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Take Lean Six Sigma to the shop floor with our distinguished Black Belt Manufacturing training. This training includes modules on project leadership, change management, statistical research and much more. Our Manufacturing training will ensure your total understanding of Lean Six Sigma and how to apply it in any manufacturing environment, as it is one of the few which exceeds strict ISO18404 and ISO13053 quality standards. Also available as group training: see our in-company pages.
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5 Months
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Bespoke group training or coaching by our (Master) Black Belts, tailored to your workplace.
Read more about training modules, daily course agendas and the contents of each course.
IntroductiON
Have you ever wondered why issues at work persist, even when many people are unhappy about them? It’s likely that several attempts to resolve the problem were made, yet it kept coming back. The underlying issue here is that true improvement does not work without knowing exactly what to resolve. This insight and the skill of finding out and exposing the real root cause of a problem is what makes Black Belts the driving force behind the resolving and prevention of problems. Black Belts know which changes truly contribute. And only through this understanding can lasting improvements be achieved.
All organizations benefit enormously from a reduction of waste. Imagine a department where workflows aren’t disrupted by a lack of materials, waiting times, or defects. By reducing waste, you improve productivity. Lean Six Sigma typically defines 7 types of waste, and Black Belts know how to eliminate each of them. They achieve this either through initiatives on a daily basis, or through complex, inter-departmental projects. The latter is where Black Belts achieve the most significant results, and how they are best utilized. During the training, participants are taught all the essential tools and methods, how to involve stakeholders, and keep efforts focused until results are in the bag.
Training variants
Speed is key during our Summer Course. This high-intensity option consists of 6 or 8 consecutive days of training – depending on your choice – followed by an exam to certify you in the shortest amount of time as is possible. It includes all the same content as the others options, as well as access to our MyTraining™ platform.
Interactivity and engagement are key for all of our trainings. Together with your fellow students, you will explore various tools and methods such as Push & Pull, Poka Yoke, Kaizen events, 5S and much more. The same quality as our classroom training sessions but from the comfort of your home or office.
If your agenda is often unpredictable, or if you’re simply looking for variety, then attend both classroom and virtual training sessions with our Blended option. Get the best of both worlds, and never worry about being unprepared; all students receive access to our exclusive MyTraining™ platform, which offers videos, literature and complementary courses on the topics of the next training.
Speed is key during our Summer Course. This high-intensity option consists of X consecutive days of training, followed by the exam in order to certify you in the shortest amount of time as is possible. It includes all the same content as the others options, as well as access to our MyTraining™ platform.
Curriculum
The effectiveness of Lean Six Sigma Black Belts stems from the rare ability to help everyone save time. Time is always in short supply. But by refining processes, creating shared routines and by changing how people deal with hurdles at work, Lean Six Sigma practitioners can save incredible amounts of time. Black Belts learn how to deconstruct and rebuild processes, learn how to involve others in Continuous Improvement and how to improve the working standard for everyone.
The Black Belt ‘Manufacturing’ training has been created for professionals aiming to employ Lean Six Sigma on a full-time basis within larger, enterprise-sized organizations. Specifically those involved with manufacturing and the mass production of goods. This training is intended for those who seek future employment in the Continuous Improvement field, and the training content reflects this. Included in the training is a coached project and in total will take approximately 3-4 months.
Below we have listed an overview of our program and learning materials which you can pick and choose from to study, prepare and consult at any point after your registration.
Getting certified
Successfully completing one of our trainings is awarded with an internationally recognized certificate. But what exactly determines the worth of a certificate? We explain why a certificate from The Lean Six Sigma Company is of a higher standard than others on the value of your certificate page
FiNancial details
Students of The Lean Six Sigma Company have two options: they can choose from a training which includes a project and all the necessary coaching from an experienced project coach, or enroll in the training without carrying out a project.
Results and cold, hard facts are often the best way to justify a purchase. Our courses are no different, and deliver said results without fail. After having trained thousands of students in the Lean Six Sigma methodology, we have found that Black Belt projects can reduce costs by up to 6, or even 7 figures, often from the very first project. And with projects taking approximately 4-6 months, it is even possible to carry out multiple projects a year.
If it’s a training for an entire team you’re looking for, then our In-Company pages will be of interest. Our trainers will also host every training we offer to individuals in your organization. There’s no easier way to get started with Lean or Lean Six Sigma as a team than with our In-Company training.
tasting
Learn how to utilize Lean Six Sigma and which training would be most effective for you. Attend one of our Lean tastings and get all the answers. During the tasting, our (Master) Black Belt trainers will explain the fundamentals of the methodology to you, and how to turn your ideas into results. Let us answer your questions and reveal just how much you could benefit from employing Lean.
Starting Dates
20 January 2025, 21 January 2025, 22 January 2025, 23 January 2025, 24 January 2025, 3 February 2025, 4 February 2025, 5 February 2025, 6 February 2025, 7 February 2025
Hitchin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8LE
In collaboration with University of Bedfordshire
27 February 2025, 28 February 2025, 6 March 2025, 7 March 2025, 13 March 2025, 14 March 2025, 20 March 2025, 21 March 2025, 27 March 2025, 28 March 2025, 23 June 2025, 24 June 2025
From the comfort of your home or office, ,
In collaboration with University of Bedfordshire
24 March 2025, 25 March 2025, 26 March 2025, 27 March 2025, 28 March 2025, 7 April 2025, 8 April 2025, 9 April 2025, 10 April 2025, 11 April 2025
Hitchin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8LE
In collaboration with University of Bedfordshire
12 May 2025, 13 May 2025, 19 May 2025, 20 May 2025, 2 June 2025, 3 June 2025, 9 June 2025, 10 June 2025, 16 June 2025, 17 June 2025, 23 June 2025, 24 June 2025
From the comfort of your home or office, ,
In collaboration with University of Bedfordshire
12 May 2025, 13 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 27 May 2025, 2 June 2025, 3 June 2025, 16 June 2025, 17 June 2025, 26 June 2025, 27 June 2025
Radisson Hotel – Wolvengracht 47, Brussel, 1000
FAQ
Every training we provide assumes our students start the training without any understanding of the Lean Six Sigma methodology. It starts with the fundamentals and explains every topic that is mentioned without assuming prior experience. During the training, you will carry out simulations and exercises to help you develop your knowledge. If you choose to carry out a project as part of your training, you will be coached and assisted by one of the (Master) Black Belts of The Lean Six Sigma Company to help you get started.
This depends on your goals and what you intend to achieve. If you would prefer to employ Lean Six Sigma on a part-time basis, for example alongside of other work, the Green Belt training would be the best choice. If it’s your aim to work with Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma on a full-time basis, then the Black Belt training would be the right pick. The same applies to Lean and our Lean Practitioner and Lean Leader training, respectively.
Lean Six Sigma is a methodology that one can start using during any career phase and this training is the ideal starting point. Even as a beginner, your work can add tremendous value. Lean Six Sigma can serve as an addition to your current work, replacing a part of your existing responsibilities. Or it can become a new full-time career, depending on the training you choose.
The Services training is most fitting for those employed in transactional careers such as general administration, logistics, finance, etc. The ‘Manufacturing’ training is most fitting for those involved with mass production, machinery, factories and automation). While the Of course, those who complete the Manufacturing training can still carry out projects in the aforementioned transactional fields.
The Green Belt training has very little statistics content, as opposed to our Black Belt course. Yet even the Black Belt courses have designed to start at the very basics, on the assumption that our students aren’t familiar with anything related to statistics. We realize the idea of working with statistics can sound somewhat intimidating, but our trainers have helped thousands of students understand (and find their interest in) statistics. Additionally, we offer complementary courses and several videos on our MyTraining™ platform that will help you prepare for, or repeat, specific exercises.
The Lean Six Sigma Company strives to organize its courses training during normal working hours.
This is a conscious choice in order to avoid interfering with the private lives of our students and to get students used to the idea of working with Lean Six Sigma during typical working hours, and continue this habit once they complete the training.
However, some local exceptions apply. Please reach out to to the helpdesk in your region if you have any questions
More information about our worldwide presence can be found on our theleansixsigmacompany.eu worldmap page, here you will find in which countries we are currently active and offer training.
The main difference is the scope of your projects. Green Belt projects are usually aimed at solving issues that affect a small part of a single department. Black Belt projects tend to tackle long-standing, complex issues that cross departmental lines. The responsibilities of a Green Belt align with those of a project manager. Black Belts carry more responsibilities and take a more active, leading role where they direct other Green Belts during projects.
Perhaps you’re still doubting about which training is the right choice for you, or whether you should choose Lean or Lean Six Sigma. Let us help you with all your questions, in this way, you can always make the right choice. Our friendly helpdesk would love to hear from you
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