Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course (English)

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course

The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course is an advanced training program designed for professionals who want to master process improvement, waste reduction, and data-driven decision-making. This course builds on Green Belt knowledge and provides in-depth expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, statistical analysis, and leadership skills.

Participants will learn how to lead complex improvement projects, drive organizational change, and achieve sustainable efficiency gains. Through a combination of theory, practical exercises, and real-world case studies, this course equips professionals with the tools to deliver measurable business impact.

Ideal for process managers, consultants, and change leaders, the Black Belt certification demonstrates a high level of proficiency in Lean Six Sigma, making it a valuable asset for career growth and operational excellence.

We train in groups up to 12 participants. They come from all regions and branches. This often leads to valuable discussions and knowledge sharing. It is nice to see that participants are often still in contact with each other after the training.

Online learning environment ‘My Bureau Tromp’

One week before the start of the training you will get access to your personal ‘My Bureau Tromp’ online learning environment. Here you will find an overview of your courses and certificates obtained. You will also find the training material, e-learnings, exercises and templates here.

Theory and Practice

We believe it is essential for Black Belts to gain practical experience. Successfully completing an improvement project is, after all, tangible proof of your competencies. However, we understand that there is not always enough time for such a project. For this reason, this training consists of both a theoretical and a practical component.

• Theoretical Component: 10 training days for the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt theory certificate from Bureau Tromp.
• Practical Component: Under the guidance and assessment of our (Master) Black Belt consultants, you will carry out a Lean Six Sigma improvement project. Upon completion, you will receive the globally recognized Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certificate from The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC).

Content of the Theoretical Part:

In 10 training days, you will learn everything about Lean Six Sigma. We will teach you all the tools from the Lean Six Sigma toolbox, and you will actively apply them yourself. Additionally, we place extra focus on stakeholder management, coaching skills, data analysis, change management, and program management.

To support learning, we use a variety of Lean games, exercises, videos, and practical simulations. This approach helps translate theory into practice, making it immediately applicable in your work environment.

Furthermore, we will explore the future of work processes and Agile working, as Lean Six Sigma plays a significant role in the current trend of digitalization and automation.

The training is practical and interactive. Our Master Black Belt consultant/trainer shares insights from personal experience. Participants are encouraged to provide real-world examples, and discussions are sparked using thought-provoking statements. This makes the theory come to life as a real, engaging story.

At the end of the theoretical part, you will take an exam and receive an official Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certificate from us.

Topics Covered:

• Establishing a Lean Six Sigma organization
• Project Management
• Project Charter, DMAIC, Scrum, Agile
• Voice of the Customer
• CTQ Flowdown
• Process performance & measurement system analysis
• Visualizing data in Minitab
• Organizing work environments and activities
• 5S & Operational Management
• Value Stream Mapping & Process improvement
• Identifying and eliminating waste
• Problem analysis & brainstorming tools
• Minitab
• Statistical analyses
• Analyzing attribute data
• Hoshin planning, Project selection & Project planning
• Lean Six Sigma Scan
• Lean Accounting
• Change Management
  Change Acceleration Process (CAP-model)
  Individual & team roles

Content of the Practical Part (Optional)

During or after the theoretical part, you will independently work on your improvement project. Our consultant will guide you, act as your sparring partner, and review your project documents and data. Communication takes place via email, phone, and in-person meetings. Throughout the process, your progress will be monitored, and your skills will be assessed based on several criteria:

• You execute the project following the Lean Six Sigma DMAIC structure
• You correctly apply the appropriate Lean Six Sigma tools
• Your project delivers measurable improvements in terms of time or cost savings

With expert guidance, you will quickly and effectively apply theory to practice, achieving significant results.

You determine the level of support you need, and we are happy to assist in making this decision. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We offer three standard levels of support: 9, 12, or 18 hours. A minimum of 9 hours is required to obtain the CSSC Black Belt certificate. More hours allow for more regular, in-depth, and personalized coaching.

All levels include:

• An intake meeting
• Access to our templates
• Guidance and skill assessment by a (Master) Black Belt
• A certification interview with your project sponsor
• The CSSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certificate

Duration of the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course

The training takes 10 days, spread over one class day per week. The training days are from 9:30 AM to approximately 4:00 PM. The training location is the office of Bureau Tromp in Houten. The study load excluding training days is 3 to 4 hours per week.

Under the ‘Register’ tab you will find the starting dates and all other dates of the training courses.

For in between training blocks we give you a number of manageable assignments. Think of reading articles, going through e-learnings, and implementing Lean instruments in practice. This way you can already get a taste of how it’s like in practice. It is not a problem if you do get to it. However, please realise that ‘doing is the best way of learning’. When back in the training we discuss everyone’s experiences, which often lead to great stories.

The practical part is optional and can be started on your own. The average duration of a well-scoped improvement project is three months. Our consultant/trainers will of course gladly guide you through this.

Our trainers and the CSSC certification

The Black Belt training courses are conducted by our experienced Master Black Belt consultants. Using real-world examples, they explain the theory of Lean Six Sigma. Through simulations and exercises, you will immediately learn how to apply the theory in practice.

At the end of the theoretical part, you will take an exam and receive an official Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certificate from us.

Would you like to obtain a globally recognized certification from The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)? Then complete the practical component as well.

During or after the theoretical part, you will independently work on your Lean Six Sigma improvement project. Our consultant will guide you and act as your sparring partner. You will review project documents and data together, with communication taking place via email, phone, and personal meetings. Your development will be monitored, and your skills assessed throughout the process.

Upon completion of your improvement project, we will schedule a certification interview, after which you will receive the highly regarded CSSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certificate from us.

Bureau Tromp is an accredited Lean Six Sigma training provider recognized by CSSC. This accreditation guarantees the high quality of our training and ensures that your certification is globally recognized.

Investment

The costs for participation is € 4.995 (excl. 21% VAT) per person. This includes all training materials, examination, official CSSC Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate, ‘My Bureau Tromp’ learning environment and facilities (lunches, drinks, etc.). During the training you use your own laptop on which we install Minitab with a trial license. If you have taken a training with us before, you always receive a 10% discount on all our trainings.

Coaching (optional)

To obtain your practical certification on top of your theory certification, you will use a coach. You determine the intensity of guidance. Of course we are happy to help you with this. So please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Our consultants are your sparring partner. You share project documents and data with each other. The contact is via email, telephone and personal appointment. They will monitor your development and test your skills. At the end of your improvement project you will receive the highly rewarded ‘CSSC practical certificate’.

You determine the intensity of guidance yourself. We are of course happy to help you with this. So please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

• 9 hours of coaching (€1,350): our experience shows that this is the most suitable for your Green Belt project. You carry out your improvement project independently and where necessary your coach is available for questions and tips. To conclude your project, you will give a presentation that your coach will assess with an independent trainer.
• 12 hours of coaching (€ 1,800): here too, practice shows that this is the most suitable for your Black Belt project. You carry out your improvement project independently and where necessary your coach is available for questions and tips. To conclude your project, you will give a presentation that your coach will assess.
• 18 hours of coaching (€ 2,100): If you want to build in a little more “certainties” or simply want to spar more often, you will receive maximum support from your coach with 18 hours of practical guidance. You can ask all your questions and your coach will monitor during your project whether you are applying the learned tools correctly and will help you where necessary!

How to sign up?

It is a 10 day training spread over one teaching day per week. The training days are from 9:30 am to approximately 4:00 pm.

Do you have any questions?

Contact us on 030 227 0000 or info@tromp.ictp.nl We are happy to help you!

In-company

We are also happy to organise all our training courses at your organisation with a group of your colleagues. We tailor the content of the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training to the specific situation within your organisation. For example, with sector-specific practical examples and exercises. From four participants upwards, an in-company training is already more economical. Ask for a no-obligation quote now.

Further questions?

Contact us at 030 227 0000 of info@tromp.ictp.nl We will be happy to help!