Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) – Multi-Day Course 

Overview:

Advanced course for professionals seeking to lead complex process improvement initiatives. Builds on foundational Lean and Six Sigma knowledge to drive strategic, organization-wide change Combines advanced statistical tools, project leadership, and real-world application of DMAIC

Core Concepts Covered:

• Advanced application of the DMAIC framework (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) 
• Root cause analysis using statistical and analytical tools
• Leading cross-functional teams to reduce waste, defects, and cycle time 
• Strategic alignment of improvement initiatives with organizational goals 
• Becoming a Lean champion capable of mentoring others
  

Who Should Attend:

• Green Belt Certified Professionals ready to elevate their impact and assume leadership roles
  
• Process Improvement Leaders looking to deepen expertise and drive enterprise-level change

Who Should Attend:

• Green Belt Certified Professionals ready to elevate their impact and assume leadership roles
  
• Process Improvement Leaders looking to deepen expertise and drive enterprise-level change

Why Attend:

• Career Advancement – Earn a respected certification to qualify for high-level roles 
• Real Impact – Learn to lead projects that improve efficiency and profitability
• High Demand – Black Belts are in demand across industries and are well-compensated
• Transferable Skills – Apply what you learn in manufacturing, healthcare, tech, and beyond
• Expert Instruction – Delivered by TechHelp, Idaho’s trusted Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and taught by a certified Master Black Belt

Course Pricing, Certification, and Discount Options:

• $2,500 /person covers all sessions, training materials, project support, venues & food
• Successful participants receive a completion certificate from Boise State University
• Class size of 15 - 20 (max) ensures quality class time and project supervision, a minimum of (8) students for the class to be held
• Multi Attendee: 10% off for two attendees (applied automatically for multiple attendees)
• Idaho Manufacturing Alliance (IMA): 10% off for IMA members via discount code: IMA10
• United States Department of Agriculture and Rural Business Development Subsidy Grant maybe available

Discounts cannot be combined

Class Coordinator

Classes will be coordinated by Food Processing Specialist Dr. Janna Hamlett of TechHelp and the University of Idaho. Dr. Hamlett has 20 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry.  She brings a wealth of qualifications, expertise, and experience as a Food Processing Specialist at TechHelp and Assistant Professor at University of Idaho Extension.  Before joining TechHelp and UI Extension, Janna worked at the College of Southern Idaho developing the Food Processing Technology program and the first Technical Bachelors at a Community College in Idaho.  Prior to academia, Janna worked in various management positions, including Quality Manager and Production Manager at large-scale cheese and whey processing facilities in the Magic Valley.  As an independent Food Safety and Production Consultant, she has helped local companies with their food safety, production capabilities, and troubleshooting challenges to be more successful.  She has numerous industry certifications in safety, food safety, and operational efficiencies; including a Black Belt in Six Sigma. She is an OSHA 10 and 30-hour instructor, FSCPA PCQI and IAVA instructor, SQF Approved Training Center, and an approved HACCP curriculum from The International HACCP Alliance.