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SSBB Certification

Prep. Course:Introduction

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• Icebreaker

• Classroom Ground Rules and Basics

• Instructional Materials• Pre-work Assignments

• Class Agenda

• Course Goal and Objectives• Course Assumptions and Prerequisites

• Why Seek SSBB Certification?

• Test Essentials• Questions and Concerns

Introduction and Welcome!

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Let’s make introductions. Tell us:

• Your name

• The company you represent• Certifications you might hold (ASQ or others)

• Your title and how long you personally have beenworking in the quality field

Icebreaker 

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• Everyone contributes to the class

• One conversation at a time

• Break times – please adhere to the class schedule

Class Ground Rules and Basics

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Educational Materials

• PowerPoint presentation used by instructor toenhance explanation of concepts, examples,exercises, etc.

• The reference book, The Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook, 2 nd Edition , by Donald Benbow andT.M. Kubiak

• The instructor will direct you to any appropriateworksheets and other materials as they are needed

• The free 40-minute webinar titled, Certification 

Exam Preparation — Tips, Trips, and Traps .(access http://www.asq.org/webinars/certification-exam-

preparation.html) You will need to complete a simpleregistration screen prior to accessing this webinar.

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• Download and take sample test from ASQ web sitebefore coming to class

• Score the test and determine areas of opportunity

Pre-Work Assignments (Optional)

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Class Agenda

The body of knowledge comprising the certificationexam is presented in the following nine modules:

1. Enterprise-wide Deployment

2. Organizational Process Management and Measures

3. Team Management

4. Define

5. Measure6. Analyze

7. Improve

8. Control9. Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Frameworks and Methodologies

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Course Goals and Objectives

With this course, you will be able to:

• Identify and take remedial action on gaps in your

understanding of the CSSBB Body of Knowledge(BOK)

• Answer practice questions similar to the actual CSSBB

certification exam

The overall course goal is to refresh your knowledge andhelp you in your preparation for the Six Sigma Black BeltCertification examination.

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Participants:• are practicing Black Belts and have a similar

background to what is required to sit for the Six SigmaBlack Belt examination. See following slide for details.

• intend to sit for the SSBB exam

• seek assistance in preparing for the exam

The course:

• is a review of the SSBB BOK

• all topics will be covered briefly, not in-depth

Course Assumptions

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Certified SSBB Exam PrerequisitesSix Sigma Black Belt requires two completed projects with

signed affidavits or one completed project with signed

affidavit and three years of work experience in one or moreareas of the Body of Knowledge (BOK). For more

information and to verify that you meet the requirements,

please see the ASQ website at:

http://www.asq.org/certification/six-sigma/right-for-you.html.

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• What is certification?

• Why become certified?

• What happens after certification?

Professional Certification

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The exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions.

Components:

1. Enterprise-wide Deployment (9 Questions)2. Organizational Process Management and Measures (9

Questions)3. Team Management (16 Questions)

4. Define (15 Questions)

5. Measure (26 Questions)

6. Analyze (24 Questions)

7. Improve (23 Questions)

8. Control (21 Questions)

9. Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Frameworks and Methodologies (7Questions)

The Six Sigma Black BeltCertification Exam

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Bloom’s Taxonomy

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Test Taking Tips

• Relax!

• First, read all the questions on the first page

• Read each question thoroughly• Eliminate implausible answers

• Answer every question

• Answer the questions you know first• Keep track of time, pace yourself

• Look for answers in other questions

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Questions and Concerns

Before we begin the first module, what are some of yourquestions and concerns? Let’s identify:

• Your expectations of this class

• Any questions you might have before we start