Lean Black Belt Certification Program

Those trained with a Lean Black Belt are experts in leading process improvement projects and teams and are responsible for identifying and eliminating waste, reducing variability, and improving overall efficiency and effectiveness in an organization.

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This program is aimed at professionals such as Quality Managers, Operations Managers, Operations Managers, Project Leads, Supervisors and front line staff leading Continuous Improvement initiatives from organizations across any sector.

 

All our Lean Belt Programs are delivered and developed by accomplished Lean experts. Experts who have worked at the coalface and have tangible experience putting theory to practical use in real-world environments in all industries from Manufacturing to Dairy.

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Laura-Lee Branco

As a trained Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Laura-Lee implements and coaches’ others to implement processes and people improvement across teams and individuals. Focusing on value-added initiatives and producing great results, Laura-Lee has contributed to significant cost savings, talent engagement and process maximization. Laura-Lee’s experience spans Lean transformation; strategy deployment; process improvement through Kaizen; designing and delivering future state value stream mapping; implementing standard work and reliable methods; change management; organizational design and development and building Lean capabilities. Laura-Lee’s support focuses on sustainability of both financial results and people behaviour through implementing and leveraging balanced scorecards; PDCA; Hensai and 5S.…

This program can be delivered through self-paced e-Learning or instructor-led (for groups of participants). One-to-one online mentoring support is provided throughout the program.

Program/Contact Hours: Approximately 200 hours
Completion Timeframe: Up twelve (12) months
Prerequisites: Lean Green Belt qualified or similar level of practical Lean experience
Materials: Three textbooks are provided upon enrollment. All other materials will be provided online, including recommended readings.

Assessment and Certification: Assessment is based on completing four assignments and submission of a work-based improvement project.

Upon successful completion participant will receive Lean Black Belt certification from Leading Edge Group.

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Program Content & Structure

One-on-one online mentoring support is provided for participants throughout the program and assessment is based on completing a course assignment and submission of a work-based improvement project. The program is delivered through a blend of traditional distance education and online learning and consists of the following four modules and an in-house project. The Lean Black Belt program is made up of the following key topics:

  • Lean Strategic Planning and Deployment:
    • Learn how to align Lean strategies with organizational goals, create a comprehensive Lean deployment plan, prioritize improvement opportunities, and establish a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.

 

  • Managing Lean Projects:
    • Develop the skills to effectively plan, execute, and control Lean projects, including project scoping, resource management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring successful implementation of Lean initiatives.

 

  • Effective Leadership and Change Management:
    • Acquire leadership and change management techniques to drive Lean transformation, including communication strategies, stakeholder engagement, team motivation, and sustaining the momentum of change initiatives.

 

  • Advanced Lean Tools and Practices:
    • Gain comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in utilizing advanced Lean methodologies, such as Six Sigma, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement techniques, to drive efficiency and quality improvements in your organization.

Program Content & Structure

One-on-one online mentoring support is provided for participants throughout the program and assessment is based on completing a course assignment and submission of a work-based improvement project. The program is delivered through a blend of traditional distance education and online learning and consists of the following four modules and an in-house project. The Lean Black Belt program is made up of the following key topics:

  • Lean Strategic Planning and Deployment:
    • Learn how to align Lean strategies with organizational goals, create a comprehensive Lean deployment plan, prioritize improvement opportunities, and establish a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.

 

  • Managing Lean Projects:
    • Develop the skills to effectively plan, execute, and control Lean projects, including project scoping, resource management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring successful implementation of Lean initiatives.

 

  • Effective Leadership and Change Management:
    • Acquire leadership and change management techniques to drive Lean transformation, including communication strategies, stakeholder engagement, team motivation, and sustaining the momentum of change initiatives.

 

  • Advanced Lean Tools and Practices:
    • Gain comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in utilizing advanced Lean methodologies, such as Six Sigma, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement techniques, to drive efficiency and quality improvements in your organization.