APMG International Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Foundation

Lean Six Sigma is a management approach to business performance improvement that has blended the two individual specialisms of Lean and Six Sigma.

The application of Lean Six Sigma allows quality and efficiency improvements to be effectively realized. The focus of Lean is about speed, efficiency and taking waste out of a process. Six Sigma focuses on effectiveness and removal of errors.

When combined and implemented properly it can be a powerful management tool that can greatly improve an organization’s performance, by providing a structured approach to resolving problems.

Certify your ability to:

◉ Work effectively with, or as a member of, a process improvement team working in an environment supporting Lean Six Sigma.

◉ Analyse and refine processes to improve efficiency and remove waste using Lean.

◉ Reduce process variation and improve quality and consistency.

◉ Add value for customers, employees and shareholders by minimising process variation and waste.

◉ Improve performance and reduce timescales for Lean Six Sigma projects.

Who is the Black Belt for?

Lean Six Sigma Black Belts are experts in implementing Lean Six Sigma projects. As a program manager, they are responsible for managing complex projects and supporting improvement teams with tools and techniques. They have skills for applying analytical tools and managing change.

APMG International Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Foundation

What are the key things you will learn?

◉ The general philosophy of process improvement.

◉ The role and responsibilities of leadership to coach and inspire improvement teams.

◉ The way improvement projects should be executed starting with the identification of customers and their requirements and including a number of project management roadmaps, team formation, the project charter and a number of Project Management tools.

◉ The proper and organized work environment, reliable equipment and standardized work required.

◉ The tools and techniques to visualize, analyze and improve the logistical flow of processes making them more stable, predictable and efficient, effective, productive and agile.

◉ The application of Six Sigma and statistical tools to assure a valid and reliable performance measurement system.

◉ The application of Six Sigma tools in the product development process.

Practical assessment:

◉ Achieving the full Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification includes submitting two Lean Six Sigma projects for review by LSSA.

◉ Each project must demonstrate savings / cost reductions of at least €50,000 per year.

◉ Each project must be endorsed by the project champion and financial controller.

◉ The practical assessment must be completed within 3 years of successful completion of the Black Belt theory exam.

APMG International Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Exam Summary:

Exam Name	APMG International Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Foundation
Exam Code	Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Exam Fee	USD $700
Exam Duration	180 Minutes
Number of Questions	60
Passing Score	63%
Format	Multiple Choice Questions
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Sample Questions	APMG International Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Foundation Exam Sample Questions and Answers
Practice Exam	APMG International Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Foundation (Black Belt) Practice Test

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