Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (CSSBB)

Course fee

Cost: R3 500.00

Deposit: R875.00

Monthly instalments: R875.00 x 3

Study duration: We recommend a total of 40 hours of study, e.g. study 1 hour per day and complete your course in 1.5 months.

Skillsoft course access: 12 months

About the course

Course code: C01189

This course is intended for:

• Candidates who want to teach Six Sigma methodologies and oversee large projects.
• 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.

Subjects:

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

• Lean and Six Sigma
• Six Sigma Projects and the Black Belt Role
• Six Sigma Leadership and Change Management
• Critical Requirements and Benchmarking for Six Sigma
• Business Performance and Financial Measures in Six Sigma
• Forming Project Teams for Six Sigma
• Motivation and Communication in Six Sigma Teams
• Managing Six Sigma Team Performance
• Using Voice of the Customer in Six Sigma
• Developing Project Charters and Tracking Six Sigma Projects
• Process Characteristics for Six Sigma
• Data Collection and Measurement in Six Sigma
• Six Sigma Measurement Systems
• Basic Statistics and Graphical Methods for Six Sigma
• Probability for Six Sigma
• Process Capability for Six Sigma
• Correlation and Regression Analysis in Six Sigma
• Multivariate Analysis and Attribute Data Analysis in Six Sigma
• Hypothesis Testing Concepts and Tests for Means in Six Sigma
• Tests for Variances and Proportions, ANOVA, and Chi-square Tests in Six Sigma
• Nonparametric Tests in Six Sigma Analysis
• Nonstatistical Analysis Methods in Six Sigma
• Designing and Planning Experiments in Six Sigma
• Conducting Experiments and Analyzing Results in Six Sigma
• Improvement Methods and Implementation Issues in Six Sigma
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) in Six Sigma
• Nonstatistical Control Tools and Maintaining Controls in Six Sigma
• Sustaining Improvements and Gains from Six Sigma Projects
• Common Design for Six Sigma Methodologies, Design for X, and Robust Design
• Special Design Tools in Design for Six Sigma

Admission requirements

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Advanced with 3 years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the CSSBB Body of Knowledge plus at least one completed project with a signed affidavit; OR two completed projects with signed affidavits.

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Accreditation status

Course type: Industry endorsed

Industry partner: American Society for Quality (ASQ)

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: College SA

Assessment details

• Online assessments via the Skillsoft Learner Management System.
• At the end of the course, students can request a certificate of course completion.
• Students who then opt to proceed with the external industry exam(s) are directed to the relevant vendor.

Exam information:

• External industry exam: CSSBB
• Exam format: A combination of multiple choice and performance-based questions.
• Duration: 4 hours and 18 minutes
• Number of questions: 165
• Passing score: 550 out of 750
• Delivery method: Pearson VUE testing centre or online proctored exam.
• Exam fees: Not included in the course fee.

What to expect

Dedicated support team

We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.

Exam booking assistance

Depending on your chosen course you will either receive advice or assistance in booking certain exams yourself, or our exam team will make a booking on your behalf. Our team will advise you on the venue closest to you, assist with booking a seat, and confirm the time, date and logistics for your exam sitting. College SA also offers discounted exam vouchers for numerous IT certification exams.

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, and mentoring. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.