26 Modules, Eligibile for CEUs & PDUs
(This is the full Black Belt course, if you have already taken our Green Belt online course, contact us for accessing the bridge course.)
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Online Course
$4,395.00
- Course Overview
- Course Structure
- Learning Objectives
- What’s Included
- What Sets Us Apart
- Reviews & Testimonials
- Job Opportunities
- Certification
- FAQs
Course Overview
Air Academy Associates Lean Six Sigma Black Belt online course provides participants with the detailed methodology and tools of Lean Six Sigma to lead their organization toward “World Class” status. This training combines the proven and powerful elements of both traditional Lean and traditional Six Sigma into a blended approach. The emphasis is on 1) gaining process and product knowledge with critical thinking 2) reducing variability and non-value added activities and 3) developing leaders in the organization who are focused on enhancing customer value, decreasing defect rates and wasted efforts, reducing cost and cycle time, and generating business growth and breakthrough improvements. The Lean Six Sigma methodology is taught with a “Keep It Simple Statistically” (KISS) approach and makes use of many in-class examples, simulations, and hands-on exercises to ensure that participants have a practical, working knowledge of the tools. The course will step through the 5 areas in great detail ensuring the student has competency to work their project successfully.
Skills you will Learn
Participants in the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training learn the details of the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) methodology and tools for achieving better, faster, and lower cost products and processes. We use a knowledge-based approach to “pull” the use of Lean and Six Sigma tools, not push them. Participants learn to select and apply the right tools for a particular problem or question. The intended audience is anyone who desires to become a practitioner of the Lean Six Sigma methodology and tool set and who will be leading Lean Six Sigma projects within an organization.
Introduction to Regression Analysis
- The What and Why of regression analysis
- Least square regression
- Key terms in simple linear regression
- Intercept, slope, residual, prediction equation, R-squared, p-value, standard error
- Regression analysis examples
Introduction to DOE
- The What and Why of DOE
- Who should use DOE?
- DOE terminology
- Reasons for using DOE (screening, modeling, performance validation and verification)
- The four pillars of DOE
- History and evolution of DOE along with key contributors
- Introduction to DOE Pro software
Full Factorial Designs (2 levels)
- What is a full factorial design?
- Advantages and disadvantages of full factorials
- Estimating effects and the meaning of interaction
- Orthogonality and coding of design matrices
- Graphical analysis of results (marginal means plots, interaction plots, Pareto of effects, surface/contour plots)
- Statistical analysis of results (regression, p-values, R2 and Adjusted R2)
- Prediction and optimization
- Examples of Full Factorial designs and analysis using DOE Pro software
Fractional Factorial and Screening Designs (2 levels)
- What are fractional factorial designs?
- How to set up a fractional factorial design
- Aliasing of effects
- Resolution of a design
- Advantages and disadvantages of fractional factorials
- Reasons why experiments may fail to confirm
- Other types of screening designs (Taguchi L12)
- Recommended 2-level designs based on the number of factors, following a simple-to-use flowchart
- Two-phase approach (screening and modeling)
- Examples using DOE Pro software
Three Level Designs
- Types of Input Factors: Qualitative versus Quantitative
- Three-level design types:
- Full factorial design
- Taguchi L18 (screening)
- Box Behnken design (modeling)
- Central Composite design (modeling)
- Keep it Simple (KISS) guidelines for choosing a design
- Three-level design examples using DOE Pro software
DOE Rules of Thumb
- Sample size for experimental designs
- Choosing the best design for your application
- Identifying significant terms using regression analysis
- Rule of hierarchy when building models
- Identifying significant terms in two-level s-models without p-values
- Using R2, adjusted R2, and F value to quantify regression model strength
- Using Tolerance for measuring orthogonality
- 12 step process for planning and executing designed experiments
- Regression output using DOE Pro software
Mixed Factor – Mixed Level Designs
- What is a mixed factor – mixed level design?
- How this differs from traditional designs and why we would use it
- High Throughput Testing and a basic combinatorial relationship
- Advantages and disadvantages of this category of designs
- Using Pro-Test software to generate these designs and import them into DOE Pro for analysis
- Mixed factor – mixed level design examples
Multiple Response Optimization
- Illustrating multiple response examples using IPO diagrams
- Approaches for multiple response optimization (graphical, analytical)
- Using DOE Pro software to create and analyze designs with multiple responses
- Multiple response optimization examples
Residual Analysis
- Simple linear regression and regression diagnostics
- What are residuals?
- Residual plotting
- Generating residuals and residual plots using DOE Pro software
- Residual diagnostics (residuals, studentized residuals, R-studentized residuals, leverage, Cook’s D)
- Outliers and influential observations
- Lack of fit analysis
Historical Data Analysis
- What is historical data?
- The importance of the Tol values in regression analysis of historical data
- Why coding of the data is necessary
- How to set up and analyze historical data using DOE Pro software
- Cautions when modeling with historical data
- Need for graphical analysis when cleansing historical data
- Examples and a case study of analyzing historical data
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Course Structure
This is a self-paced course, consisting of 26 recorded sessions. There is an outline at the end of this document that describes the content in each of the sessions. Although the sessions can be viewed in any order, we believe that you will learn most efficiently by following the sequence in the order shown. In particular, the first session presents an overview of Lean Six Sigma, which will be helpful to put the remaining sessions in proper context. At the end of each session, there is an associated 5-question quiz to test your knowledge and gauge your understanding for that topic.
Many of the recorded sessions will contain places to “pause” the recording to complete a practice exercise or to reflect on the material. Each session also includes supplemental reading assignments along with additional practice and review questions which will help support your learning. You are strongly encouraged to complete these.
As a part of the course, it is expected that participants come with a project to work on so that they can immediately apply their knowledge and realize return on investment on a specific business issue. The course is traditionally taught in four one-week sessions, with each week of training separated by a month. The time between training weeks is designed to facilitate project work. With this new virtual approach, this is done on your time at your pace. It is highly recommended that you work with the Air Academy Associates coach as you manage the improvement of your project. Our Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training uses the “Present/Practice/Apply/Review” strategy. That is, we present tools and methods, give participants the opportunity to practice them in class, and then apply the tools to their project, and finally review the results of the application to the projects.
Learning Objectives
As with all of our training, the objective of this course is to develop a comprehensive set of skills that will let you function effectively as a change agent in your company. You will learn the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt body of knowledge, practice techniques for both quantitative and non-quantitative analysis, and gain the skills necessary to become a practitioner of the Lean Six Sigma methodology and tool set to prepare you to lead Lean Six Sigma projects within your organization.
Competency in the following areas:
- Introduction to Lean Six Sigma
- PF/CE/CNX/SOP
- Project and Study Definition
- Voice of the Customer
- Value Stream Mapping with IPO and SIPOC
- Basic Statistics
- Process Capability
- Graphical and Measurement Tools
- Measurement System Analysis
- Waste and Variation
- Confidence Intervals and Sample Size
- Prioritization Techniques
- Hypothesis Testing
- Lean Principles and Tools
- Statistical Process Control
- Introduction to Regression Analysis
- Introduction to Design of Experiments (DOE)
- 2-Level Designs (Full Factorial)
- 2- Level Designs (Fractional Factorial and Screening)
- 3-Level Designs
- Design of Experiments (DOE) Rules of Thumb
- Mixed Factor-Mixed Level Designs
- Multiple-Response Optimization
- Residual Analysis
- Historical Data Analysis
- Lean Six Sigma Summary
What’s Included
- Access to the online modules and embedded quizzes
- Downloadable pdf versions of the written course modules
- Single-user, perpetual license of SPC XL statistical software, DOE Pro, SimWare Pro
- Access to online SPC XL video tutorials
- Downloadable data files (for use with software)
- Lean Six Sigma: A Tools Guide (e-version)
- Basic Statistics:Tools for Continuous Improvement (e-version)
- Up to 4 hours 1-on-1 coaching with Air Academy MBB
- Certification costs:
- Online exam
- Project review
What Sets Us Apart
Air Academy Associates was one of the very first providers of the Lean Six Sigma Methodologies.
Our team has worked with Jack Welch, Mikel Harry, and Bill Smith (The Father of Six Sigma). We are arguably today’s longest running Lean Six Sigma Training and Certification company. Over the 35 + years we have been in operation, we have taught and trained close to 1 million people globally. This is why our clients trust us and continue to reach out for coaching and next level educational needs.
Now, Air Academy Associates offers the same world class training that we have been doing for more than 35 years in an online, self-paced format. This is allows our clients the flexibility to get training anywhere in the world – at any time. Air Academy Associates, a SDVOSB, has been a leader in supporting government, business, industry and healthcare with a network of highly-qualified and certified instructors and advisors who, on the average, have been teaching for more than 20 years.
We specialize in training and implementing performance improvement methodologies focused on Lean Six Sigma White Belt, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt courses. This has been the foundation of our business and we are proud to have taught more than 750,000 students as well as trained 1000’s of companies globally to include Fortune 100 choices. In addition to the fundamental courses, our methods expand and include Design of Experiments, Advanced Test Designs, Big Data analysis and predictive analytical methods. On top of that, our rigorous certification process was lead by a team that was asked to help design the ASQ and ISSSP certifications.
Our SPCXL software (valued at $249) is integrated in our courses. Creates control charts, diagrams (histograms, Pareto, box plots, etc.), MSA, t-Test, F-Test, etc., from within Excel. Upon installation, SPC XL 20 integrates into Excel and appears as a menu item on the Excel toolbar. The charts and statistics produced in the standard Excel workbooks can be shared with anyone who has Excel (even if they don’t own SPC XL). Control charts may be updated without recreating the chart.
Our Clients Trust Us and Like What We Offer
Our training and certifications have attracted the world’s biggest names like Abbott Labs, Aberdeen Test Center, AEGIS, Australian Defense Forces, Babcock International, BAE Systems, BASF, Boeing, Bose, Chemical Materials Agency, EMC, FAA, General Dynamics Land Systems, GlaxoSmithKline, Hyundai/Kia, ITEA, J&J, John Deere, Lockheed Martin, Master Builders, Medtronic, Northrop-Grumman, Raytheon, Samsung, Schlumberger, Sherwin Williams, Sony, US Citizenship & Immigration Services, VA Acquisition Academy, VA Visn 1, Xerox. We are the gurus.
Meet the Content Experts
Mark. President/Co-Founder
Having trained, consulted, or mentored more than 50,000 leaders, scientists, engineers, managers, trainers, practitioners, and college students from more than 20 countries, he is world-renowned for his Knowledge-Based KISS (Keep It Simple Statistically) approach to engaging practitioners in applying performance improvement methods. His support has been requested by an impressive list of global clients, including Xerox, Sony, Microsoft, GE, GlaxoSmithKline, Raytheon, Lockheed-Martin, General Dynamics, Samsung, Schlumberger, Bose, John Deere and 100’s of other companies globally. Author of several books and co-creator of the SPCXL software.
Lisa Director of Curriculum Development
Lisa has extensive experience leading and mentoring teams at all organizational levels, helping to define efficient strategies for solving problems, reducing variation, and developing and achieving better, faster, and lower-cost products and processes. Her talent for making statistical tools understandable and practical is well recognized. Her clients include Texas Instruments, Raytheon, Sony, St. Jude Medical, Abbott Laboratories, Glaxo Wellcome, Praxair Surface Technologies, and IDEXX Laboratories.
Reviews & Testimonials
“I would highly recommend this Lean Six Sigma Online Greenbelt training. The course and tools are designed to bring success to the students & businesses. The skills learned will bring value throughout your career.”
“Air Academy provides high quality consulting, coaching and education developed with close partnership with the client so that the efforts are well aligned with organizational goals. The expertise in Lean Six Sigma is superb and in addition, there is a wealth of leadership coaching that is invaluable. We have grown significantly in our Lean culture and leadership skills since engaging with Air Academy!”
“Air Academy Associates’ timeliness of performance is outstanding. They provided all requested support on time. They were proactive in setting up status meetings and managing control documents to assure deliverables were delivered on time and as specified.”
What did you like most? “the coaching session and videos, the possibility to stop the video if something is not clear”
Lisa was really the best. Also, videos were really good – Thanks to Lisa and Mark! “
“The online courses can be taken within the time frame that suits for my daily work. Yet, there are scheduled virtual sessions setting the milestones.”
“I thought this would be training like all the rest, I was very wrong. I found the instructor to be very interesting and captive with what could be thought of as dry data. He did not read from a power point, did not teach strictly from a book, but provided information that got me excited about making a difference in our operation which ultimately improved the bottom line. I was not trained only, but was given the opportunity to certify, which verified I understood the training.”
Job Opportunities
Earn you Black Belt Certification in Six Sigma! According to Indeed, the national average salary for a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified professional is $105,000 per year and can go as high as $140,000! Air Academy Associate’s Six Sigma Black Belt Training and Certification will make a difference in your future. Today, the Six Sigma methodology is recognized in a variety of industries and has employers understand the impact this training can have on their business. Search our job board to find what opportunities might be available to you.
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Certification
Lean Six Sigma certifications are like many other professional certifications in various industries. The student must understand and have competency in specific areas (tools and methodologies) and successfully apply them in a business situation. Once the competency is clear and the next guidelines and procedures for certification are met, individuals may claim this as a designation in their profession.
Like many certification programs, there are levels within the Six Sigma methodology. From its earliest inception, Bill Smith (“Father of Six Sigma” and “Co-Founder” of Six Sigma along with Mikel Harry) coined the terms “Belts” in correlation with the martial arts progression to the highest ranking of “Black Belt”. Taking a course is the first step to certification.
The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Process Involves:
- Completing designated Air Academy-led Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training
- Complete an online multiple choice exam- with a score greater than 70%
- Complete and Submit a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt project for approval by Air Academy Associates University
- Complete an oral briefing (presentation) of your project internally
- Complete a written report with validation of project savings by c-level designee for final approval to Air Academy Associates University
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FAQs
How do you get your Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification?
Gaining your Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification takes time and commitment. Traditionally, the in-class course would take 4 weeks to complete. We suggest you follow the best practices and stay close to that time for the course. During the course, you will meet with your coach to identify a project needing process improvement.
Throughout the training you will identify Lean Six Sigma principles and tools you will apply to the project. Your coach will help you along the way to reach the metrics set forth when your project was selected. The final step in the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification process is to pass the exam. Holding an Air Academy Associates Lean Six Sigma training is recognized worldwide.
Why close to 1 million people have come to see what we offer
We are the longest-established provider in the industry for Six Sigma Training & Certification. Our history includes work with Fortune 500 companies. We were among the first to work with Bill Smith, Mikel Harry and Jack Welsh to formulate the standards for Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
What is Six Sigma Certification and where do I begin?
Lean Six Sigma certifications are like many other professional certifications in various industries. The student must understand and have competency in specific areas (tools and methodologies) and successfully apply them in a business situation. Once the competency is clear and the next guidelines and procedures for certification are met, individuals may claim this as a designation in their profession.
Like many certification programs, there are levels within the Six Sigma methodology. From its earliest inception, Bill Smith (“Father of Six Sigma” and “Co-Founder” of Six Sigma along with Mikel Harry) coined the term “Belts” in correlation with the martial arts progression to the highest ranking of “Black Belt”. Taking a course is the first step to certification.
How long will completing the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt online course take?
The 26 modules are approximately 1 hour long, and many concepts require additional research/homework. The average student finishes the coursework in 4-6 weeks. An additional amount of time is needed for the project work. Get started now! Become a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt today!
Can you get a Lean Six Sigma black belt certification online?
Today there are many options for online certifications. Be cautious. Do your homework. There are industry standards for course content. These concepts take time. One can not cram traditional 4 weeks of content into 5 days of online training. Many institutes are cutting corners and dumbing down their methodologies. We have seen it. We have fixed it. Do it right the first time, learn the proper tools to ensure you meet the global standards, and proudly say, “I am a Six Sigma Professional/” Will I be recognized outside of my company?
Can you explain how to obtain a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt program online?
Certainly! Obtaining a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification online typically involves enrolling in a comprehensive program that covers advanced concepts and methodologies. This program builds upon prior knowledge, often gained through Green Belt training, and delves deeper into process improvement, data analysis, and project management.
Completing the Black Belt program equips individuals with the expertise to lead complex improvement projects, analyze data using statistical tools, and drive organizational excellence through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course and Certification
The course is typically 4 weeks long, but the online version can be done at your pace, on your own time. However, if you have completed the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course, you are 1/2 way there. The balance of the course consists of 10 – 1 hour modules- and each student will need to determine how much time they can put into this effort. if you have successfully passed the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course exam and have applied what you know to your project, you are ready to start the next phase.
Become a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt! Air Academy Associates has created best practices for studying to help you stay on course. The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt courses require students to identify a project, work with a coach, and take a Sigma Black Belt exam. Becoming an Air Academy Associates Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt can make a big difference in your career. Get started now! Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Online Training.
What can I expect from the Six Sigma Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Part 1 Accredited Online Course?
The Six Sigma Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Part 1 Accredited Online Course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the methodologies and tools of Lean Six Sigma at the Black Belt level. This part of the course typically covers the foundational aspects of Lean Six Sigma principles, including an introduction to DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodology, basic statistical analysis, and process improvement techniques.
As an accredited online course, it ensures adherence to high-quality standards in training and content. Participants will engage in interactive modules, receive downloadable resources, and have access to simulation exercises. This course is ideal for professionals seeking to gain a solid foundation in Lean Six Sigma principles before advancing to more complex topics in subsequent parts of the Black Belt program.
What steps should I take to pass the Sigma Black Belt Certification Exam after finishing the online training?
After completing the Six Sigma Black Belts online training, thoroughly reviewing all course materials and practicing the concepts learned is crucial. The Sigma Black Belt Certification Exam will test your knowledge and understanding of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, so it’s important to be well-prepared. You should focus on mastering the DMAIC process, statistical tools, and project management skills essential for a Six Sigma Black Belt.
Completing the practice exercises and case studies provided during the course is also beneficial. Additionally, many candidates find it helpful to join study groups or forums to discuss challenging topics with peers. Ensure you also understand the format and types of questions appearing on the certification exam. Some programs offer mock exams or exam prep sessions, which can be invaluable in your preparation. Remember, this certification exam is crucial in having a Six Sigma Black Belt certificate, and thorough preparation is key to success.
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