Black Belt Certification - ASQ Six Sigma


OVERVIEW
The ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt certification is an advanced credential for professionals who lead high-impact improvement initiatives and serve as organizational experts in process excellence. Black Belts typically manage complex, cross-functional projects and use advanced analytical tools to drive significant improvements in quality, cost, speed, and customer satisfaction.
Black Belt training is ideal for those who want to lead large-scale change, mentor project teams, and contribute to strategic decision-making through performance improvement.
WHO THIS IS FOR
The Black Belt is best suited for:
- Experienced professionals in quality, operations, or process improvement
- Managers and leaders responsible for organizational performance
- Continuous improvement professionals leading multi-department initiatives
- Individuals preparing for senior roles in operations, quality, or business transformation
- Professionals who want to mentor Green Belts and lead improvement culture
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Participants will learn how to:
- Lead advanced DMAIC projects with higher complexity and organizational scope
- Apply advanced statistical tools and process capability methods
- Identify high-leverage opportunities using performance data
- Drive sustainable change through control planning and leadership strategies
- Coach and mentor teams through improvement initiatives
- Align improvement work with strategic goals and executive priorities
WHAT YOU'LL BE ABLE TO DO
After completing this program, you will be prepared to:
- Lead large-scale improvement initiatives across multiple departments
- Use advanced analysis to solve complex quality and performance problems
- Mentor Green Belts and develop improvement capacity in your organization
- Improve systems and processes at a strategic level
- Prepare for the ASQ Black Belt certification exam

COURSE SCHEDULE
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TUITION & ELIGIBILITY
Tuition: $4,000
Registration Includes: All course materials and certificate processing. It also includes exam prep materials.
- In-Person Lectures
- Course Textbook & Materials
- Test Registration and Prep
- LeanSixSigma Certificate
A 15% Discount is available for FSC Students, Alum, and Employees. Additional discounts are available for group enrollment.
Farmingdale State College believes in open-access with clear applied expectations. The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate is open to working professionals, as well as FSC students, staff, and alumni. Because Black Belt training is advanced and project-driven, participants are strongly encouraged to have a solid foundation in continuous improvement and professional experience.
Recommended eligibility includes:
- No formal degree required
- 3+ years of professional work experience in one or more areas of the ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt Body of Knowledge
- Current employment is highly recommended (to support real-world application and project work)
- Prior coursework in statistics is recommended, but not required
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Greenley Library, Room 20
934-420-5902
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