Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CLSSBB)

Certification Overview
Exam Information
Course Outline
Target Audience
Registration Process for E-Course and Exam

Certification Overview

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CLSSBB)

Exam Code: CLSSBB-001

Black Belts operate under Master Black Belts to apply Six Sigma methodology to specific projects. They devote 100% of their valued time to Six Sigma. They primarily focus on Six Sigma project execution and special leadership with special tasks, whereas Champions and Master Black Belts focus on identifying projects/functions for Six Sigma. Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CLSSBB)^® is well versed in the Lean Six Sigma Methodology who leads improvement projects, typically in a full time role. A Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt holder possesses a thorough understanding of all aspects within the phases of D-M-A-I-C. They understand how to perform and interpret 6 Sigma black belt tools and how to use standard principles of Lean. The Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CLSSBB)^® is a professional who can explain Six Sigma philosophies and principles, including supporting systems and tools.

A Black Belt should demonstrate team leadership, understand team dynamics and assign team member roles and responsibilities. Black Belts have a thorough understanding of all aspects of the DMAIC model in accordance with Six Sigma principles. They have basic knowledge of Lean enterprise concepts, are able to identify non-value-added elements and activities and are able to use specific tools.

E-Course Duration: 35 to 40 Hours

Exam Information

The exam comprises of 100 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 80% (80 out of 100 correct) to pass the exam.

The total duration of the exam is 2 hours (120 Minutes)

The exam is conducted in a non-proctored mode and can be taken anytime and anywhere within an eight-month validity period.
Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile under the "My Vouchers" tab. You can then take the exam through the "My Exam(s)" tab in your profile. To take the exam, simply apply the voucher code.

The Exam Voucher included in the Premium Package or purchased separately is valid for two (2) attempts. If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.
Kindly Note: The voucher will not be valid for a second attempt if you pass the exam on your first attempt.

The Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CLSSBB)^® Certificate is valid for life.

CLSSBB^® is a Registered Trademark of GAQM.

Note: The Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CLSSBB)^® Certification has no pre-requisites (Completion of an E-Course is not mandatory from GAQMBok portal), but we highly recommend doing the E-Course as maximum number of questions are drawn from the E-Course in the actual exam.

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Course Outline

1.1 Section I – Organizational Roadblocks and Lean Management

Organizational roadblocks
Resistance Analysis
Overview of all Continuous Improvement approaches
Overview of Lean
Overview of Six Sigma
Lean Management explained — TAKT Time, Cycle Time, PCE, Lead Time, SWIP, Setup time, Changeover time
Lean Tools explained — 5S, Kaizen, SMED, Heijunka

1.2 Section II – Pre-define DMAIC

DMAIC versus DFSS
Pre-define Pre-requisites and Qualifications
Project Prioritization Matrix
Introduction to Enterprise Wide view versus LOB view
NPV and IRR

1.2.2 Define

Champion’s transfer of project
Team dynamics and facilitation
Project Charter’s role
SIPOC/COPIS map
VOC/VOB/VOP
CTQ, CTC, CTS
VOC – CTQ Tree
Kano Model
Quality Function Deployment
Baseline performance of Y
Business Metrics for Y
Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY)
Statistical Definition of Six Sigma

1.3 Section III – Measure

Objectives of Measure Phase
Types of Data and Data Distribution models (Normal, Binomial and Poisson Distribution discussed)
Scales of Data
Measures of Central Tendency
Measures of Dispersion
Measurement Systems Analysis
Variables GAGE RR
Attribute RR
Stability Check — Importance of Stability
Capability Check — Cp, Cpk, Cpkm explained, How to understand Attribute Capability
Variations, Variability and Capability
Graphical tools to understand Data distribution
Understanding Weibull (2 Parameter, 3 Parameter and Rayleigh) Distribution
Correlating Calculations to Business Measures
Checking Normality of Data (Anderson Darling, Ryan Joiner and Kolmogorov Smirnov)

1.4 Section IV – Analyze

Objectives of Analyze
Simple Linear Regression
Multiple Linear Regression
Curvilinear Regression
Fishbone Diagram
Pareto Charts
Demarcating Common Causes and Special Causes
Hypothesis Tests (Parametric and Non-Parametric tests)
Statistical Validation

1.5 Section V – Improve

Objectives of Improve
Cost Benefit Analysis
Solutions Prioritization Matrix
Pugh Matrix
Design of Experiments
Introduction to DOE
Basics of DOE
Replication, Randomization and Blocking
Main Effects and Interaction effects
Full factorial experiments
Fractional factorial experiments
Screened Designs
Response Surface Designs
DOE with Regression
DOE with example

1.6 Section VI – Control

Taguchi’s Loss Function
Control Charts (Variable Control Charts and Attribute Control Charts)
Measurement System Re-analysis
Control Plan and Project Storyboard Transfer
Project Closure
Introduction to Total Productive Maintenance
Lean Process Improvement

Lean Process Improvement

Understanding Lean
The Toyota Production System
The Toyota Production System House
The Five Critical Improvement Concepts
Understanding Value with the Kano Model
Types of Waste
Creating a Lean Enterprise
Understanding Lean
The Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) Cycle
Using the R-DMAIC-S Model
Lean Thinking Tools
Kaizen Events
Data Gathering and Mapping

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Target Audience

Anyone who will be leading a Lean Six Sigma process improvement project or would like to master the principles involved to further their professional skills. It applies to staff, line supervisors, managers and directors in such areas as manufacturing, operations, customer service, engineering, IT, marketing, logistics, sales, quality, purchasing, health care, education, and health and safety, The certification is important to those who are a full time Project Managers.

Registration Process for E-Course or E-Book and Exam

Premium Package
(E-Book Version)

E-Book Included
This package provides a voucher code granting eligibility for two (2) exam attempts.
Includes E-certificate and Digital Badge if you qualify in the exam.
Course Duration: 42 Days
Price: 300 USD

Exam
Voucher

Validity: 240 Days
Price: 220 USD
Please Read Carefully:

1) The Exam Voucher is valid for two (2) attempts.

2) You will receive your voucher code within 24 business hours.

3) Once you receive the voucher code, you can take the exam via the "My Exam(s)" tab in your login profile.

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CLSSBB)

Certification Overview