This advanced programme is designed for certified Black Belts ready to progress to the highest level of Lean Six Sigma accreditation through the British Quality Foundation (BQF). The Master Black Belt (MBB) certification equips professionals to lead enterprise-wide improvement initiatives and support strategic transformation through Lean Six Sigma.

As a Master Black Belt, you will become a Continuous Improvement consultant and mentor—internally within your organization or externally as a specialist—capable of shaping culture, training others, and delivering high-impact results.

Role of a Master Black Belt

Typical responsibilities include:

• Leading large-scale improvement and innovation projects
• Coaching and mentoring Green and Black Belts
• Acting as a subject matter expert in data analysis, change management, and workshop facilitation
• Supporting project champions and business leaders in building a culture of Continuous Improvement (CI)
• Designing and delivering Lean Six Sigma training across all organizational levels
• Overseeing Lean Six Sigma deployment to align with strategic objectives

Who Should Enroll

• Certified Black Belts (BQF or equivalent) with a minimum of two years of practical experience
• Professionals ready to take on strategic CI leadership roles
• Individuals seeking to expand their capabilities in advanced analytics, coaching, training, and Lean Six Sigma deployment

Path to Certification

To become a BQF Certified Master Black Belt, you must:

• Be a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (BQF or equivalent)
• Complete a relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme
• Pass the MBB examination
• Undergo a formal assessment of Master Black Belt-level proficiency

Training Modules

MBB candidates typically complete a tailored selection of advanced modules, including:

• Advanced Black Belt Tools (3 days)
• Managing Change (3 days)
• Lean Six Sigma for Innovation & Design (Design for Six Sigma) (3 days)
• Agile for Lean Six Sigma (2 days)
• Lean Practitioner (3 days)
• Advanced MBB Statistical Tools (3 days)
• Value Stream Mapping Masterclass (2 days)
• Introduction to Transformational Change Masterclass (1 day)
• Facilitating Improvement Workshops Masterclass (1 day)

Additional personalised coaching in Lean Leadership, Business Transformation, and Deployment Strategy is available.

You may also benefit from BQF’s broader development courses such as:

• EFQM Assessor (2 days)
• Benchmarking (1 day)
• Balanced Scorecard (1 day)

Additional Support & Networking

Participants gain access to:

• Deployment Leaders Network events (held every 6 months) for peer collaboration and knowledge exchange
• One year of individual BQF membership, which includes participation in industry events and special interest groups

MBB Examination

A two-hour open-book exam tests your advanced knowledge and analytical capability. You’ll be required to perform and interpret statistical analysis using Minitab or a comparable statistical software.

MBB Assessment Process

You’ll compile an evidence-based portfolio to demonstrate:

• Your leadership and coaching of CI projects and training programmes
• Application of advanced Lean Six Sigma tools in complex scenarios
• Facilitation of improvement workshops and team engagements
• Tangible contributions to Lean Six Sigma deployment within an organization
• Examples of influencing cultural or organizational change
• Project storyboards and critiques for at least six projects you have led or supported

The final step involves a half-day assessment interview with a panel of BQF Assessors to discuss and validate your experience. A formal report is not required—just clear documentation of your contributions and results.