In today’s fast-evolving business environment, organizations require versatile leaders who can drive strategic transformation and deliver operational excellence. The Business Black Belt programme is designed for professionals seeking to master a wide spectrum of continuous improvement tools and leadership approaches while maintaining a strong grounding in Lean Six Sigma principles.

Developed in collaboration with our consulting experts and client community, this cutting-edge programme offers a rigorous alternative to the traditional Lean Six Sigma Black Belt path. It equips high-potential individuals with a unique blend of data-driven decision-making, agile leadership, change management, innovation, and digital transformation skills—enabling them to excel in dynamic and high-pressure environments.

Participants will earn the BQF Certified Black Belt status through a modernized, business-focused approach that prioritizes breadth of capability and practical leadership over in-depth statistical analysis.

Who Should Attend

This programme is ideal for professionals in operational, transformation, or improvement roles across diverse industries. It’s especially suited for:

  • Green Belt holders seeking a broader, business-centric route to Black Belt certification
  • Lean or Advanced Lean Practitioners ready to upgrade their qualifications
  • Traditional Black Belts aiming to expand their skillset in innovation, agility, and automation
  • Programme managers, business leaders, and consultants driving strategic change

Benefits for Practitioners

  • Master contemporary process improvement and agile leadership skills
  • Lead complex change initiatives confidently
  • Align projects with strategic goals
  • Coach and engage teams effectively
  • Enhance problem-solving and facilitation capabilities
  • Improve career prospects and leadership potential

Benefits for Programme Leaders

  • Prioritize and drive high-impact initiatives
  • Develop high-performing, cross-functional teams
  • Lead successful business transformation projects
  • Communicate and influence effectively across organizational levels
  • Understand and leverage digital tools like RPA

Benefits for Business Leaders

  • Foster a culture of innovation and agility
  • Enable proactive, enterprise-wide change
  • Use Systems Thinking to guide strategic direction
  • Empower teams to implement sustainable improvements

Entry Points

We recognize and build upon your previous training. The programme offers flexible entry points:

  • Entry Point 1: Start from Green Belt (no prior training)
  • Entry Point 2: Green Belt holders begin with Facilitating and Leading Change
  • Entry Point 3: Green Belt + Change Management training begins with Data Driven Insights
  • Entry Point 4: Current Black Belts begin with Strategic Operations and Improvement

Learning Outcomes

For Your Organization:

  • Develop change-ready teams
  • Empower leaders to align transformation with strategy
  • Build a sustainable culture of improvement
  • Drive measurable business outcomes

For You:

  • Gain advanced capability across Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, and Change Management
  • Learn to apply automation and innovation techniques effectively
  • Expand your influence and career opportunities
  • Join a growing network of change professionals

Delivery Options

Virtual Open Programme

  • Live Zoom sessions led by experienced Master Black Belt trainers
  • Hard copy and PDF learning materials
  • Downloadable tools and templates
  • 12-month access to e-learning portal THE BIZ

In-Company Training

  • Bespoke training tailored to your business objectives
  • Delivered virtually or on-site for four or more participants
  • Flexible scheduling based on your team’s availability

What You’ll Receive

  • Comprehensive training materials (hard copy + digital)
  • Downloadable templates and tools
  • Access to e-learning zone (THE BIZ) for 12 months
  • Opportunity to join our alumni network for continued learning and exchange

Certification Pathway

Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded the BQF Accredited Business Black Belt Certification, equivalent in status to the traditional Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Follow-On Options

  • Master Black Belt Programme
  • Design for Lean Six Sigma (DfLSS)
  • Bridge to ASQ Certification

Programme Content

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (6 Days)

Fundamentals of Lean and Six Sigma within the DMAIC framework for sustainable process improvements.

Facilitating and Leading Change (3 Days)

Practical change management, cultural alignment, and leadership in change initiatives.

Data Driven Insights and Decisions (4 Days)

Business intelligence, data interpretation, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making using Minitab.

Strategic and Operational Improvements (2 Days)

Tools for mapping value streams, leading continuous improvement, and enabling organizational change.

ICAgile – Business Agility Foundations (2 Days)

Foundational business agility, customer-centric value creation, and responsive innovation.

Introduction to Innovation and Design (1 Day)

Rapid design principles and tools for creative problem solving and ideation.

ICAgile – Agile Fundamentals (2 Days)

Understanding Agile frameworks, principles, and mindset to support dynamic work environments.

Technology Enabled Continuous Improvement (1 Day)

Exploring RPA (Robotic Process Automation) for business process improvement and efficiency.

Level: Advanced | Duration: 21 Days | Cost: $8,800

Ready to lead transformation in your organization?

Become a Certified Business Black Belt and drive real change with confidence.

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