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Program Description for Six Sigma Black Belt	View Basket

Provider

Western Michigan University

Date of last update

5/8/2012

Description

This is a non-credit course offered completely online through Western Michigan University's Extended University Programs The Six Sigma Black Belt Online Training Program integrates Six Sigma with hands-on data analysis. The program material provides you with an in-depth look at the Six Sigma Black Belt problem-solving methodology, DMAIC: Define the problem, Measure key aspects, Analyze data, Improve the process, Control the future process. You'll also learn about deployment and project development approaches. All materials are included. Your analytical and problem-solving skills will be challenged by workshops, which are incorporated extensively throughout the training. Once you've successfully completed the program, you'll be eligible to work toward a Black Belt Certification through the International Quality Federation (http://www.iqfnet.org). Achieving this certification is at your discretion and dependent upon you meeting the criteria the International Quality Federation sets; certification is not automatic upon completion of this program or tied to the accredited college or university you registered through. Upon registering, you're given an initial six months to complete the program. Should you need more time, you may request a six-month extension at no additional charge.

Contact Name

Contact Phone Number

(269) 387-4200

Contact URL

http://www.wmich.edu/offcampus/professional/non-credit.php?cid=45&s=business

Course Length

6 Months

Admission Requirements

Black Belt candidates generally have college degrees in industry-related fields, including business, engineering, or sciences. They're comfortable using mathematics, are experienced problem solvers, have college-level reading comprehension skills, and are proficient in using Windows-based computer software, including Microsoft Office and general statistical software packages. You should also have Excel 2000 or any more recent version of Excel in order to complete the program. To access this program and Study Guide, you need only a Web-enabled computer. To run the Green Belt XL software, you’ll need to have Excel 2003, 2007, or 2010 . Black Belts should also have a general statistical software package, such as Minitab. Optionally, they may purchase an upgrade to the Green Belt XL software which includes a untility to construct designed experiments. (The utility alone does not run in 64 bit environments.)

Credential Earned

Other

Other Credential Description

Online Certificate

Sources of Financial Assistance Accepted

Individual Training Accounts, http://www.gatlineducation.com/fin_aid.html

Estimated Waiting Period to Enter Program

1 Weeks

License Fee for Employment

Program Cost

$2,695

Additional Costs

Internship/Externship Required

New Program

Completion Rate

100.0%

Number of Graduates in the last year

Employment Rate

Not Available

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Training-Related Placement Rate

Not Available

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Average Starting Wage

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Program Description for Six Sigma Black Belt