Black Belts are highly trained in the art of improving results using lean concepts and advanced statistical analysis techniques. It is a full-time role that revolves around increasing top-line growth and reducing bottom-line costs.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Works as project leader on cross-functional project
- Trains others in LSS methodologies, tool, techniques, and concept
- Reviews the projects
- Communicates the status of projects to stakeholders
Ø Eligibility – No eligibility, but people who are not from the statistical background will find it tough
Ø Course – Lean + DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) in-depth
Ø Training & Certification –
- 6 days of classroom training
- Certification duration – 4 hours | Pattern – MCQ
- The passing score is 60~70% depending on where you are doing
- Project completion involving implementation of Lean Six Sigma tools from scratch
- Once you clear the certification exam and project completion – you shall receive a certificate from the respective agency
Ø Certification Cost – $350 to $480 depending on the institute and place. In the Covid-19 era all the classes are done online so the prices may be much lesser)
Ø Ideal Candidates – Operations Managers, Quality Managers, SQA’s, Quality Analyst, Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer
Ø Relevance in IT –
- You will have credentials to lead six sigma projects for improvements as your full-time job
- It has good market value as it gives you the entitlement of executing improvement projects on a larger scale.