You receive your Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certificate, issued by Lean Sigma Experts Australia, after passing all graded assessments. No external exam is needed for the LSEA certificate. An optional exam-only pathway to globally recognised Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) certification is available afterwards, if you choose to pursue it.
- 105 hours of self-paced, professionally narrated eLearning
- 12 months of 24/7 online access from date of purchase
- Curriculum aligned to and accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)
- Delivered by Lean Sigma Experts Australia, an accredited training organisation
- Certificate on completion
- Graded phase assessments
- CSSC accredited
- Globally aligned and accredited
- Advanced / expert level
What is the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Online Training?
The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt online training is a self-paced, 105-hour advanced certification course for professionals in Australia who lead complex improvement initiatives. You complete professionally narrated eLearning modules, interactive quizzes and a test for each of the five DMAIC phases, and on successful completion you are awarded your Black Belt certificate by Lean Sigma Experts Australia.
Black Belts master the full DMAIC framework and the advanced analytical toolkit, including regression, design of experiments, advanced hypothesis testing, process capability and statistical process control. You learn to lead enterprise-level projects, turn data into decisions, and mentor Green Belts and cross-functional teams.
Because the course is fully online, you study at your own pace, anywhere in Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or remote. Your access runs 24/7 for 12 months from the date of purchase, and you can stop and restart from exactly where you left off. New to Six Sigma at this level? The Green Belt online training is the recommended foundation first.
Course at a glance
| Format | 100% online, self-paced eLearning with narrated modules and interactive quizzes |
| Course duration | Rated at 105 learning hours |
| Access period | 12 months from date of purchase, 24/7 |
| Level | Advanced / expert. Green Belt knowledge recommended; no formal prerequisite |
| Assessment | Complete all eLearning modules and quizzes, pass all five DMAIC phase tests at 80% or better |
| Certificate | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certificate issued by Lean Sigma Experts Australia after passing all quizzes and five phase tests. External CSSC exam optional |
| Optional pathway | Exam-only CSSC certification after training, if you choose it |
| Accreditation | Aligned to and accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) |
| Pricing | As displayed above, quoted in AUD, plus GST |
Your certificate, and the optional global exam pathway
On successful completion of the course you are awarded your Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certificate, issued by Lean Sigma Experts Australia (LSEA). It confirms you have completed training that rigorously meets the international standards and practical competencies embedded in the Lean Six Sigma body of knowledge. Certification is assessed through the course's graded phase tests; no external exam is needed for the LSEA certificate.
This self-paced course is built to the body of knowledge of the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC). That means you finish fully prepared to sit the external CSSC certification exam, if and when you want it. This is an advantage, not an obligation:
- Most learners use the LSEA certificate as their professional credential. It is backed by CSSC accreditation and a globally aligned body of knowledge.
- If you later want a third-party, internationally portable credential, the streamlined exam-only CSSC certification route is open to you, and this training qualifies you for it.
- As an accredited training organisation, we can advise you on the exam process whenever you are ready.
Accreditation and recognition
This self-paced Black Belt course is aligned to and accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC), a professional association that accredits curriculum providers across more than 165 countries, including universities, third-party training firms and individual trainers. Your certificate reflects a body of knowledge that is recognised industry-wide.
Lean Sigma Experts Australia is an accredited training organisation, holding accreditations from the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC), PeopleCert IASSC, and the International Lean Six Sigma Institute (ILSSI). These accreditations span our full range of Lean Six Sigma training, from self-paced online courses through to instructor-led and examination pathways.
Who should enrol in this Black Belt course?
The Black Belt is for professionals ready to lead at the highest level of process improvement, including:
- Experienced Green Belts advancing to expert-level problem-solving
- Project managers and team leaders who need advanced tools to deliver measurable ROI
- Quality and operations professionals standardising processes and reducing variation
- Engineers, analysts and data-driven professionals mastering advanced statistical methods
- Consultants, trainers and coaches who want an accredited credential to strengthen their authority
Not sure which belt level fits? Take the Six Sigma Programme Eligibility Quiz, or preview the platform with the online course demo.
Training and system features
- Professionally developed and narrated eLearning modules with matching interactive quizzes
- 5 chapter tests, one for each DMAIC phase
- Self-paced study: stop anytime and restart from where you left off, within your 12-month access
- 24/7 online access to the learning portal, with internal messaging, forum and glossary
- Additional study units and exercises for continued learning
- 98% satisfaction rating, with over 790 courses completed
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Six Sigma Black Belt Online Learning Curriculum
The Black Belt curriculum spans all five DMAIC phases at advanced depth. Each phase ends with a test, and you must pass all five at 80% or better to earn your black belt certification.
| Phase | Focus |
| Define | Six Sigma overview, fundamentals, Lean Six Sigma projects and Lean fundamentals |
| Measure | Process definition, Six Sigma statistics, measurement systems analysis, process capability |
| Analyze | Patterns of variation, inferential statistics, hypothesis testing for normal and non-normal data |
| Improve | Simple and multiple regression, designed experiments, full factorial and fractional factorial designs |
| Control | Lean controls, statistical process control (SPC), Six Sigma control plans |
Define Phase modules
1.1 Six Sigma Overview
1.1.1 What is Six Sigma
1.1.2 Six Sigma History
1.1.3 Y = f(x) Approach
1.1.4 Six Sigma Methodology
1.1.5 Roles & Responsibilities
1.2 Fundamentals of Six Sigma
1.2.1 Defining a Process
1.2.2 VOC & CTQ's
1.2.3 QFD
1.2.4 Cost of Poor Quality
1.2.5 Pareto (80:20 rule)
1.3 Lean Six Sigma Projects
1.3.1 Six Sigma Metrics
1.3.2 Business Case & Charter
1.3.3 Project Team Selection
1.3.4 Project Risk Management
1.3.5 Project Planning
1.4 Lean Fundamentals
1.4.1 Lean & Six Sigma
1.4.2 History of Lean
1.4.3 The Seven Deadly Muda
1.4.4 Five-S (5S)
Measure Phase modules
2.1 Process Definition
2.1.1 Cause & Effect Diagrams
2.1.2 Cause & Effects Matrix
2.1.3 Process Mapping
2.1.4 FMEA
2.1.5 Theory of Constraints
2.2 Six Sigma Statistics
2.2.1 Basic Statistics
2.2.2 Descriptive Statistics
2.2.3 Distributions & Normality
2.2.4 Graphical Analysis
2.3 MSA
2.3.1 Precision & Accuracy
2.3.2 Bias, Linearity & Stability
2.3.3 Gage R&R
2.3.4 Variable & Attribute MSA
2.4 Process Capability
2.4.1 Capability Analysis
2.4.2 Concept of Stability
2.4.3 Attribute Capability
2.4.3 Discrete Capability
2.4.4 Monitoring Techniques
Analyze Phase modules
3.1 Patterns of Variation
3.1.1 Multi-Vari Analysis
3.1.2 Classes of Distributions
3.2 Inferential Statistics
3.2.1 Understanding Inference
3.2.2 Sampling
3.2.3 Sample Size
3.2.4 Central Limit Theorem
3.3 Hypothesis Testing
3.3.1 Hypothesis Testing Goals
3.3.2 Statistical Significance
3.3.3 Risk: Alpha & Beta
3.3.4 Types of Hypothesis Test
3.4 Hypothesis Tests: Normal Data
3.4.1 One and Two Sample t-tests
3.4.2 One Sample Variance
3.4.3 One Way ANOVA
3.5 Hypothesis Tests: Non-Normal Data
3.5.1 Mann-Whitney & Mood's Median
3.5.2 Kruskal-Wallis
3.5.3 Moods Median
3.5.4 Friedman
3.5.5 1 Sample Sign
3.5.6 1 Sample Wilcoxon
3.5.7 1 and 2 Proportion
3.5.8 Chi-Squared
3.5.9 Test of Equal Variances
Improve Phase modules
4.1 Simple Linear Regression
4.1.1 Correlation
4.1.2 X-Y Diagram
4.1.3 Regression Equations
4.1.4 Residuals Analysis
4.2 Multiple Regression
4.2.1 Non-Linear Regression
4.2.2 Multiple Linear Regression
4.2.3 Confidence Intervals
4.2.4 Residuals Analysis
4.2.5 Box Cox Transformation
4.2.6 Stepwise Regression
4.2.7 Logistic Regression
4.3 Designed Experiments
4.3.1 Experiment Objectives
4.3.2 Experimental Methods
4.3.3 DOE Considerations
4.4 Full Factorial Experiments
4.4.1 2k Full Factorial Designs
4.4.2 Linear & Quadratic Models
4.4.3 Orthogonal Designs
4.4.4 Model & Center Points
4.5 Fractional Factorials
4.5.1 Designs
4.5.2 Confounding Effects
4.5.3 Experimental Resolution
Control Phase modules
5.1 Lean Controls
5.1.1 Control Methods for 5S
5.1.2 Kanban
5.1.3 Poka-Yoke
5.2 SPC
5.2.1 Data Collection for SPC
5.2.2 I-MR Chart
5.2.3 Xbar-R Chart
5.2.4 U Chart
5.2.5 P Chart
5.2.6 NP Chart
5.2.7 X-S Chart
5.2.8 CumSum Chart
5.2.9 EWMA Chart
5.2.10 Control Methods
5.2.11 Control Chart Anatomy
5.2.12 Variation & Sampling
5.2.13 Control Limits
5.3 Six Sigma Control Plans
5.3.1 Cost Benefit Analysis
5.3.2 Control Plan Elements
5.3.3 Response Plan
How enrolment works
Purchase the course online and your learning portal access is set up and emailed to you. Your 12 months of access runs from the date of purchase, and you can begin as soon as your login arrives.
View the full registration and participation process (PDF)
Kindly note that once an online training is purchased and activated, no refunds are permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Green Belt before the Black Belt?
There is no formal prerequisite, so you can start immediately. That said, the Black Belt is an advanced course, and Green Belt knowledge of DMAIC and core statistics is recommended to get the most from it.
Do I receive a certificate when I complete the course?
Yes. After completing all eLearning modules and quizzes and passing the five DMAIC phase tests at 80% or higher, you are awarded your Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certificate, issued directly by Lean Sigma Experts Australia (LSEA).
Do I have to sit an external exam to get certified?
No external exam is needed for the LSEA certificate. It is awarded after you pass all five graded DMAIC phase tests at 80% or higher. The external CSSC exam remains available as an optional pathway afterwards.
What is the optional external exam pathway?
This self-paced course is aligned to the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) body of knowledge, so you finish fully prepared to sit the CSSC exam-only assessment if you want a third-party, internationally recognised certification. It is a separate, optional process you choose after training, not part of the course.
How long does the Black Belt online course take?
The course is rated at 105 learning hours and you have 12 months of access. Because it is self-paced, most learners complete it within a few months alongside full-time work, with some certifying in as little as three months.
What advanced topics does the Black Belt cover?
Beyond the full DMAIC framework, the Black Belt covers advanced hypothesis testing, simple and multiple regression, design of experiments including full and fractional factorial designs, process capability and statistical process control.
What are the assessment requirements?
You must complete all eLearning modules and quizzes, and pass all five DMAIC phase tests with a score of 80% or better.
Is this lean six sigma training recognised in Australia?
Yes. The self-paced course is aligned to and accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC). It is delivered by Lean Sigma Experts Australia, an accredited training organisation holding accreditations from the CSSC, PeopleCert IASSC, and the International Lean Six Sigma Institute (ILSSI).
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