- Organizational development: understanding the dynamics of deployment processes.
- Strategic position: ensuring that lean, six sigma and reliability have a viable place in the organization.
- Program design: how to organize and structure the lean, six sigma or reliability program?
Course information
- Eindhoven
- 3 modules of 2 days
Investment
The investment is € 4.950,- (ex. VAT) per participant, including course materials, lunch and refreshments.
For candidates who fulfill the certification requirements, certification to MBB is included in the price.

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Talk to our academy advisorAbout the HI-PP5 Master Black Belt.
Organizational development and continuous improvement have become crucial in modern companies. Organizations no longer compete on processes themselves, but on the ability to continually improve them. Companies initiate improvement programs such as Six Sigma, Lean and Design for Reliability. However it is challenging to deploy such programs successfully. A Master Black Belt plays a key role in turning improvement programs into a success.
The Master Black Belt is a course in practical competencies in three areas: the design of an improvement program, managing the improvement effort, and theoretical understanding of product and process improvement. The course aims to develop skills, and topics are offered in the form of interactive workshops based on video material and role play. Theory is brought to life by case-based teaching methods.
With this course you’ll learn:
- Design and lead a sound implementation strategy for a Six Sigma, Lean or Reliability program
- Master practical skills such as coaching Green Belts and Black Belts, winning support in the organization and getting things done
- Have a practical understanding of the scientific fields on which Six Sigma and Lean are based, such as industrial and system engineering, data science and statistical learning
Teaching professionals.

Marcel Logger
Competence Lead Six Sigma & Master Black Belt
Karel Kalma
Scientific Director Project Management
Dr. Ir. Coen Smits
Scientific Director Reliability
Evert-Jan van Donkelaar
Guest LecturerCourse: Master Black Belt.
Outcome
During the course Master Black Belt you will develop practical skills in three areas: the design of an improvement program, managing the improvement effort and theoretical understanding of product and process improvement.
As a Master Black Belt you will play a key role in turning improvement programs into a success.
Master Black Belt
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What you’ll learn.
Area 1
Overview of the three areas of competencies
Area 2
Overview of the three areas of competencies
Managing the improvement effort:
- Coaching skills and power dynamics in projectreviews.
- Factor 10 behavior: proactive leadership and being the one who sets things in motion.
- Organization politics: operating strategically in a political forcefield.
Area 3
Overview of the three areas of competencies
Product and process improvement:
- Strategic focus: where do you need to excel, and where can you compromise in order to excel where it counts?
- The science of flow: how do jobs flow through a process with limited capacity? (“factory physics”).
- From quality to speed and flexibility: time-based competition, quick response manufacturing and agility.
- Project management: the theory behind the V-model, agile project management, heartbeat and proactive control.
Relevant courses.
HI-PP1 Data Science for Six Sigma Green Belts & Black Belts
Product and Process Development Data ScienceThis course builds on your six sigma skills. By helping you to understand how new forms of data and new analytical techniques are reshaping the field.

- Eindhoven
- 4 modules of 1 day
HI-PP2 Green Belt Six Sigma
Product and Process DevelopmentThis course will teach you to perform development and improvement projects independently according to the DMAIC methodology.

- Eindhoven/Enschede
- 3 modules of 2 days
HI-PP3 Green Belt to Black Belt
Product and Process DevelopmentThis course focuses on certified Green Belt professionals who want to deepen their knowledge at the Black Belt level.

- Eindhoven
- 4 modules of 8 days in total
HI-PP4 Black Belt Design for Six Sigma
Product and Process Development System EngineeringThis course will enable you to take the lead in projects and carry them out according to the DfSS method.

- Eindhoven
- 4 modules of 3 days
HI-PP6 One Day Workshop Cost of Non-Quality
Product and Process DevelopmentThe training Cost of Non-Quality gives you all the insights you need to attack your company’s cost of non-quality.

- Eindhoven
- 1 module of 1 day
HI-PP7 Failure Mode & Effects Analysis Facilitator
Product and Process Development Reliability System Engineering Data ScienceLearn to execute and facilitate risk analysis within your Product Creation Process.

- Eindhoven
- 2 modules of 2 days
HI-RF 13 Data Science for Reliability Engineers
Reliability System Engineering Data ScienceLearn what value Big Data and machine learning may bring for a reliability engineer.

- Eindhoven
- 2 modules of 1 day
Practical information.
For whom
The course aims at experienced Black Belts and project managers who want to grow further into a role as MBB or program manager. Experience in a role as Black Belt or similar position is a prerequisite.
Certificate
Holland Innovative offers the possibility to acquire a HI Master Black Belt certification. Candidates are evaluated based on the following criteria:
- The candidate is certified as a Black Belt by an acceptable certification party
- The candidate has sufficient experience in supporting and reviewing improvement projects
- The candidate has made contributions to the Lean, Six Sigma or Reliability communities by delivering presentations or authoring publications
- The candidate has sufficient experience in teaching workshops or courses in Lean, Six Sigma or Reliability
- The candidate has completed the Master Black Belt Masterclass
Location & Dates
Location
Eindhoven – High Tech Campus 29
Dates 2023
To be announced.
Group size
Maximum group size: 12 participants