This Lean Black Belt course aims to develop participants' process improvement skills. The diploma will provide education and practical application to a Black Belt level in Lean. The course will enable participating companies gain competitive advantage through the application of Lean principles to drive improvement with measurable results. A company-based project will form a key element of the programme, ensuring the integration of the various concepts in the participants’ workplace. It will provide participants with a practical application of Lean tools and techniques within their own organisation and should display significant improvements for the students’ organisation.

 

For Whom

• The Diploma is aimed at managers, engineers, supervisors and technicians who have responsibility for quality or continuous improvement within their organisations and also those who wish to develop knowledge and skills in the area of Lean systems.
• Those responsible for or actively engaged in organisational improvement and development through the use of quality management. tools and techniques.
• Those seeking recognition as a Black Belt in Lean.

 

How It Works

• Students are required to take three taught modules over two semesters. In addition to the taught modules, an in-company project will ensure a strong focus on the integration of the concepts tools and techniques in the participant’s organisation during the course of the programme.
• This course is delivered online but students may be invited on campus for an orientation day (on a Saturday) during their first semester