Lean Six Sigma is a combination of two popular Continuous Improvement methods—Lean and Six Sigma—that lead to operational excellence in an organization. These time-tested approaches thus provide organizations with a clear way to achieving their goals in an agile and efficient manner.
The KLSBB™ (Kinverg Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt™) is the highest professional certification in industry. KLSBB™ is senior professional who have successfully completed lean six sigma projects which resulted in quantifiable results like cost reduction, increase in revenue or customer satisfaction. KLSBB™ is not only expected to have practical skills in managing projects but also should have strong business acumen.
KLSBB™ is expected to work directly with the senior leadership / board of the organization for aligning improvement initiatives with strategic goals. KLSBB™ is also expected to mentor, coach and guide green belt and yellow belts under him. KLSBB™ may be working under guidance from Master Black Belt. Participants will be able to Learn advanced business statistics, Learn Six Sigma DMAIC methodology for improving business processes and understand Lean advanced Lean Six Sigma tools for contributing six sigma green belt level project. This training program is aligned with Kinverg Black Belt Body of Knowledge ™
- Voice of Customer
- Project Scoping
- Project Planning Tools
- Project Risk Analysis
- Project Communication
- Gantt Charts
- Toll-gate reviews
- Work breakdown Structure (WBS)
- RACI model
- Voice of Customer (VOC)
- Critical Customer Requirements (CCRs)
- Critical to Quality (CTQs)
- Project Charter
- Team Strategies and Dynamics
- Team Roles and Responsibilities
- Team Tools
- Team Communication
- Process Mapping
- SIPOC
- Top Down Chart
- CTQ Tree
- Develop Operational Definition
- Develop Measurement Plan
- Types of Data
- Collect Data
- Display and Evaluate Data
- Sampling
- Central Limit Theorem
- Histogram
- Standard Deviation
- Yield and Normal Curve
- Run Chart
- Box Chart
- Variation in Measurement Systems
- BIAS and Precision
- Calibration
- DPMO
- Sigma Levels
- Little’s Law
- Process Performance Vs. Process Specifications
- Process capability studies
- Short-term vs Long-Term Capability
- Pareto Charts
- Cause and Effect Diagram
- Cause and Effect Matrix
- 5- Whys
- Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
- Hypothesis Testing
- Confidence Intervals
- Correlation
- Variability, Stability and Capability
- Cp & CpK
- Evaluate Variation
- Regression Analysis
- Correlation Vs. Causation
- Multivariate tools
- Analysis of Variation (ANOVA)
- Chi-Square Test
- Contingency Tables
- Kruskal-Wallis Test
- Mann-Whitney Test
- Affinity Diagram
- Design of Experiments
- Force Field Analysis
- Concept of Waste (MUDA) in Lean
- Continuous Flow
- Lead Time
- Cycle Time
- Takt Time
- 5 S
- Mistake-Proofing (Poka Yoke)
- Control Plan
- Rational subgrouping
- Procedures and Standards
- Benchmarking
- Control Limits
- Specifications Limit
- Visual Control Tools
- Andon Display
- Takt Board
- Kanban Cards
- Lessons Learned
- Training for process owners and staff
- Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
- Design for X (DFX)
- Define
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- Voice of Customer
- Project Scoping
- Project Planning Tools
- Project Risk Analysis
- Project Communication
- Gantt Charts
- Toll-gate reviews
- Work breakdown Structure (WBS)
- RACI model
- Voice of Customer (VOC)
- Critical Customer Requirements (CCRs)
- Critical to Quality (CTQs)
- Project Charter
- Team Strategies and Dynamics
- Team Roles and Responsibilities
- Team Tools
- Team Communication
- Process Mapping
- SIPOC
- Top Down Chart
- Measure
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- CTQ Tree
- Develop Operational Definition
- Develop Measurement Plan
- Types of Data
- Collect Data
- Display and Evaluate Data
- Sampling
- Central Limit Theorem
- Histogram
- Standard Deviation
- Yield and Normal Curve
- Run Chart
- Box Chart
- Variation in Measurement Systems
- BIAS and Precision
- Calibration
- DPMO
- Sigma Levels
- Little’s Law
- Process Performance Vs. Process Specifications
- Process capability studies
- Short-term vs Long-Term Capability
- Analyze
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- Pareto Charts
- Cause and Effect Diagram
- Cause and Effect Matrix
- 5- Whys
- Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
- Hypothesis Testing
- Confidence Intervals
- Correlation
- Variability, Stability and Capability
- Cp & CpK
- Evaluate Variation
- Regression Analysis
- Correlation Vs. Causation
- Multivariate tools
- Analysis of Variation (ANOVA)
- Chi-Square Test
- Contingency Tables
- Kruskal-Wallis Test
- Mann-Whitney Test
- Improve
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- Affinity Diagram
- Design of Experiments
- Force Field Analysis
- Concept of Waste (MUDA) in Lean
- Continuous Flow
- Lead Time
- Cycle Time
- Takt Time
- 5 S
- Mistake-Proofing (Poka Yoke)
- Control
-
- Control Plan
- Rational subgrouping
- Procedures and Standards
- Benchmarking
- Control Limits
- Specifications Limit
- Visual Control Tools
- Andon Display
- Takt Board
- Kanban Cards
- Lessons Learned
- Training for process owners and staff
- Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
- Design for X (DFX)
Certification Services
KLSBB™ Certification Exams
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- The KLSBB certification exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions
- The duration of KLSBB™ certification exam is 5 hours
- The minimum passing score for KLSBB™ certification exam is 65%
Certification Renewal
The KLSBB certification is valid for 3 years, also known as “Certification Cycle”. Certification cycle ensures that the certification holder still holds the level of knowledge required as KLSBB™. After completion of certification cycle in 3 years, you must renew your certification by either recertification exam or be filing PDUs.
- Certification Renewal with certificating exam
This option is suitable for those candidates who were not able to practice the knowledge gained as KLSBB™. The certificating exam has 50 multiple-choice questions and duration of exam is 3 hours. The passing score for KLSBB™ certificating exam is 65%. The certification renewal exam has no fee
- Certification Renewal with filing Professional Development Units (PDUs)
You can file your Professional Development Units (PDUs) for certificating. One professional development unit is equal to one hour spent on Kinverg authorized activities for professional development units. You need to report minimum 70 PDUs during certification cycle for certification renewal of KLSBB. Following is the list of authorized activities:
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- Delivering or receiving instructor lead, online training or informal learning on lean six sigma and related topics
- Design content, presentations or other verifiable materials on lean six sigma and related topics
- Active participation in organizational meetings focused on lean six sigma and related topics
- Reading books on lean six sigma and related topics
- Pro bono consulting, volunteer work related to lean six sigma and related topics
- Contributing or leading lean six sigma projects OR tasks involving the verifiable use of lean six sigma tools
- Coaching, mentoring or guiding others on lean six sigma and related topics
You can report your PDUs any time during the certification cycle, however, you are encouraged to report PDUs as soon as you obtain them. You must provide all available evidence in form of documents, pictures, links to video recording etc. for supporting your PDUs claim. GE Council has the right to either accept or reject the claimed PDUs, however, if you have supported your PDUs claim with sufficient evidence then they are highly likely to be accepted.
Suspension of Certification
After completion of certification cycle (3 years), your certification status will become In-Active. You must go through certificate within 90 days from completion of your certification cycle. After this grace period of 90 days, your certification is suspended and you must reappear in KLSBB™ certification exam as a new candidate.
Transfer of Certification
If you are already Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified from any other accreditation company, you may apply for transfer of certification directly without the need for going through a certification exam. You must provide your existing certificate. Your certification cycle will start once Kinverg has issued you with certification and certificating conditions apply similarly to you. You existing certification will also remain valid after the transfer.
Requirements for Certification
- Education: A university degree in any discipline is require and KLSBB™ certification exam is cleared with minimum 65% score
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional experience is required and you must have completed at least two black belt level projects