About the training

The Master Black Belt (MBB) training is the definitive programme for professionals who wish to strategically deploy Lean Six Sigma and achieve organisation-wide impact. In this course, you will develop into an expert in setting up, managing, and embedding improvement programmes. You will combine strategy, data, leadership, and coaching to achieve sustainable results in complex organisations.

Target Audience

This training is intended for experienced professionals who hold or aspire to a leading role in continuous improvement, such as:

  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belts
  • Continuous Improvement Managers
  • Programme and Change Managers
  • Consultants and Internal Experts

You have demonstrable experience with improvement projects and wish to advance to a strategic level.

Master Black Belt Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the training, you will be able to concretely implement policy development and policy deployment:

  • Support management in developing an improvement strategy
  • Translate strategic objectives into an improvement plan and breakthrough projects
  • Drive programme management, governance, and business impact (ROI)
  • Lead complex improvement projects and sustainably embed results
  • Apply advanced data analysis and digital techniques
  • Coach Green and Black Belts
  • Provide Lean Six Sigma training

Master Black Belt Programme Structure

The training combines flexibility with a clear learning path. You will develop in the following areas:

  1. Strategy
    From vision to concrete improvement strategy and portfolio
  2. Project Realisation
    Driving execution, quality, and measurable results
  3. Change Management
    Achieving sustainable behavioural and cultural change
  4. Coaching
    Developing people and implementing strategy within the organisation
  5. Deepening & Digitalisation
    Applying data, analytics, and innovative techniques

MBB Programme Admission Requirements

This training is not open to everyone. The requirements for MBB certification are as follows:

  1. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certificate (from a reputable institution)
  2. Explanation of leading two practical Lean Six Sigma projects
  3. Proof of coaching Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt projects
  4. Contributions to the Lean Six Sigma community
  5. Proof of providing Lean Six Sigma training
  6. Participation in theoretical training, in addition to the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training

MBB Programme Application

You can download the application form here to elaborate on the six points mentioned above. Please send this to one of our training advisors. For point six, you should fill in the eight training days of this programme.

You can register for the full 8-day programme, or for individual masterclasses. Consult with one of our training advisors to compose your personal programme.

Training Program


Day 1

Strategy Development & Deployment: from vision to improvement plan

Day 2

Lean Leadership: from manager to improvement leader

Day 3

Kata Coaching

Day 4

OBM Foundation: behavioural principles and pitfalls

Day 5

OBM in Practice: from analysis to intervention

Day 6

OBM Deep Dive: behavioural analysis and embedding

Day 7

AI for Process Improvement and Standardisation

Day 8

AI for Automation and Predictive Analytics

Certification

Upon successful completion, you will receive the Lean Six Sigma Academy (LSSA) Master Black Belt certificate. This demonstrates your ability to lead organisation-wide improvement programmes, coach, and achieve sustainable impact.

Download the application form here to elaborate on the six admission requirements for participation in this training.

Training Materials

You will receive all materials you need during and after the training.

  • Climbing the Mountain: the complete Lean Six Sigma curriculum in both textbook and workbook
  • Templates and datasets: directly applicable in your own organisation
  • Digital learning environment: access to an online platform with instructional videos, exercises, and interactive content
  • Minitab: 6-month licence included – Symbol is a Minitab Gold Partner

Key Information

Category Lean Six Sigma
Dates View here
Duration 8 days
Format Klassikaal
Language

Dutch, English

Certification

LSSA Certificate

Study hours

100 hours

Price from

€ 750,- (excl. VAT)

Dates and locations overview

Option Location Start date Duration Price
Strategy development & deployment Amersfoort 3 December 2026
1 day
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  1. 03-12-2026 9:00 - 17:00 hour
€ 750,00
AI for Operations Enschede 14 December 2026
2 days
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  1. 14-12-2026 9:00 - 17:00 hour
  2. 15-12-2026 9:00 - 17:00 hour
€ 1.295,00
Lean Leadership Amersfoort 18 January 2027
1 day
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  1. 18-01-2027 9:00 - 17:00 hour
€ 750,00
AI for Operations Amersfoort 26 January 2027
2 days
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  1. 26-01-2027 9:00 - 17:00 hour
  2. 27-01-2027 9:00 - 17:00 hour
€ 1.295,00
KATA Coaching Amersfoort 4 February 2027
1 day
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  1. 04-02-2027 9:00 - 17:00 hour
€ 750,00
Organizational Behavior Management Amersfoort 3 March 2027
3 days
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  1. 03-03-2027 9:00 - 17:00 hour
  2. 17-03-2027 9:00 - 17:00 hour
  3. 31-03-2027 9:00 - 17:00 hour
€ 1.995,00
AI for Operations Amersfoort 19 April 2027
2 days
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  1. 19-04-2027 9:00 - 17:00 hour
  2. 20-04-2027 9:00 - 17:00 hour
€ 1.295,00
Strategy development & deployment Amersfoort 24 May 2027
1 day
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  1. 24-05-2027 9:00 - 17:00 hour
€ 750,00
AI for Operations Enschede 31 May 2027
2 days
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  1. 31-05-2027 9:00 - 17:00 hour
  2. 01-06-2027 9:00 - 17:00 hour
€ 1.295,00
Lean Leadership Amersfoort 18 June 2027
1 day
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  1. 18-06-2027 9:00 - 17:00 hour
€ 750,00

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The Master Black Belt (MBB) translates strategy into concrete improvement results. They drive business impact (such as ROI), establish governance and project portfolios, and coach Black Belts and teams. Additionally, the MBB leads organisation-wide change initiatives and ensures sustainable improvement.

This training combines strategy, project realisation, change management, and coaching in one integrated learning path. Furthermore, there is a strong focus on digitalisation (such as process mining and analytics) and demonstrable business impact, allowing you to create immediate value in your organisation.

The training focuses on the core of the MBB role: translating strategy into results, managing improvement programmes, and achieving demonstrable business impact. You will develop both substantive and leadership skills to drive organisation-wide change.

The training integrates modern techniques such as predictive analytics and process mining. This enables you, as a Master Black Belt, to make better-informed decisions and accelerate improvement initiatives using data and digitalisation.

To be certified, you must demonstrate your ability to develop and lead organisation-wide improvement programmes. This includes demonstrating achieved business impact, successfully executing and monitoring projects, and coaching/training others within the organisation.

  • You provide a Black Belt certificate from a reputable institution
  • You provide a portfolio with three completed projects and their impact
  • You demonstrate experience in Lean Six Sigma coaching and training
  • During this MBB training, you will defend one improvement project to the group
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