International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC)

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB)


Credential: Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB)
Credentialing Agency: International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC) Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB) is a professional who is well versed in the Lean Six Sigma Methodology, who leads complex improvement projects, typically in a full-time capacity. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt possesses a thorough understanding of all aspects of the Lean Six Sigma Method including a high-level of competence in the subject matters contained within the phases of Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) as defined by the IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Body of Knowledge. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt understands how to implement, perform, interpret and apply Lean Six Sigma at an advanced level of proficiency. There are no prerequisites required in order to sit for the IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Exam.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements 

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience
  • Education
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 3 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC)

2415 East Camelback Road, Suite 700
Phoenix, AZ  85016

Phone: (602) 734-0561

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Written Exam

  • Define Phase
    • The Basics of Six Sigma
      • Meanings of Six Sigma
      • General History of Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement
      • Deliverables of a Lean Six Sigma Project
      • The Problem Solving Strategy Y = f(x)
      • Voice of the Customer, Business and Employee
      • Six Sigma Roles & Responsibilities
    • The Fundamentals of Six Sigma
      • Defining a Process
      • Critical to Quality Characteristics (CTQ’s)
      • Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
      • Pareto Analysis (80:20 rule)
      • Basic Six Sigma Metrics
    • Selecting Lean Six Sigma Projects
      • Building a Business Case & Project Charter
      • Developing Project Metrics
      • Financial Evaluation & Benefits Capture
    • The Lean Enterprise
      • Understanding Lean
      • The History of Lean
      • Lean & Six Sigma
      • The Seven Elements of Waste
      • 5S
  • Measure Phase
    • Process Definition
      • Cause & Effect / Fishbone Diagrams
      • Process Mapping, SIPOC, Value Stream Map
      • X-Y Diagram
      • Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
    • Six Sigma Statistics
      • Basic Statistics
      • Descriptive Statistics
      • Normal Distributions & Normality
      • Graphical Analysis
    • Measurement System Analysis
      • Precision & Accuracy
      • Bias, Linearity & Stability
      • Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility
      • Variable & Attribute MSA
    • Process Capability
      • Capability Analysis
      • Concept of Stability
      • Attribute & Discrete Capability
      • Monitoring Techniques
  • Analyze Phase
    • Patterns of Variation
      • Multi-Vari Analysis
      • Classes of Distributions
    • Inferential Statistics
      • Understanding Inference
      • Sampling Techniques & Uses
      • Central Limit Theorem
    • Hypothesis Testing
      • General Concepts & Goals of Hypothesis Testing
      • Significance; Practical vs. Statistical
      • Risk; Alpha & Beta
      • Types of Hypothesis Test
    • Hypothesis Testing with Normal Data
      • 1 & 2 sample t-tests
      • 1 sample variance
      • One Way ANOVA
    • Hypothesis Testing with Non-Normal Data
      • Mann-Whitney
      • Kruskal-Wallis
      • Mood’s Median
      • Friedman
      • 1 Sample Sign
      • 1 Sample Wilcoxon
      • One and Two Sample Proportion
      • Chi-Squared (Contingency Tables)
  • Improve Phase
    • Simple Linear Regression
      • Correlation
      • Regression Equations
      • Residuals Analysis
    • Multiple Regression Analysis
      • Non- Linear Regression
      • Multiple Linear Regression
      • Confidence & Prediction Intervals
      • Residuals Analysis
      • Data Transformation, Box Cox
    • Designed Experiments
      • Experiment Objectives
      • Experimental Methods
      • Experiment Design Considerations
    • Full Factorial Experiments
      • 2k Full Factorial Designs
      • Linear & Quadratic Mathematical Models
      • Balanced & Orthogonal Designs
      • Fit, Diagnose Model and Center Points
    • Fractional Factorial Experiments
      • Designs
      • Confounding Effects
      • Experimental Resolution
  • Control Phase
    • Lean Controls
      • Control Methods for 5S
      • Kanban
      • Poka-Yoke (Mistake Proofing)
    • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
      • Data Collection for SPC
      • I-MR Chart
      • Xbar-R Chart
      • U Chart
      • P Chart
      • NP Chart
      • Xbar-S Chart
      • CumSum Chart
      • EWMA Chart
      • Control Methods
      • Control Chart Anatomy
      • Subgroups, Impact of Variation, Frequency of Sampling
      • Center Line & Control Limit Calculations
    • Six Sigma Control Plans
      • Cost Benefit Analysis
      • Elements of the Control Plan
      • Elements of the Response Plan

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB) examination:

Testing Information

Testing for this credential is handled by Pearson VUE. The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.

To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:

For more information on the International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC) testing process, visit the agency website.

RECERTIFICATION

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB) credential has the following recertification information:

  • As of March 1, 2017, candidates must pass a recertification exam to maintain a current status of certification.  

    IASSC Recertification Black Belt Exam is a 75 question, closed book, proctored exam with a 2 hour allotted time. The Exam contains approximately 15 multiple-choice and true/false questions from each major section of the IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Body of Knowledge. In order to successfully achieve recertification, professionals must achieve a minimum score point equivalency of 70%.

Additional considerations for the Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB) include:

  • There are no prerequisites required in order to sit for the IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Exam. For those who wish to sit for the exam it is recommended, but not required, that Lean Six Sigma training is obtained through a qualified institution, Lean Six Sigma trainer or corporate program. It is also recommended, although not required, that those sitting for the exam have some degree of real-world Lean Six Sigma work experience and project application experience.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

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Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the military occupation (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Promotion Points

This certification has been approved for promotion points.

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Star

Star credentials are MOS enhancing, as designated by the Proponent. MOS enhancing credentials are directly related to an MOS or ASI, are taught either partially or completely as part of a Program of Instruction (POI), and improves the MOS technical proficiency.

Skill Level

The Skill Level reflects the level, based on MOS training and/or experience, the Soldier should be the most prepared to successfully earn the credential. See the Table Legend for details about each level.

Proponent Funded

Indicates the credential may have funding through the MOS proponent. Some proponents offer credentialing opportunities in conjunction with military training and/or as part of MOS development beyond the training base.

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Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

LaDR

This credential is recommended on the rating Learning and Development Roadmap (LaDR) for Sailors currently in the pay grade indicated on the icon, BUT MAY BE TAKEN BY SAILORS IN OTHER PAY GRADES.

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GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

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ICAC

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ABSNC

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NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

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IAS

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Low

May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

High

Highly attainable: mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

MOS is Military Occupational Specialty
ASI is Additional Skill Identifier
WOMOS is Warrant Officer Military Occupational Specialty

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Credential preparation courses are provided at no cost through Navy e-Learning. Click for external link to the Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) web site, then select the “Navy e-Learning” link within the “Learning” tab to proceed to Navy e-Learning.

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