The Certified Six Sigma Black Belt 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 define, measure, analyze, improve and control (DMAIC) model in accordance with Six Sigma principles. They have basic knowledge of lean enterprise concepts, can identify non-value-added elements and activities and are able to use specific tools.
| Course | Delivery Type | Date(s) | Timing | Duration | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASQ CSSBB | Virtual - Online | Ongoing | 10AM – 1PM EST | 24 hrs (4 weeks) Sat & Sun | $690 CAD | Buy |
Each certification candidate is required to pass an examination that consists of multiple-choice questions that measure comprehension of the Body of Knowledge.
Computer Delivered - The CSSBB examination is a one-part, 165-question exam, and is offered in English only. 150 questions are scored and 15 are unscored. Total appointment time is four-and-a-half-hours, exam time is 4 hours and 18 minutes.
Paper and Pencil - The CSSBB examination is a one-part, 150-question, four-hour exam and is offered in English, Spanish, and Mandarin in certain locations.
All examinations are open book.
This course is fully aligned with the Six Sigma Black Belt Body of Knowledge provided by most internationally recognized certification bodies.
Section 1: Introduction and Organization-wide Planning and Deployment
Section 2: Process Management and Measures
Section 3: Team Management
Section 4: Define
Section 5: Measure
Section 6: Analyze
Section 7: Improve
Section 8: Control
Section 9: Design for Six Sigma