ELS Black Belt Certificate 2024

Issued by Avery Dennison

Completion of the ELS Black Belt Certificate demonstrates advanced knowledge of concepts and use of tools in a DMAIC Six Sigma project. Black Belt tools include MSA, Process Capability, Non-normal data analysis, multi-variate analysis, hypothesis testing, ANOVA, attribute control charts, and design of experiments. Competencies include leadership, mentoring, project management, influencing teams and stakeholders, and executive-level presentations.

Type Certification
Level Advanced
Time Months
Cost Paid

Skills

ANOVA
Capability Analysis
Continuous Improvement
Control Charts
Design Of Experiments
DMAIC
Executive Level Presentations
FMEA
Hypothesis Testing
Influencing
Leadership
Measurement Systems Analysis
Mentoring
Minitab
Multi-variate Analysis
Non-normal Data Analysis
Process Mapping
Project Management
Root Cause Analysis
Six Sigma Black Belt
Stakeholder Management
Teamwork

Earning Criteria

Complete a 32-week program that includes 48 hours of online Black Belt training, and 20 hours of weekly mentoring.
Complete 2 DMAIC Black Belt level project with a minimum cost savings of $50,000. Completion of each project occurs with 1) Sign-off of the workbook at each stage gate by the project's mentor and sponsor 2) An executive 7-slider presentation completed with leadership 3) A mentor assessment of the project work that covers 34 skills and 9 leadership qualities and 4) Demonstrated cost savings for 3 months to deliver $50,000 total/year.
Successful completion of 24 hours of all 4 learning paths in the Minitab Quality Trainer program: Foundations of Data Analysis, Statistical Quality Analysis, Design of Experiments, and Predictive Analytics.
Mentoring skills were demonstrated by successfully mentoring 2 candidates through Yellow Belt certification (complete with problem solving A3) and teaching a Green Belt module.