production managers, project managers, and similar roles in any industry

Modules Day 1

Day 5

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X-Bar and R charts Confidence intervals Central Limit Theorem Capability SMED

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Measurement System Evaluation ANOVA Lean control of inventory Multivariable charts

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Design of experiments Project reviews

Day 4 • • •

Fractional factorial experiments Little’s Law Control and use of Black Belt resources

Power and sample size Total productive maintenance Transformation of data

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Administrative DOE Regression

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Intro to final exam Teamwork on final exam

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Admin case studies Project reviews

Day 9 • • •

Compound case study Project reviews Team presentations

Presenting Faculty | Robert Valentino, Master Black Belt Robert Valentino is a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Founder of Lean Coach®.

He has established a solid track record as a trusted advisor and industry expert in applying Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, and Scrum methodologies to help organizations and leaders at all levels successfully resolve real-world scenarios. Through coaching and facilitation, Robert has professionally developed leaders across a variety of industries.

Testimonial | Austin S, Campbell Companies “Earning my Six Sigma Black Belt from the University of Utah has been a pivotal step in my career. Since completing the program, I have successfully led multiple process improvement initiatives across several companies, driving measurable efficiencies and cost savings. The advanced methodologies and leadership principles I gained have allowed me to not only execute high-impact projects but also influence organizational strategy while also building a culture of continuous improvement. One of the most significant differences between the Green Belt and Black Belt programs is the depth of knowledge and leadership focus. While the Green Belt provides the foundation to run a project effectively, the Black Belt goes further—teaching how to lead large-scale initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, and align process improvements with business objectives. It has equipped me with the skills to identify inefficiencies, implement sustainable solutions, and drive long-term operational excellence. For professionals looking to advance their ability to lead transformative projects and make a lasting impact on their organization, the Black Belt program taught

by Robert Valentino is an invaluable investment.”

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Our faculty members boast impressive professional and educational backgrounds and hold Ph.D.s from esteemed universities including the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, Northwestern University’s Kellogg School, Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and University of California at Berkeley’s Haas School.

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