Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Continuing Education

If you are interested in registering for Lean Six Sigma Black Belt courses, please send an email to Program Manager, Samantha Fabio, at sfabio@odu.edu.

Be a change agent in the workplace with a Black Belt Certification

Lean Six Sigma Black Belts act as change agents in the workplace and bring considerable problem solving and project management expertise to an organization.

Our Black Belt Program

Build upon the process improvement skills acquired during the Green Belt certification with our industry-leading Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

In just seven sessions over the course of two to three months, you'll master the tools to mentor Green Belts and other team members using real-world process improvement methods.

Black belts leverage the tools and concepts in their lean six sigma "toolbox" to successfully lead projects that deliver meaningful results to the organization.

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Program Details

  • Overview

    Pre-requisite: To enroll in this course, students must already possess a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

    Throughout this course, students will:

    • Review lean six sigma tools and concepts
    • Think about their organization as a collection of processes, which can always be improved
    • Relate lean six sigma concepts to the overall business mission and objective
    • Understand and apply the five-step DMAIC model as a framework to organize process improvement activities
    • Employ a wide range of process improvement techniques

    Students register and pay tuition with ODU. USF will provide login credentials to each student to access the class.

  • Schedule

    Saturday
    9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

  • Location

    Online, Live, Synchronous

Faculty

Dr. Ian Briggs is a business leader and educator with over 20 years of experience in leadership, operations, project management, sales, marketing, and human resources. He has global expertise managing cross-functional teams across industries like electronic manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, IT, sports, non-profit, and healthcare. Dr. Briggs has held leadership roles at Merck and Microsoft, directing successful global projects. He also ran his own business for 10 years, coaching world-class athletes.

More recently, he has focused on educating companies on leadership, people management, and enhancing productivity through effective human resource management. Dr. Briggs holds a business degree, an MBA in international business and HR management, and a PhD in Management with a focus on leadership and organizational change, blending academic knowledge with practical experience to prepare adult learners for success.

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Benefits

  • Level Up: Add to your Green Belt skills to increase profits, decrease costs and improve efficiency using proven process improvement techniques.
  • Lead Teams: Become a respected mentor and change-agent trained to coach Green Belts and other team members.
  • Résumé Builder: Enhance your résumé and become an indispensable asset to your organization by learning how to remove waste and solve problems caused by inefficient business processes.
  • Stay Ahead: Boost your earning power and increase your chances of landing a new job or promotion. According to the American Society for Quality, 30% of newly certified Black Belts receive a promotion within 12 months.

Who Should Attend?

Are you looking to improve business processes, eliminate inefficiencies, enhance quality, build best-in-class systems, and be part of building a leaner culture at their organization by applying the same process improvement methodologies implemented by top companies across the globe? If so, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is for you! This program is especially popular for those who already have their Green Belt and work as:

  • Project Managers
  • Operation Managers
  • Project Team Participants
  • Business Analysts
  • Technical Specialists

Corporate Clients

ODU and USF offer custom Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training for corporate clients. Interested in offering training to your employees? Let us schedule a Lunch & Learn to explore our services.

Cost & Aid

  • Fees

    $2,995 includes:

    • All materials & tools
    • Final exam
    • Final storyboard review

  • Financial Aid

    Continuing Education can accept payments for courses in several different forms. ODU's helpful staff can assist you in determining if you might qualify for any number of various funding options that could assist you with non-credit continuing educational opportunities to improve your marketability and advance your career.

  • Careers

    This program is especially popular for those who already have their Green Belt and work as:

    • Project Managers
    • Operation Managers
    • Project Team Participants
    • Business Analysts
    • Technical Specialists
  • Future Outcomes

    You'll walk away from this program with a recognized credential that highlights your dedication to the principles of continuous improvement:

    • Further your skills to increase profits, decrease costs and improve efficiency using proven process improvement techniques.
    • Enhance your résumé and become an indispensable asset to your organization.
    • Boost your earning power and increase your chances of landing a new job or promotion.
    • Become a respected mentor to colleagues and coach Green Belts and other team members.