Black Belt Training & Certification
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PDUS
8 PDUs
LEVEL
Advanced
BOOST CREDENTIALS
Globally Recognized Certification
DELIVER RESULTS
With Ethical Efficiency™
PDUs: 8 PDUs
LEVEL: Advanced
BOOST CREDENTIALS: Globally Recognized Certification
DELIVER RESULTS: With Ethical Efficiency™
Black Belt
Course Description
GLSS Black Belt Training & Certification is an advanced-level course for people who want to gain a comprehensive knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles, methodologies, and tools. Black Belts have a deeper expertise of Lean Six Sigma than Green Belts and are typically responsible for leading large, complex projects while also mentoring Green Belts and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
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GLSS Black Belt Training & Certification empowers people to complete real Lean Six Sigma projects that deliver significant, measurable process improvement results more efficiently than other Black Belt courses because of our optimized Project-Based Learning approach.
Register today and you’ll learn how to:
- Improve your Leadership & Change Management skills
- Coach Green Belts and project teams
- Manage improvement programs
- Perform statistical analysis with Kure’s AI
The following individuals should prioritize on getting a Black Belt Certification. Learn more about the roles across different belt levels here.
- Senior Leaders & Managers: Ideal for those responsible for leading large-scale, strategic process improvement initiatives and driving significant organizational change.
- Operational Executives: For those in charge of overseeing complex processes and systems, requiring advanced Lean Six Sigma expertise to optimize performance and lead cross-functional teams.
- Experienced Process Improvement Professionals: Individuals who are ready to elevate their skills, lead major improvement projects, and mentor others, playing a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement across the organization.
Black Belt
Certification Process
Complete the GLSS Black Belt Training to improve your Leadership & Change Management skills, coach Green Belts and project teams, manage improvement programs, and perform statistical analysis with Kure’s AI. You’ll have the option to complete a Black Belt project alongside your training. Once you finish your training and assessments, you’ll earn your GLSS Black Belt Certification!
Request 1-on-1 Project Coaching and a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt will help ensure your project is completed successfully and efficiently. Our Group Project Coaching makes it easy for teams to complete online training while also creating the opportunity for groups to learn together, developing a synergy beyond individual coaching.
Black Belt
Course Content
& Timing
(15 minutes)
This course overview outlines the broader responsibilities of a Black Belt, including leading complex projects, coaching others in problem-solving, and driving organization’s Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Overview of Black Belt Training
- Ethical Efficiency
(60 minutes)
In this Module, you’ll learn how to guide others effectively as they embark on their projects.
- Define Phase: Common Challenges
- Multi-Generation Plan
- Value Finder
- Risk Assessment
(60 minutes)
In this Module, you’ll focus on collecting the most relevant data to drive meaningful decisions and address root causes.
- Measure Phase: Common Challenges
- Sampling
- Measurement System Assessment (MSA)
(90 minutes)
In this Module, you’ll examine the data collected to identify potential causes, validate these causes, and apply statistical methods to enhance the precision and reliability of your findings.
- Analyze Phase: Common Challenges
- Nested Pareto
- Hypothesis Testing
- Correlation & Regression
(45 minutes)
In this Module, the goal is to identify solutions that eliminate, reduce, or mitigate one or more root causes, as well as find the best solutions among them.
- Improve Phase: Common Challenges
- Brainstorming
- Pilot
- Gantt Chart
(45 minutes)
In this Module, you’ll ensure that the progress is maintained, develop a Monitoring & Response Plan, as well as ensure the Process Owner is prepared to manage the improved process going forward.
- Control Phase: Common Challenges
- Quality Mapping
- RACI Matrix
(45 minutes)
In this Module, you’ll learn how to manage multiple improvement projects via project portfolio management.
- Project Portfolio
Yellow Belt
Green Belt
Black Belt
| Pricing | Yellow Belt | Green Belt | Black Belt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training Cost | $99.00 | $599.00 | $999.00 |
| Certification Cost | Included | Included | Included |
| Estimated Completion Time | 2 Hours | 4 Hours | 8 Hours |
| Learning Management System |  | | |
| Training | Online, Self-Paced | Online, Self-Paced | Online, Self-Paced |
| Certification | 40 Multiple Choice Questions | 80 Multiple Choice Questions | 120 Multiple Choice Questions |
| Recertification Required? | | | |
| Project Management Software | Optional (Kure) | Optional (Kure) | Optional (Kure) |
| Statistical Software | Optional (Kure) | Optional (Kure) | Optional (Kure) |
| Coaching | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| PDUs | 2 PDUs | 4 PDUs | 8 PDUs |
A Message From Our Founder
"At GLSS, we empower everyone with Ethical Efficiency™ — training and technology that gives teams the compassion, competency and courage to improve their companies and communities."
–Karlo Tanjuakio, GLSS Founder
Black Belt Pricing
$299.40
$499.00
$599.40
$999.00
To ensure the quality of our GLSS (beta-wp.goleansixsigma.com) certification holders, recertification is required every two years. The recertification process consists of retaking the course or submitting a Lean Six Sigma project through Kure. Our new certificates now include a specified expiration date. If your certificate shows no expiration date, your certification will expire two years after the course completion date. To renew your certification, please subscribe to our GLSS Subscription.
Client Testimonials
"We’ve had the pleasure of working with GLSS for many years. Their team is professional, reliable, and deeply committed to supporting our mutual goal—the success of our students. GLSS is a trusted partner we truly value."
"Participants reported not only a stronger understanding of problem solving principles but also greater confidence in applying Lean Six Sigma to real problems. Leadership quickly saw that GLSS’s innovative instructional design was the path forward."
"GLSS has been a trusted partner, easy to work with, and a valuable advisor over the years. The GLSS team was consistently available through chat or email, and issues were resolved quickly!"
"Over the past couple of years, it has been a pleasure collaborating with GLSS to deliver top-tier courses to our SDSU Global Campus students... We are excited to continue offering high-quality Lean Six Sigma programs together!"
"GLSS certification makes our students more competitive in the affiliated healthcare marketplace. GLSS’ exceptional service, responsiveness, innovation, and dedication to supporting our students have been invaluable."
"GLSS has been the foundation of GEHA's continuous improvement training. When we decided to provide our teams with self-paced and online training, we made the right decision by choosing GLSS."
"The GLSS team has provided great support to our students and faculty from day one of our subscription. They are attentive to our questions, and we always receive a speedy reply. The relationship has been smooth and accommodating!"
"The previous training we went through was a week-long boot camp that took us away from our daily work and there was no commitment to do any project afterwards. With GLSS, we were applying the tools to a real project which solidified learning much better."
"Working with GLSS has been an absolute pleasure! We were looking for a self-paced and highly intuitive platform to rollout training on a large scale. I'd highly recommend partnering with the GLSS if you want to drive your organization to a leaner way of working!"
"GLSS does a great job explaining Lean Six Sigma in an easy to follow format – and that’s not an easy task. It’s what got me interested in their courses. The customer service they provide have exceeded my expectations."
"What enabled us to reach our goals was the accessibility and user-friendly design of the GLSS platform—its remote learning model, self-guided structure, and overall affordability made it easy and effective for us to succeed."
Black Belt Reviews
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Good refresher of improvement and project management subjects
Excellent training program! The content was clear, practical, and easy to follow. I gained valuable knowledge and tools that I can immediately apply in my professional role. I highly recommend the GLSS Lean Six Sigma to anyone looking to enhance their process improvement skills.
Enjoyed the training. It will be extremely helpful within my organization and my role.
GLSS is an excellent experience to hone my strategic planning and project management skills. Increasing my knowledge from White Belt to Black Belt empowers me for succesful project requests, progress, and implementation for sustained success through leadership and staff (stakeholder) buy in and engagement.
I highly recommend the GLSS Black Belt Training & Certification program. The course provides a practical and engaging approach to Lean Six Sigma, combining DMAIC methodology, statistical analysis, project management, and Ethical Efficiency principles. The content is easy to follow, relevant to real-world business challenges, and supported by excellent examples and exercises.
The training helped strengthen my problem-solving, process improvement, and leadership skills while providing tools I can immediately apply in the workplace. Overall, it is a well-structured program that delivers significant value for professionals looking to drive measurable business results and continuous improvement.
I enjoyed the GLSS program and found the content very relevant and applicable to the work I do.
This course was easy and straight forward to follow. Love the examples of the Bistro
It's a good platform to improve ethical efficiency in our organizations.
This was a great and affordable way to earn my black belt certification. I highly recommend!
Thank you to the GLSS team for an outstanding Black Belt training experience. The self-paced format was supported by creative, engaging, and easy-to-follow training materials that made learning both enjoyable and practical.
I gained valuable knowledge in project portfolio management, project validation, hypothesis testing, risk assessment, stakeholder management, control plans, and sustaining process improvements. The training strengthened my ability to apply data-driven problem-solving and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to deliver meaningful business results.
A special thank you to everyone involved in developing the course content. The quality, creativity, and real-world application of the material made for an exceptional learning experience.
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