Blackbelt | Digital Lean Six sigma

Master the Art of Process Excellence with Digital Lean Six Sigma

This fully practical-oriented Black Belt course in Digital Lean Six Sigma integrates AI and Intelligent Automation, equipping you with advanced skills in process improvement and digital transformation. Through hands-on projects and real-world applications, you’ll learn how to leverage Lean Six Sigma methodologies alongside cutting-edge AI and automation tools to drive efficiency, eliminate waste, and deliver exceptional value in your organisation.

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Master the Lean Six Sigma Philosophy

Immerse yourself in the principles of Lean Six Sigma to understand how to systematically reduce waste and enhance efficiency. This course teaches you the foundational philosophies and techniques that drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Become a Process Improvement Leader in Your Organisation

Develop the expertise to lead process improvement initiatives and drive change within your organisation. Through practical training, you’ll learn to apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies, positioning yourself as a key leader in achieving strategic business goals.

Transform Processes with AI and Automation

Elevate your process improvement strategies by integrating AI and Intelligent Automation. This course equips you with the knowledge to leverage cutting-edge technologies in automating processes, making data-driven decisions, and achieving transformative results in your organisation.

Curriculum

Module - 1

Organisation-Wide Planning and Deployment

This section focuses on understanding the broader organisational context and the strategic deployment of Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Learn how to align continuous improvement initiatives with organisational goals and overcome common roadblocks.

Organisation-wide Considerations

Fundamentals of Six Sigma and Lean Methodologies: Gain a solid foundation in Six Sigma and Lean principles, focusing on continuous improvement.
Relationships Among Business Systems and Processes: Understand how business systems interact and how processes contribute to overall organisational success.
Strategic Planning and Deployment for Initiatives: Learn how to strategically plan and deploy Lean Six Sigma initiatives across the organisation.

Leadership

Roles and Responsibilities: Define the roles and responsibilities of leaders in deploying Lean Six Sigma.
Organisational Roadblocks and Change Management: Identify common roadblocks and learn strategies for effective change management.

Module - 2

Organisational Process Management and Measures

This section emphasises the importance of managing organisational processes and measuring their impact on stakeholders. Learn how to benchmark performance and evaluate business measures to drive continuous improvement.

Impact on Stakeholders

Stakeholder Impact: Analyse the effects of process improvements on different stakeholders.

Benchmarking

Learn how to compare your processes against industry standards to identify areas for improvement.

Business Measures

Understand and apply key performance indicators (KPIs) to track process effectiveness.

Financial Measures: Learn how to assess the financial impact of process improvements.

Module - 3

Team Management

Focus on the formation, facilitation, and dynamics of high-performing teams. This section covers the essential skills needed to lead teams effectively and ensure their success in Lean Six Sigma projects.

Team Formation

Team Types and Constraints: Explore different team structures and constraints in Lean Six Sigma projects.
Team Roles and Responsibilities: Define the roles and responsibilities of each team member.
Team Member Selection Criteria: Learn how to select the right team members based on project needs.
Team Success Factors: Identify key factors that contribute to team success.

Team Facilitation

Motivational Techniques: Discover techniques to motivate and inspire your team.
Team Stages of Development: Understand the stages of team development and how to guide teams through them.
Team Communication: Learn effective communication strategies for team collaboration.
Team Leadership Models: Explore different leadership models to apply in team management.

Team Dynamics

Motivational Techniques: Discover techniques to motivate and inspire your team.
Team Stages of Development: Understand the stages of team development and how to guide teams through them.
Team Communication: Learn effective communication strategies for team collaboration.
Team Leadership Models: Explore different leadership models to apply in team management.

Team Training

Needs Assessment: Conduct a training needs assessment to identify skill gaps.
Delivery: Learn effective training delivery methods.
Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of training programs.

Module - 4

Define

The Define phase is the first step in the DMAIC process, focusing on identifying the problem, setting project goals, and defining the scope. This section teaches you how to capture the voice of the customer and create a solid project charter.

Voice of the Customer

Customer Identification: Identify key customers and stakeholders.
Customer Data Collection: Learn techniques for collecting customer data.

Customer Requirements: Translate customer needs into actionable project goals.

Business Case and Project Charter

Business Case: Develop a compelling business case for your project.
Problem Statement: Clearly define the problem your project aims to solve.
Project Scope: Set clear boundaries for your project.
Goals and Objectives: Define specific, measurable goals and objectives.
Project Performance Measurements: Determine how you will measure project success.
Project Charter Review: Review and finalise the project charter.

Project Management (PM) Tools

Project Management Tools: Explore various tools used in project management for Lean Six Sigma projects.

Analytical Tools

Analytical Tools: Learn about the analytical tools used in the Define phase.

Module - 5

Measure

In the Measure phase, you will focus on collecting data and measuring current process performance. This section covers process flow metrics, data collection techniques, and statistical analysis.

Process Characteristics

Process Flow Metrics: Learn how to measure and analyse process flows.

Process Analysis Tools: Use tools to assess process performance.

Data Collection

Types of Data: Understand different types of data used in Lean Six Sigma.
Measurement Scales: Learn about various measurement scales.
Sampling: Explore sampling methods and their application.
Data Collection Plans and Methods: Develop effective data collection plans.

Measurement Systems

Measurement System Analysis (MSA): Assess the accuracy and precision of your measurement systems.
Measurement Systems Across the Organisation: Implement consistent measurement systems throughout the organisation.
Metrology: Understand the science of measurement and its application in Lean Six Sigma.

Basic Statistics

Basic Statistical Terms: Learn key statistical terms used in Lean Six Sigma.
Central Limit Theorem: Understand the importance of the Central Limit Theorem in statistical analysis.
Descriptive Statistics: Use descriptive statistics to summarise data.
Graphical Methods: Apply graphical methods to visualise data.
Valid Statistical Conclusions: Ensure your statistical conclusions are valid and reliable.

Probability

Basic Concepts: Learn the fundamentals of probability theory.

Distributions: Explore different probability distributions and their applications.

Process Capability

Process Capability Indices: Measure how well a process meets specifications.
Process Performance Indices: Assess the performance of a process relative to its capability.
General Process Capability Studies: Conduct process capability studies to evaluate process performance.
Process Capability for Attributes Data: Measure process capability for attribute data.
Process Capability for Non-Normal Data: Handle non-normal data in process capability analysis.
Process Performance vs. Specification: Compare process performance with specifications.

Short-Term and Long-Term Capability: Differentiate between short-term and long-term process capability.

Module - 6

Analyse

The Analyse phase focuses on identifying root causes of problems using data-driven approaches. Learn to use statistical tools and techniques to uncover relationships between variables and validate hypotheses.

Measuring and Modeling Relationships Between Variables

Correlation Coefficient: Measure the strength of relationships between variables.
Linear Regression: Use linear regression to model relationships between variables.
Multivariate Tools: Explore tools for analysing multiple variables simultaneously.

Hypothesis Testing

- Terminology: Understand key terms used in hypothesis testing.
- Statistical vs. Practical Significance: Differentiate between statistical and practical significance.
- Sample Sise: Determine the appropriate sample sise for testing.
- Point and Interval Estimates: Learn about point and interval estimates in statistical analysis.
- Tests for Means, Variances, and Proportions: Conduct tests for means, variances, and proportions.
- Analysis of Variance (ANOVA): Use ANOVA to compare means across groups.
- Goodness-of-Fit (Chi-Square) Tests: Perform chi-square tests to assess goodness-of-fit.
- Contingency Tables: Analyse data using contingency tables.
Nonparametric Tests: Apply nonparametric tests when assumptions for parametric tests are not met.

FMEA

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA): Identify potential failure modes and their effects on the process.

Additional Analysis Methods

- Gap Analysis: Identify gaps between current and desired performance.
- Root Cause Analysis: Use structured techniques to identify root causes of problems.
Waste Analysis: Analyse waste in processes and identify opportunities for elimination.

Module - 7

Improve

In the Improve phase, you will focus on developing and implementing solutions to address root causes and enhance process performance. This section covers design of experiments, Lean methods, and implementation strategies.

Design of Experiments (DOE)

- Terminology: Learn the key terms used in design of experiments.
- Design Principles: Understand the principles behind designing effective experiments.
- Planning Experiments: Plan experiments to test process improvements.
- One-Factor Experiments: Conduct experiments to test the effect of one factor at a time.
- Two-Level Fractional Factorial Experiments: Learn to design and analyse fractional factorial experiments.
Full Factorial Experiments: Explore the design and analysis of full factorial experiments.

Lean Methods

- - Waste Elimination: Identify and eliminate waste in processes.
  - Cycle-Time Reduction: Learn techniques to reduce cycle time and improve efficiency.
  - Kaisen: Implement Kaisen for continuous improvement.
  Other Improvement Tools and Techniques: Explore additional tools and techniques for process improvement.

Implementation

Implementation: Develop and execute plans to implement process improvements.

Module - 8

Control

The Control phase focuses on maintaining and sustaining process improvements. Learn how to use statistical process control and other control mechanisms to ensure long-term success and prevent regression.

Other Controls Total Productive Maintenance (TPM):

Objectives: Understand the objectives of statistical process control in monitoring and controlling processes.
Selection of Variables: Learn how to select appropriate variables for monitoring.
Rational Subgrouping: Explore the concept of rational subgrouping to improve the effectiveness of control charts.
Control Chart Selection: Choose the right type of control chart based on the data and process characteristics.

Control Chart Analysis: Analyse control charts to detect variations and take corrective actions.

Other Controls

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): Implement TPM to maintain equipment and prevent breakdowns, ensuring smooth production processes.
Visual Controls: Use visual controls to make process status visible and quickly address issues.

Maintain Controls

Measurement System Reanalysis: Periodically reanalyse your measurement systems to ensure their accuracy and reliability.
Control Plan: Develop a comprehensive control plan to monitor the performance of improved processes

Sustain Improvements

Lessons Learned: Document and share lessons learned from the project to improve future initiatives.

Documentation: Ensure that all process changes are properly documented and accessible to stakeholders.

Training for Process Owners and Staff: Provide ongoing training to process owners and staff to sustain improvements.

Module - 9

Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Framework and Methodologies

This section introduces the Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies, which are used to design processes and products that meet customer expectations and achieve high quality from the start. Learn about robust design techniques and other DFSS tools.

Common DFSS Methodologies

Common DFSS Methodologies: Explore various DFSS methodologies, such as DMADV (Define, Measure, Analyse, Design, Verify) and IDOV (Identify, Design, Optimise, Validate), to design robust processes and products.

Design for X (DFX)

Design for X (DFX): Learn how to design processes and products with specific criteria (such as reliability, manufacturability, and sustainability) in mind.

Robust Designs

Robust Designs: Understand the principles of robust design to create products and processes that perform consistently under varying conditions.

Module - 10

Intelligent Automation

The final section of the course introduces the integration of Intelligent Automation with Lean Six Sigma. Learn how to leverage AI, robotic process automation (RPA), and other advanced technologies to further enhance process efficiency and effectiveness.

Introduction to Intelligent Automation

Basic Overview: Get a foundational understanding of Intelligent Automation and its role in process improvement.

Core Technologies: Explore key technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and how they can be integrated with Lean Six Sigma.

Implementation Strategies

Steps for Implementing Intelligent Automation Solutions: Learn the step-by-step approach to implementing automation solutions in your organisation.

Change Management & Governance: Understand the importance of governance, compliance, and ethical considerations in automation projects. Learn strategies for managing change effectively during implementation.

Use Cases

Use Cases and Applications: Review practical use cases and applications of Intelligent Automation in various industries, demonstrating how automation can streamline processes and improve outcomes.

Case Studies

Hands-on Projects and Case Studies: Engage in hands-on projects and analyse real-world case studies to see how Lean Six Sigma combined with Intelligent Automation can drive transformative results.

This comprehensive curriculum equips you with the skills and knowledge to not only master Lean Six Sigma but also to integrate cutting-edge technologies like AI and Intelligent Automation, ensuring you are well-prepared to lead process improvement and digital transformation initiatives in your organisation.

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Blackbelt | Digital Lean Six sigma

Master the Art of Process Excellence with Digital Lean Six Sigma

Enquire: +351 961 668 150

Master the Lean Six Sigma Philosophy

Become a Process Improvement Leader in Your Organisation

Transform Processes with AI and Automation

Curriculum

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Module - 2

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Module - 6

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Master the Art of Process Excellence with Digital Lean Six Sigma

Enquire: +351 961 668 150

Master the Lean Six Sigma Philosophy

Become a Process Improvement Leader in Your Organisation

Transform Processes with AI and Automation

Curriculum

Module - 1

Module - 2

Module - 3

Module - 4

Module - 5

Module - 6

Module - 7

Module - 8

Module - 9

Module - 10

Blackbelt | Digital Lean Six sigma

Related courses

Generative AI Catalyst Program

PMP | Project Management Practitioner

GreenBelt| Digital Lean Six sigma

Intelligent Automation Practitioner

Success stories

Kishore H. (India)

Laura W. (USA):

Christopher J. (France)

Rachel K. (Australia):

Michael B. (Germany)

Olivia S. (Canada):

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