The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training class is twenty (20) days in length (160 contact hours) and is held one week a month for four months. Each week is approximately four weeks apart.

No, the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training class does not have a test upon completion. This course is aimed at training practitioners not passing a test. In order to become certified the student must complete a project, which demonstrates their understanding of the body of knowledge and their ability to apply that knowledge in a real life scenario.

The first requirement for Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification is that the student successfully complete the ten days of classroom training. This accomplishment is acknowledged with a "Certificate of Completion." The second requirement is that the student successfully complete a project, which demonstrates an understanding of the body of knowledge and the practical application of the skills learned.

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt status is granted after the instructor approves your certification project.

What you heard is not true. Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belts are individuals that have been trained to solve problems and improve outcomes. They are change agents who challenge the status quo in order to increase value for the stakeholders. The need to solve problems and improve outcomes is present in every organization, not just large ones. All organizations, no matter the size, are constantly being pushed to improve in order to remain competitive.