Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Combi Green & Black) Program | April-July 2022

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CLSSBB) Program

A Black Belt is an experienced business process improvement practitioner.  They have demonstrated the capability to deliver tangible business results. Black Belts lead cross-functional projects and have mastery of the Lean Six Sigma framework.

What’s unique with Whitehall’s program?

• Emphasis on project-based learning. More actual and on-the-job practice. Less academic and theoretical treatment of the subject.
• Grounded on the universal principles of leading change, innovation, and sound project management practices.
• Facilitated by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt with experience in deploying Lean Six Sigma in Fortune 500 companies.
• Designed and tested by seasoned practitioners with more than 100 years of combined professional experience with a single focus – to enhance the chance of success for the aspiring Black Belt candidate.

This unique program focuses on the “why” do it and “how” to do your respective projects. Whitehall’s 180-day program for Black Belts will equip you with the skills and techniques to complete your project in record time.

Course Content

Introduction – Align the strategy

Understand the origins and principles of Lean and Six Sigma
Describe the importance of Lean Six Sigma as a corporate strategy
Identify the different roles and responsibilities
Describe the different phases of the DMAIC process improvement model
*Tips and tricks in deploying Lean Six Sigma

Leading Change – Increase the acceptance of the change    

Evaluate the impact
Create the change strategy
Develop a change management plan
Implement the plan
Evaluate outcomes and document lessons learned
*Tips and tricks in leading change

Define Phase – Set-up the right projects right

Identify and select process improvement projects
Create the project charter
Construct a high-level business process map
Analyze stakeholder requirements
Define the communication plan
Set-up project reviews and responsibility matrix
*Tips and tricks in Define phase

Measure Phase – Quantify the current performance

Capture the voice of the customer (VOC)
Convert VOC to measures
Establish statistical data collection
Visualize current performance
Summarize process data
Assess process stability and capability
*Tips and tricks in Measure Phase

Analyze – Validate the sources of wastes and variations

Visualize the “As-Is” process
Uncover the different types of wastes
Perform root cause analysis
Validate root cause using statistical tests
*Tips and tricks in Analyze phase

Improve – Achieve breakthrough performance level

Utilize lean fixes to address wastes
Use creativity techniques in identifying solutions
Visualize the “To-Be” process
Prepare and execute a test plan
Identify risks and define actions
Compare performance before and after the change
*Tips and tricks in Improve phase

Control – Sustain the new performance

Implement a monitoring and response plan
Establish a visual management system
*Tips and tricks in Control phase

Duration: 180-day program 

The estimated duration to complete a Black Belt project and earn the certification is 180 days* from the start of the training.  All throughout the program, candidates will have access to training resources, project coaching, and support from Whitehall consultant.

*Actual results may vary

Black Belt LEVEL-UP Kit includes:  

• Total of 80 training contact hours
• Up to 16 hours of personalized coaching
• Training and coaching by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt
• Tools, templates, and examples
• Access to Whitehall’s Cloud Campus® for an online, gamified, and social learning experience

Target audience

• Front-line and middle-level managers who drive process improvement
• Business executives and owners who want to deliver tangible financial benefits
• Professionals who aspire to level up their careers and prepare for future growth

Certification Process

1.  Complete a cross-functional business process improvement project
2. Present the completed project to Whitehall’s panel of consultants for evaluation
3. Upon successful review, the candidate shall be awarded a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt credential

Computing Requirements

Participants should have Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint installed on their laptop or desktop. Participants should be familiar with the use of the software.

Minitab® is the statistical software to be used. A trial version may be downloaded at https://www.minitab.com/trial

Learning Investment

Regular Rate: Php76,990.00 (VAT Inclusive)
Payable until April 28, 2022

Super Saver Promo: Php65,990 (VAT Inclusive)
Save Php11,000.00.  Payable until April 22, 2022

Installment Plan – Super Saver Promo
Pay Php33,990.00 until April 22, 2022
Pay Php32,000.00 until June 03, 2022

Yellow Belt Alumni Rate: Php54,990 (VAT Inclusive)
Save Php22,000.00  Payable until April 27, 2022

Installment Plan – Yellow Belt Alumni Rate
Pay Php27,990.00 until April 27, 2022
Pay Php27,000.00 until June 03, 2022

Group Rate: Get 5 seats for only the price of 4! 
Save Php76,990.00 Regular Rate applies.
Payable until April 28, 2022

Note: Installment Plan is only available to Individual and Personal-funded

Schedule

April 29, 30, May 06, 07, 13, 14, 20, 21, June 03, 04, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, July 01, 02, 08, 09 | Fridays & Saturdays | 1:00PM – 5:00PM | 10 weeks, 20 sessions, total of 80 hours

Registration & Payment

Once you have decided to enroll, please  [Register here]

We will be issuing an invoice with payment instructions afterward. Please note that our accepted payment methods are the following only:

• Deposit cash or cheque at any Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) branches nationwide
• Online fund transfer thru BPI Express Online and other bank’s online facility
• Mobile payment app GCash and PayMaya using the bank transfer feature
• Credit card via PayPal. Participants will shoulder Paypal fees of 4.4% + 15 PHP. Please expect the payment instruction to be sent to your email.

A scanned copy of Official Receipt will be emailed within 48 hours after receipt of payment.