Six Sigma Master Black Belt (Online)
Six Sigma Master Black Belt (Online)
Six Sigma is an integrated, disciplined, and proven approach for improving business performance, providing tangible business results and savings. In addition, Florida Atlantic University's Six Sigma certifications include Lean components. Six Sigma's focus on quality complements Lean techniques focused on efficiencies; and, when combined, these skills promote business and operational excellence.
Six Sigma Master Black Belts are able to initiate and lead defined Six Sigma projects, and implement quality initiatives throughout an organization while providing mentorship and guidance to Six Sigma Green and Black Belts.
If you are pursuing a career which aids businesses in improving production and minimizes inefficiencies from every product, process, and customer transaction, Six Sigma certification will ensure that you have the knowledge and credential to succeed.
Online
Enroll Anytime
50 Hours - PDUs
5.0 CEUs
6 month window to complete
$2,595
COURSE BENEFITS
As a busy professional, you're concerned with maintaining the balance between your work, your life, and your desire to learn and advance within your career. With Florida Atlantic University's Online Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification training, you can keep that balance in place. We bring the course to your desktop, providing knowledge on demand and at your convenience.
Florida Atlantic University's Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification Program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to manage advanced Six Sigma projects and to actively lead organization-wide improvement efforts.
Master Black Belts will be able to utilize statistical analysis software (Sigma XL) to advance organizational cost reduction and quality improvement efforts and be uniquely prepared to serve as a coach and mentor for Six Sigma Black Belts, Green Belts, Yellow Belts and other team members in your organization.
Participants who enroll in the Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification Program will be equipped to manage advanced Six Sigma projects and to actively lead organization-wide improvement efforts.
CURRICULUM DESCRIPTION
The role of the MASTER Black Belt is to:
- Train, mentor and coach everyone in the organization who is involved in Six Sigma
- Raise the level of organizational competency with respect to Six Sigma
- Be the highest level of technical expertise regarding Six Sigma in the organization
- Develop and conduct training sessions
- Transfer lessons learned
- Assist upper management to drive change
- Lead large and complex projects
- Foster an organizational culture of continuous improvement
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Candidates for this class include:
- Researchers
- Business Analysts
- Operations Manager
- Engineers
- Any individual wishing to achieve the highest Six Sigma credential available
- Individuals who wish to initiate Six Sigma practices throughout an organization
- Individuals who desire to lead and mentor other Six Sigma Green and Black Belt
- Individuals who wish to teach Six Sigma
Textbook:
- Implementing Six Sigma — Second Edition, by Forrest W. Breyfogle III, ISBN: 978-0-471-26572-6
- The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook, by Michael L. George, David Rowlands, Mark Price, John Maxey, ISBN: 978-0-07-144119-3
NOTE: The textbooks are provided with student tuition; pending registration date, books will be shipped in a timely manner for program start (reading assignments will begin with the first lesson). FAU is not responsible for delayed arrival of books due to import restrictions.*
- Course materials are downloadable
- Presentations, Lessons, and Assignments
* International Shipping Fees May Apply.
Software:
Minitab
- Participants must have or are required to purchase the latest version of Minitab and Minitab Companion software. The 30 day free TRIAL VERSION of the latest version of Minitab may be utilized or you may purchase 1 year license to the full version of Minitab directly from a software vendor or as part of your registration for the program
Please note that if the trial version is elected, participants will need to complete all of the Minitab related assignments within the 30 day window.
Technical:
Participants must have access to the following while going through the online course:
- Scientific calculator capable of powers, roots, and logs; or calculator-based software that will perform these functions
- A computer/laptop/tablet with Microsoft Excel is required, along with the necessary password/authority to load software. NOTE: Your device must meet the system requirements for SigmaXL as well as the requirements for accessing the online learning management system: Canvas
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Data on real-life problems and performance measures
- Taught by a Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt
- Convenient online, instructor-led program
- Your instructor is available for guidance, discussions and to provide feedback on course work throughout the duration of the course
- Lecture-based essons that can be completed at any time
- Each lesson has an assignment, deliverable or quiz associated with it
- Many assignments require that students participate with other students in discussions on the Discussion Board. The ability to look at and discuss the work of others is one of the value-added portions of this online course
- Previously certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt prior to enrolling for this course (or) must complete the FAU Six Sigma Black Belt training program prior to enrolling in this course
- Have held the Six Sigma Black Belt certification for 6 months or longer
- Have completed at least two projects as a certified Black Belt prior to enrolling in the Master Black Belt program. You will be required to show evidence of these items prior to approval and admission into the program
- Equipped with strong math skills
- Comfortable with implementing statistical analysis
- Candidates are expected to have the following high-school level math skills when they enter the program:
- Basic algebra (solving simple equations, cross multiplication)
- Powers, roots, logs
- Interpolation
- Equation for a line (slope and y intercept)
- Proportions, percentages
- Area under a curve
- Candidates are required to utilize statistical analysis software, and will be required to learn about and apply:
- Conditional and joint probability
- Probability density functions and probability distributions
- Descriptive statistics:
- Mean, median, mode, standard deviation, variance, standard error of the mean
- Applied statistics:
- Hypothesis testing, correlation analysis, regression analysis, analysis of variance (ANOVA), confidence intervals, Central Limit Theorem, Design of Experiments
- *International Candidates* are expected to exhibit mastery of both written and verbal English
Computer Requirements
Participants must have access to the following while going through the online course:
- Scientific calculator capable of powers, roots, and logs; or calculator-based software that will perform these function
- A computer/laptop/tablet with Microsoft Excel is required, along with the necessary password/authority to load software. NOTE:Your device must meet the system requirements for the SigmaXL software as well as the requirements for accessing the online learning management system: Canvas
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
Please refer to www.minitab.com for system requirements for the current version of Minitab and Minitab Workspace software
Software Requirements
- Participants will be given access to SigmaXL
Program Guidelines
- Participants are permitted six (6) months to complete this course, starting from the date that you are enrolled and receive your course materials. The ONLY way that you will be successful in this course is to develop a plan for how many submissions you will make each week and then stick to the plan
- For this course, you should plan on submitting a MINIMUM of three assignments each week. This will allow time for instructor feedback and resubmission of any assignments that were not acceptable, as well as time to prepare for and complete the program. In an online course, unlike the traditional classroom setting, you must be responsible for controlling the pace of your own activities
- If your assignments and submissions do not keep pace with the required timeframe, you may be at risk of forfeiting your tuition and ability to complete the program
- Any delays in your submissions must be clearly communicated and acknowledged by the instructor in order to allow you additional time for completion of the course beyond the standard six months
Florida Atlantic University's Six Sigma Certification Programs are aligned with the recommendations of the American Society for Quality (ASQ), the International Society of Six Sigma Professionals (ISSSP), the International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC), and the Ohio State University Center for Operational Excellence, and seamlessly integrates Six Sigma, Project Management, and Lean Enterprise improvement methodologies
Florida Atlantic University's Executive Education division is approved by The Project Management Institute (PMI) as a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.)®.
Professional Development Units
All programs will generate Continuing Education/Professional Development Units (CEU/PDU) credits that may be applied toward receiving and maintaining The Project Management Institute's (PMI) credentials.
FACULTY
Dave McSherry, BSBA Degree Finance, LSSBB, ISO 9000 auditor, has over 35 years of experience in Business Management. Presently, Chief Operating Officer for a Miami based Not for Profit organization.
Former Global Director of Operational Excellence (Lean Six Sigma) for a Fortune 500 Corporation. Held positions as COO, CFO, Director and Plant Manager. Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Taught and mentored numerous Master Black Belts, Black Belts and Green Belts. Past guest speaker for TLMI and Six Sigma & Process Excellence Conferences.
TESTIMONIAL
David Larsen
LSSMBB, PMP, PSP
"The Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Program at Florida Atlantic transformed me from a business-line problem solver into a strategic leader, equipping me to confidently facilitate organization-wide improvements. The comprehensive curriculum, combined with valuable instructor interaction, not only strengthened my technical expertise but also prepared me to mentor, instruct, and guide teams through complex projects while promoting a culture of continuous improvement. The program’s flexible online format allowed me to balance my career and personal life effortlessly, making it possible to advance my skills at my own pace. This program gave me everything I needed to elevate my career and drive lasting, meaningful impacts!"
David Larsen, LSSMBB, PMP, PSP
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
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