Cer­ti­fi­ca­tions

Start Your Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Today

Cer­ti­fied Lean/​Six Sig­ma Black Belts are pro­fes­sion­als pre­pared to lead the con­tin­u­ous improve­ment process with­in their orga­ni­za­tion, as well as men­tor and coach oth­ers across mul­ti­ple depart­ments. Black Belts have advanced knowl­edge of Lean and Six Sig­ma best prac­tices and can effec­tive­ly explain the program’s philoso­phies, prac­tices, tools, and approach­es to problem-solving.

Each Black Belt cer­ti­fi­ca­tion comes with 55 hours of instruc­tion, and 12 hours of per­son­al coaching.

Enroll Now
Buy for Team
Download Flyer
Black belt gi
Play Video

Our Black Belt certification program will prepare you to lead improvement projects using DMAIC and statistical analysis

  • Men­tor­ship

    You’ll have 12 hours of per­son­al coach­ing to guide you every step of the way through both the learn­ing con­tent and your improve­ment project.

  • Real World Improvements

    You’ll be guid­ed through a DMA­IC project to make improve­ments with­in your orga­ni­za­tion as part of the cer­ti­fi­ca­tion process.

  • On-Demand

    36 hours of videos and train­ing mate­ri­als when you need them, 24⁄7.

  • Imme­di­ate ROI

    Your project can be scoped to gain hard sav­ings that will more than cov­er the cost of certification. 

Expected Results

Improvement Methods

Our pro­gram not only focus­es on DMA­IC, but also the peo­ple dri­ven process­es inher­it to Lean principles.

  • Intro­duc­tion to Lean

  • 5S

  • 7 Dead­ly Wastes

  • 8‑Step Prob­lem Solving

  • Root Cause Analysis

  • Val­ue Stream Mapping

  • DMA­IC

  • Project Selec­tion

  • Kaizen Event Management

Advanced Statistics

Advanced Six Sig­ma tools will trans­form your deci­sion mak­ing into data dri­ven successes!

  • Process Map­ping

  • SIPOC

  • Con­tin­u­ous Flow & Pull

  • Mea­sure­ment Sys­tem Analysis

  • Graphs

  • Infer­en­tial Statistics

  • Sta­tis­ti­cal Process Control

  • ANO­VA

  • Process Capa­bil­i­ty

  • Regres­sion

  • Design of Experiments

  • Con­trol Plans

Why Become a Gem­ba Acad­e­my Cer­ti­fied Black Belt?

Gem­ba Acad­e­my’s Black Belt pro­gram is well bal­anced between Six Sig­ma tools and Lean think­ing. The cours­es com­bine video-based instruc­tion­al mod­ules, prac­ti­cal appli­ca­tions, and indi­vid­u­al­ized coach­ing, all done on your sched­ule. There are no enroll­ment peri­ods or addi­tion­al fees for testing.

  • For the Organization

    Help the orga­ni­za­tion reach strate­gic, high-lev­el goals. Offer the tools and knowl­edge need­ed to sup­port the pro­fes­sion­al devel­op­ment of oth­ers. Imme­di­ate return on invest­ment with the first Black Belt project. Devel­op lead­ers that can enhance pro­duc­tiv­i­ty. Detect root caus­es of prob­lems and effec­tive­ly and effi­cient­ly solve prob­lems in the workplace.

  • For the Individual

    Opens the door to new career oppor­tu­ni­ties. Pro­vides you with cred­i­bil­i­ty and indus­try recognition.

Feedback from our customers

DMAIC Capstone Experience

I like the simulation a lot. It is easy to follow and helps you understand the step-by-step process of DMAIC. I prefer this new format.

It was perfect timing; it helped guide my next steps in the Analyze phase of my project.

The walkthrough of the Black Belt Capstone is highly effective because it helps candidates translate theoretical learning into practical application. I love it!

Pmi badge 2026

Maximize the Value of Your Lean Six Sigma Certification

Earning your Lean Six Sigma certification is a significant achievement and is also a strategic step in your professional growth. When you complete a Gemba Academy certification program, you’ll earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) that count toward maintaining your Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification and other credentials from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

As a PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP), Gemba Academy ensures that your certification:

  • Meets globally recognized PMI standards for quality and professional development.

  • Earns pre-approved PDUs to help you maintain your PMI certification.

  • Is taught by experienced Lean Six Sigma experts with up-to-date industry knowledge.

Whether you’re advancing in Lean Six Sigma, project management, or both, our programs provide practical skills and PMI-backed professional development—helping you stand out in today’s competitive job market.

FAQ

Want to learn more about the Gem­ba Acad­e­my Black Belt cer­ti­fi­ca­tion pro­gram? Our fre­quent­ly asked ques­tions are here for you.

Am I a good candidate for a Black Belt certification? 

A good Black Belt can­di­date has a strong inter­est in con­tin­u­ous improve­ment method­olo­gies, includ­ing sta­tis­ti­cal analy­sis, and is nev­er sat­is­fied with the sta­tus quo. This per­son also aspires to lead oth­ers through con­tin­u­ous improve­ment projects.

How long is the training course? 

We’ve found that most can­di­dates com­plete the pro­gram in 8 – 10 months. That said, Gem­ba Academy’s Black Belt Cer­ti­fi­ca­tion pro­gram is self-guid­ed, allow­ing learn­ers to com­plete the course in their own time. Learn­ers have access to the course con­tent for a full cal­en­dar year from the time of pur­chase, giv­ing them plen­ty of time to take in the course mate­r­i­al and pre­pare for an exam.

Who is this program for? 

Though Lean is tra­di­tion­al­ly asso­ci­at­ed with man­u­fac­tur­ing, all Gem­ba Acad­e­my train­ing pro­grams are indus­try agnos­tic. Our video lessons can be adapt­ed to fit any work­place envi­ron­ment, and are designed to help com­pa­nies of all sizes and across indus­tries dri­ve and sus­tain con­tin­u­ous improve­ment efforts.

How do I prepare for the exam? 

Our pro­gram is designed for sequen­tial learn­ing. We rec­om­mend watch­ing the lessons in order and work­ing through the sup­ple­men­tal mate­r­i­al pro­vid­ed in each segment.

What happens if I’m not satisfied with my exam score? 

You can review the incor­rect­ly answered exam ques­tions with your coach, repeat the video lessons on the respec­tive top­ics and then repeat the exam. There is no charge for repeat­ing the exam.

Will I need to complete a project? 

Yes, you will com­plete both a sim­u­lat­ed DMA­IC project and a real-world DMA­IC project for your orga­ni­za­tion with the sup­port of your Gem­ba Acad­e­my coach.

My employer is paying for me to get my certification. How will my sponsor/​champion be involved with my certification? 

A can­di­date’s inter­nal sponsor/​champion is the per­son respon­si­ble for invest­ing in your cer­ti­fi­ca­tion. The cham­pi­on is invit­ed to par­tic­i­pate in coach­ing ses­sions and project toll­gate reviews. The cham­pi­on is also noti­fied of major achieve­ments, such as pass­ing exams and receiv­ing your certification.