EasyELEarning Academy
Six Sigma Black Belt – Process Improvement and Project Leadership
Lead demanding improvement projects.
Your next step in professional development
Develop your approach to complex improvement projects, combining deeper analysis with project leadership and sustainable implementation.
What you will learn
- Complex project definition
- Advanced data and cause analysis
- Solution evaluation and control
- Methodological leadership of teams
Who is this course for?
Experienced Green Belts and professionals leading demanding improvement projects.
Prerequisites
Green Belt knowledge and improvement project experience recommended; entry requirements will be agreed before booking.
Schedule and learning format
All teaching is delivered live, either online or in person. You apply the content in guided exercises and can discuss questions directly with your trainer. We agree the course schedule, dates and delivery arrangements with you before the course starts. The Odoo learning portal provides course information and materials; there are no asynchronous teaching units.
- Choose your format and agree the schedule
- Attend live teaching, complete exercises and discuss questions
- Complete the assessment and meet the credential requirements
Materials, assessment and credential
EasyELEarning Academy course certificate, subject to the defined completion requirements.
Price and booking
The current price is displayed in the booking section above. Where variants are available, the price updates with your selection. Course dates, teaching language and the venue for in-person delivery are agreed with you. Contact us if you would like help choosing the right format.
Live online sessions take place via alfaview. Your Odoo learning portal brings together course information and materials.
Self-employed? Explore KOMPASS before booking.
KOMPASS may support suitable professional development for eligible solo self-employed people in Germany. Arrange a consultation with us to discuss course selection. Mandatory funding advice and eligibility checks are provided by an official KOMPASS advisory centre. Only make a binding booking after the qualification voucher has been issued. Training must include at least 20 hours; not every offer meets this condition. Funding eligibility is assessed individually.
Frequently asked questions about this course
Is a Green Belt certificate enough to start Black Belt?
Our course recommends Green Belt knowledge and experience with improvement projects. A certificate alone does not show how confidently you apply the methods. We agree admission conditions before booking, considering your previous projects, analytical experience and responsibilities.
What does Black Belt add beyond Green Belt?
The focus moves towards more demanding improvement work: structuring complex projects, analysing data and causes in greater depth, assessing solutions and guiding project teams methodically. It is intended for people who already apply the foundations and want greater responsibility for reliable improvement results.
Does a Black Belt project have to come from manufacturing?
No. What matters is a clearly describable process problem, a practical scope for action and information that can be analysed. Service or administrative workflows may also be suitable. When planning the course, we discuss whether your example offers enough depth for analysis, implementation and sustaining results.
How do I avoid treating symptoms rather than causes?
Define the problem first and test possible causes against evidence. A quick assumption should not immediately trigger a corrective measure. The course develops data and root-cause analysis so that you can explain relationships and then check whether a change actually has the intended effect.
Are project leadership and communication part of Black Belt?
Yes. Methodical team leadership is one of the stated learning objectives. Good analysis needs to be translated into shared decisions and practical actions. The course therefore considers not only tools but also how to move demanding improvement work forward with the people involved.
Is this Black Belt a PECB or ASQ award?
This offer leads to an EasyELEarning Academy course certificate after the specified completion requirements have been met. It is not a PECB or ASQ certificate. If your employer requires a particular issuing body, please discuss that requirement with us before booking.
How long does Black Belt take, and should I allow time for my own work?
Black Belt follows an individual course plan, so a fixed number of days is not advertised. We agree dates, scope and the integration of your professional tasks before the course starts. This lets you assess the time commitment associated with the agreed learning objectives before booking.
Does completing Black Belt automatically make me a Master Black Belt or trainer?
Black Belt is a development step rather than automatic approval for every advanced role. Our Master Black Belt is intended for experienced Black Belts with project experience. Teaching roles or external certifications may have additional provider-specific requirements, which should be checked against your particular goal.
Selected courses compared
Which content fits your goals, which skills are practised, and what does the credential demonstrate? This selection compares our course with two specific alternatives.
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| Course offer | Content | Skills development | What the credential demonstrates |
|---|---|---|---|
| EasyELEarning Academy This course offer | The Academy programme addresses complex improvement projects, advanced data and root-cause analysis, evaluation of solutions and methodological leadership of project teams. | Develop your ability to structure demanding improvement tasks, guide project teams and turn analytical findings into changes that can be implemented and evaluated. | EasyELEarning Academy course certificate after meeting the agreed completion requirements. This is an Academy programme; its award is not a PECB credential. |
| TÜV SÜD Akademie Six Sigma Black Belt Aufbau-Training Related Black Belt upgrade; Green Belt required Provider’s course | Building on Green Belt knowledge, the programme develops advanced statistics, Lean approaches and Design for Six Sigma alongside a company project. | Participants learn to plan and lead complex improvement projects, advise operational management and provide methodological coaching to Yellow and Green Belts. | Certification requires the written examination and successful completion of a workplace training project, including a final project report submitted within the required timeframe. |
| TÜV Rheinland Akademie Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Related Black Belt upgrade; separate certification route Provider’s course | Project and multi-project management, advanced statistics, Lean management and communication are central. This development programme builds on existing Green Belt knowledge. | Participants develop capabilities for cross-functional improvement projects, advising project leaders and coaching Green Belts through methodologically demanding process improvement work. | Examination and certification are optional. The Black Belt certificate requires a passed written examination and a successful project, including its report. |
Checked: 31 October 2026. Based on the linked provider information. This selection is not a complete market overview. Related courses are identified; scope, entry requirements, teaching languages and examination languages may differ. The table describes learning objectives and credential types, without guaranteeing learning outcomes or general equivalence. Current offer and certification conditions apply. Official course names retain their original wording.
Curriculum, assessment and Academy certificate
The published programme explains learning objectives, modules, entry requirements, assessment tasks and pass criteria, as well as what the Academy certificate demonstrates.
Academy certificate: valid for no more than 3 years from the date of issue. Renewal is subject to a new assessment of the programme-specific requirements.