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.

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Callie Woodward

Callie Woodward is a consultant with over 20 years’ experience in the fields of strategy deployment, continuous improvement, change management and human resources. The majority of her work has been focused on strategy deployment, talent development and business process efficiency across a variety of sectors. Callie leverages her unique expertise to effectively address the behavioural changes required for successful strategy deployment. She has established effective strategy implementation models in supply chain, new product introduction, utilities and real estate development/construction. In addition, she has worked with finance, human resources and senior management to develop skill capability, measurements systems and balanced scorecards…

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.

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:

  • Advanced Lean Tools and Practices
  • Managing Lean Projects
  • Lean Strategic Planning and Deployment
  • Effective Leadership and Change Management

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:

  • Advanced Lean Tools and Practices
  • Managing Lean Projects
  • Lean Strategic Planning and Deployment
  • Effective Leadership and Change Management