Quality Management:
Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB™)
6 months e-learning + web-based exam
€250 + VAT
“Out of clutter, find simplicity.
From discord, find harmony.
In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”
– Albert Einstein
Quality Management:
Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB™)
E-learning + Web-based examination
This course focuses on providing students with an understanding of the various Six Sigma tools and techniques. These tools and techniques are useful in improving the production process and help to minimize defects in the end product.
Key information about this course:
Price: 250€ + VAT ( 6 month E-learning + exam voucher)
- Instructor led video presentations
- Online testing
- Case Studies
Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB™) certification focuses on testing students on their comprehensive understanding of the various Six Sigma tools and techniques. The objective of the online value-added course (complimentary with certification exam) is to develop a comprehensive knowledge base that helps students to function effectively as a Six Sigma Black Belt in various Six Sigma projects. The tools and techniques cover both quantitative and non-quantitative analysis along with other necessary knowledge to improve the production process and minimize defects in the end product with a greater focus on the practical implementation of these tool and techniques in the organization.
This certi cation is highly recommended for professionals who want to develop comprehensive understanding of practical implementation of Six Sigma methodologies. This will involve the use of various tools and techniques to continuously improve processes and products.
- We promise a highly engaging course that ensures high retention of concepts and theories.
- Students are encouraged to work through the concepts rather than just listen to them—this provides better
internalization and retention. - Students work through a case study to simulate product development using the Scrum Framework.
Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB™) certified professional.
- Multiple Choice
- 90 questions per exam
- One mark awarded for every right answer
- No negative marks for wrong answers
- Duration of 120 minutes
- Online proctored exam
- Current pass rate: 95%
Take SSBB™ Recertification exam every 3 years or earn any 6sigmastudy™ Certification.
A 6sigmastudy™ certificate should be renewed within three calendar years of its issue date. As the Six Sigma field is maturing, it is important for practitioners to be abreast of current and latest innovations in the field. Maintaining a certificate enables a student to demonstrate his/her commitment to continuing learning. It also demonstrates the student’s knowledge of Six Sigma to employers, peers, and colleagues.
A student can renew his/her certificate in the following ways:
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Renew Through Your Training Provider (ATP):
Students may contact their Authorized Training Provider (ATP) directly for assistance with recertification. ATPs may be able to offer students cost-effective options for recertifying.
Students can purchase Recertification exam or 6sigmastudy™ certification exam from an Authorized Training Partner (A.T.P.) in their region to get discounts and additional Certification/Recertification options. Students also have the option to purchase directly from 6sigmastudy™.
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Re-Certification:
Students can renew all their existing certifications on 6sigmastudy by taking the Recertification Exam through their 6sigmastudy account.
This is a quick and affordable option for students who simply wish to extend the validity of their current certification.
The Recertification course is not as extensive as the full Certification course and includes only half the number of exam questions. A student can pass the Recertification Exam with just a few hours of study.
Passing the Recertification Exam implies that the student has reviewed the latest concepts from the SBOK Guide. As such, all previous certifications held by the student will be renewed for 3 years from the date of passing this exam.
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Self-Certification:
Cost: USD 100This is a simple recertification process in which students can renew all their existing certifications on 6sigmastudy through a Self-Certification method. Students must confirm that they have completed 40 hours of study relevant to 6sigma within the past 3 years.
They are also required to provide a brief write-up describing their self-study during this period and can renew their certifications by paying the applicable self-certification fee.
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Upgrade via Higher-Level Certification:
Students can also renew their certification by enrolling in a higher-level 6sigmastudy course. This can be purchased after the student logs into their online portal.
Once the student completes and passes the higher-level certification, all previous certifications under the same brand are automatically renewed for another 3 years.
This option is ideal for students who wish to advance their knowledge while renewing their existing credentials.
6sigmastudy™ certified professionals help organizations with improved level of processes and quality outputs that lead to increased ROI. They have knowledge pertaining to and can anticipate issues related to the practical implementation of Six Sigma.
Though there is no mandatory prerequisite for some of the 6sigmastudy™ certifications, it is always better to understand the hierarchy structure. The diagram below shows you what is the preferred as well as optional certification to move to the next level.
Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB™) – E-learning
Six Sigma in 6 minutes
Six Sigma is a data driven, customer focused, and result oriented methodology which uses statistical tools and techniques to systematically eliminate defects and inefficiencies to improve processes. It is a systematic method to measure and analyze business processes to identify critical factors affecting business results, thereby improving processes, and establishing controls around the improved processes.
Six Sigma is a widely accepted quality concept in the corporate world today. Six Sigma started its journey in the 1980s as a data driven method to reduce variation in electronic manufacturing processes in Motorola Inc. in the USA. Six Sigma became famous when Jack Welch made it vital to his successful business strategy at General Electric in 1995. Today it is used as a business performance improvement methodology all over the world in diverse industries such as general manufacturing, construction, banking and finance, healthcare, education, government, KPO/BPO, and IT/Software. At present IT/ ITES sector companies are dynamically implementing Six Sigma and it is no longer just confined to the manufacturing sector.
The term ‘Six Sigma’ comes from statistics and is used in statistical quality control (SQC) which evaluates process capability i.e. the numerical measure of the ability of a process to meet the customer specifications. It originated from terminology associated with manufacturing which refers to the ability of manufacturing process to produce a very high proportion of output within the given specifications. The sigma rating of a process indicates its yield or percentage of defect-free outputs it produces. A Six Sigma process is the one which produces 99.99966% statistically defect-free outputs which is equivalent to 3.4 defects per million opportunities (DPMO).
| Six Sigma Score | Defects per million Opportunities (DPMO) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 308,537 | 69.15% |
| 3 | 66,807 | 93.32% |
| 4 | 6,210 | 99.38% |
| 5 | 233 | 99.98% |
| 6 | 3.4 | 99.9997% |
Six Sigma uses a set of quality management and statistical methods and creates a team of experts within the organisation (Executive Leadership, Champions, Black Belt, Green Belt, Yellow Belt etc.) having specific skill sets required to carry out a Six Sigma project. Each Six Sigma project carried out within an organisation follows a defined sequence of phases with quantifiable value targets such as reduction in process cycle time, reduced cost, increase in quality rating / customer satisfaction index, and reduction in defect rate.
Six Sigma Methodologies
There are mainly two methodologies of Six Sigma namely DMAIC and DMADV.
1. DMAIC
DMAIC is a data-driven Six Sigma methodology for improving existing products and processes. The DMAIC process should be used when an existing product or process can be improved to meet or exceed the customer’s requirements. DMAIC methodology consists of five phases: D – Define, M – Measure, A – Analyze, I – Improve, C – Control.
- Define – Define the project targets and customer (internal and external) deliverables.
- Measure – Measure the process to determine the current process performance (baseline).
- Analyze – Find out the root causes of the defects.
- Improve – Improve the process by eliminating defects.
- Control – Control the future performance.
2. DMADV
DMADV is a common DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) methodology used to develop a process or product which does not exist in the company. DFSS is an application of Six Sigma which focuses on the design or redesign of the different processes used in product manufacturing or service delivery by taking into account the customer needs and expectations. DMADV is used when the existing product or process does not meet the level of customer specification or Six Sigma level even after optimization with or without using DMADV. DMADV methodology consists of five phases: D – Define, M – Measure, A – Analyze, D – Design, V – Validate.
- DEFINE the project goals and customer deliverables
- MEASURE the process to determine the current performance level
- ANALYZE and determine the root causes of the defects
- DESIGN the process in detail to meet customer needs
- VALIDATE the design performance and its ability to meet the customer needs