Master Black Belt in Operational Excellence

Become a Six Sigma leader and stand out in your field.

Lead the change in your organization by earning your Master Black Belt certification from the University of Michigan.

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4 Expert Instructors from Industry and Academia

2 Weeks in the Classroom

1 Unparalleled Certification

Learn from your preferred location.

Classroom weeks available in-person or remote-live.

Put your new knowledge into practice.

Opportunities to mentor Green and Black Belt candidates.

Elevate your resume.

Respected certification from the University of Michigan.

Everything we cover in our program are concepts that I have used in industry or have coached students in applying. Everything we teach has a place and proven results.

- Pat Hammett, Lead Faculty Instructor

The MBB course was excellent and exceeded my expectations. Big data analysis, deployment, and project management were added benefits to the advanced skills taught.

- Past Participant

The opportunity to physically perform the exercises and analyses myself was extremely helpful in solidifying what was being taught.

- Past Participant

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is the course offered online?

There are two classroom weeks in the Master Black Belt course. When you register, you can choose to participate either in person or remotely.

Are there any prerequisites for course registration?

To enroll in the Master Black Belt certification program you must meet the following requirements:

Certified Black Belt from a recognized institution (including but not limited to accredited university programs or independent professional training providers)
Worked as a Black Belt in an organization for at least 2 years
Completed at least 3 significant DMAIC projects
Signed letter from your supervisor indicating you have at least 2 years of Black Belt work experience and completed 3 significant improvement projects
Copy of your current resume or CV

When can I sign up?

There is only one offering of the Master Black Belt course each year, and only 9 candidates are accepted into the program. Applications are typically due in late spring each year.

What are the course requirements?

Prior to start, you complete a pre-course assignment. In addition to the two week-long classroom sessions, there are also online exercises and case studies. You also take a certification and exam and present a portfolio.