The highest Lean Six Sigma level. For Black Belts who want to lead improvement programmes, coach Green and Black Belts and connect Operational Excellence with strategy. Taught by a Master Black Belt with 25+ years of experience.
Designs and governs the Lean Six Sigma programme: project selection, deployment pace and benefits tracking.
Coaches and mentors Green and Black Belts and supports process owners.
Turns strategic goals into a project portfolio with Hoshin Kanri and clear KPIs.
GLSS training prepares you for independent certification. The body's exam is not automatically included and requirements are confirmed with the body before you enrol.
American Society for Quality. Requires a current ASQ Black Belt (CSSBB), an approved portfolio and 5 years as a Black or Master Black Belt or 10 Black Belt projects. Exam of about 5.5 hours at a Prometric test centre, in English, twice a year.
The Council for Six Sigma Certification. For Black Belt holders: a written exam and submission of completed DMAIC or DMADV projects for review. CSSC certifications do not expire.
International Lean Six Sigma Institute. For Black Belt holders: an independent assessment of leadership, coaching, communication, technical knowledge and problem solving, as external validation of your Operational Excellence career.
Between modules you apply what you learn in your organisation, guided by your mentor. All training is live, not pre-recorded lessons. Upcoming dates appear below as soon as they are announced.
4 modules of 2 days (8 days), Live Online and instructor-led, in a small group of experienced professionals, over about 3 months.
Design or assess a real improvement programme in your organisation.
One-to-one guidance from a Master Black Belt throughout the programme.
No date yet? Register your interest and we will let you know about the next cohort.
Black Belt certification and at least 2 completed Black Belt projects, with a short summary (problem, tools, result). We review every application individually.
The training prepares you for Master Black Belt certification by ASQ, CSSC or ILSSI. Requirements differ by body and we confirm them with you before you enrol.
64 hours of live training in 4 modules of 2 days, over about 3 months, plus an applied project and one-to-one mentoring.
Yes. For organisations developing their own Master Black Belts, we design a programme around your improvement programme.
Tell us about your experience and goals. We will keep you informed about the next Master Black Belt cohort.