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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

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Go Beyond Your Green Belt.

Blaze a path towards $100k in savings with the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt program.

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For individuals who have successfully completed a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Green Belt training, this intensive program provides a systematic method to improve performance efficiencies and reduce variations in all business operations. Master advanced methodologies through application-based learning and lead your organization towards higher productivity and profitability gains. As a Black Belt you will learn to identify all types of waste, determine constraints and defects, create rapid improvements through Kaizen events, and monitor performance through balanced measurements. Throughout the program you will apply LSS directly to a real-world project resulting in a minimum of $100,000 in projected annual savings. 

Required Pre-Requisite: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (see below for details)
 

Course Goals & Learning Objectives

 
  • Learn the combined LSS tools at a Black Belt level
  • Acquire the ability to select projects, develop teams and deliver results
  • Develop skills utilizing LSS tools and implement for quantifiable results
  • Apply the concepts to a project impacting the bottom line
  • Prepare the practitioner to deploy LSS to other individuals in their organizations
  • Develop the ability to train other LSS White, Yellow, and Green Belts
 

Program Requirements

 

Only students who have successfully completed a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt will be admitted into this program. If you did not complete your Green Belt at UC San Diego Divsion of Extended Studies, please email the Program Manager, Angela Miller, to determine your elegibilty at ProcessPrograms@ucsd.edu.

Applicants must have a project(s) in mind when starting the class. The project must be focused on improving a current process that is brought in from the student's company or organization. The instructors will provide guidance to ensure a successful project completion.  Course materials are provided to students, including tools which aids in statistical analysis.
 

Learning Formats


 
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Live Online (Virtual sessions hosted via Zoom):

 
  • Step into the virtual classroom and receive guided mentorship from a Master Black Belt. Learn how to apply the Lean Six Sigma tools to a real-life project. Project must result in a projected ROI of $100k.
  • Network and collaborate with fellow students in the classroom and during provided lunches. 
  • Classes meet one day a week from 8am -12pm PDT (seven sessions over five months). Click on the “Live Online Class” section below to view, dates, and times.
 


  Online:

 
  • Instructor-led training on your schedule. Access lectures and materials 24/7.
  • (2) Live one-on-one project coaching sessions with Master Black Belt Instructor. Asks questions and engage with Instructors via email.
  • Weekly discussion board topics that provide an additional opportunity to engage with the content and your peers.
  • Complete a real project under the mentorship of a Master Black Belt.

No-Interest Payment Plan

 

 
To break the tuition into monthly portions, please complete the No-Interest Payment Plan Request Form.

Questions:

Contact Angela Miller, Program Manager
📅 Schedule a phone appointment or email:
ProcessPrograms@ucsd.edu

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Course Information

Online
Live Online
6.00 units
$3,695.00

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This course applies to these programs

Project Management Supply Management Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belt

Course sessions

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Section ID:

181462

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

No textbook required.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 11/3/2024

Note:

This program is for students who have completed an LSS Green Belt. Students must bring in a real project from their organization as part of the training. Training is fully online and students can complete at their preferred times. However, students schedule live one-on-one coaching sessions with the Instructor, hosted via Zoom. Instructional training takes place 10/28 - 1/31; students then have 8 weeks to work on projects. Final project presentations take place on Thurs, March 27, 2024.

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
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Instructor: James Athon

James Athon
Jim Athon is a Continuous Improvement COE leader and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. He has had nearly 25-years of success in driving process improvement methodologies, principles, and best practices. Since 2001, Jim has served as the President of The Athon Group, Inc., a premier supplier of Six Sigma training, coaching, and consulting services at all levels of Lean Six Sigma deployment, including Executive Leadership, Champion, Master Black Belt, Black Belt, and Green Belt. He has personally trained and coached over 500 Black Belts and over 200 Green Belts, with his primary focus being teaching the DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) problem-solving framework.

After earning a Master Black Belt at General Electric, Jim has led Lean Six Sigma projects for prominent organizations such as Target, Chevron, Cisco, Nokia, Kraft Foods, Schwab, and Adena Health Systems, and spearheaded over 42 million in revenue gains. He is a catalyst for standardization of processes, digital transformation, technology optimization, and is passionate about transforming inefficient and error-prone activities into lean, efficient, and repeatable processes.

As a Lean Six Sigma expert and trainer, Jim has presented at over 30 industry seminars, as well as coached and mentored over 1,000 Green and Black Belt professionals. His vast experience and unique ability to communicate complex concepts into commonly understood language and relatable examples make him an exceptional coach and mentor.

Jim proudly served for 10-years in the US Air Force Reserve & was honorably discharged as E5 Staff Sergeant.
 
 
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Section ID:

185476

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

No textbook required.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 2/27/2025

Note:

The Black Belt Live Online program is offered in an engaging hybrid format; all live sessions take place on Fridays via Zoom, 8am - 12pm PT. In addition to the live training, students access online assignments, videos, and materials to complete anytime. Class sessions take place on Fridays from Feb 21 - April 4 ; 8am - 12pm PT. Final project presentations will take place on Wednesday, June 04 , 2024.

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
2/21/2025 Fri 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
2/28/2025 Fri 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
3/7/2025 Fri 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
3/14/2025 Fri 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
3/21/2025 Fri 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
4/4/2025 Fri 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
6/4/2025 Wed 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
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Instructor: James Athon

James Athon
Jim Athon is a Continuous Improvement COE leader and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. He has had nearly 25-years of success in driving process improvement methodologies, principles, and best practices. Since 2001, Jim has served as the President of The Athon Group, Inc., a premier supplier of Six Sigma training, coaching, and consulting services at all levels of Lean Six Sigma deployment, including Executive Leadership, Champion, Master Black Belt, Black Belt, and Green Belt. He has personally trained and coached over 500 Black Belts and over 200 Green Belts, with his primary focus being teaching the DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) problem-solving framework.

After earning a Master Black Belt at General Electric, Jim has led Lean Six Sigma projects for prominent organizations such as Target, Chevron, Cisco, Nokia, Kraft Foods, Schwab, and Adena Health Systems, and spearheaded over 42 million in revenue gains. He is a catalyst for standardization of processes, digital transformation, technology optimization, and is passionate about transforming inefficient and error-prone activities into lean, efficient, and repeatable processes.

As a Lean Six Sigma expert and trainer, Jim has presented at over 30 industry seminars, as well as coached and mentored over 1,000 Green and Black Belt professionals. His vast experience and unique ability to communicate complex concepts into commonly understood language and relatable examples make him an exceptional coach and mentor.

Jim proudly served for 10-years in the US Air Force Reserve & was honorably discharged as E5 Staff Sergeant.
 
 
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