CSSC MBB study plan
CSSC MBB · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Six Sigma Body of Knowledge (major sections of the CSSC Six Sigma Black Belt Body of Knowledge)
Map the CSSC Six Sigma Black Belt Body of Knowledge into a one-page outline of its major sections and list the sub-topics under each
Define and distinguish the DMAIC phases in writing, stating the key outputs and exit criteria of each phase
Explain the roles of Champion, Sponsor, Master Black Belt, Black Belt, Green Belt, and process owner, and describe how they interact on a project
Summarize the history and evolution of Six Sigma and how it relates to Lean and the theory of constraints
Build a personal glossary of the 30 most testable terms from the Body of Knowledge
Your checkpoint
A one-page Body of Knowledge concept map plus a 30-term glossary, both self-quizzed to at least 90 percent recall
Six Sigma Body of Knowledge (major sections of the CSSC Six Sigma Black Belt Body of Knowledge)
Describe the Define phase deliverables: project charter, problem statement, business case, goal statement, scope, and team selection
Write a critique of three weak problem statements and rewrite each into a measurable, specific statement
Explain stakeholder analysis, SIPOC construction, and voice of the customer translation into critical-to-quality requirements
Distinguish CTQ from CTC and CTP, and construct a basic Kano model classification for a sample product
Identify common project selection criteria and portfolio considerations used to screen Black Belt projects
Your checkpoint
A complete draft project charter for a realistic process, including SIPOC, problem and goal statements, scope boundaries, and a stakeholder list
Six Sigma Body of Knowledge (major sections of the CSSC Six Sigma Black Belt Body of Knowledge)
Explain the Measure phase: operational definitions, measurement scales, and data collection planning
Distinguish accuracy from precision and describe how to assess a measurement system for both variables and attribute data
Interpret the components of a Gage R&R study and state typical acceptance criteria for percent study variation and ndc
Describe sampling methods, sample size considerations, and the risks of biased sampling
Compute basic descriptive statistics and interpret histograms, run charts, and control charts for baseline capability
Your checkpoint
A measurement plan for a sample process that includes operational definitions, sampling strategy, and a worked interpretation of a Gage R&R summary
Six Sigma Body of Knowledge (major sections of the CSSC Six Sigma Black Belt Body of Knowledge)
Calculate process capability indices Cp, Cpk, Pp, and Ppk and explain when each is appropriate
Interpret sigma level, DPMO, and rolled throughput yield, and convert among them for a sample process
Explain the Analyze phase: root cause analysis, cause-and-effect diagrams, and the 5 Whys
Apply graphical and statistical tools such as Pareto, scatter, multi-vari, and hypothesis testing to isolate variation sources
Distinguish common from special cause variation and explain how the choice affects the response
Your checkpoint
A capability and root-cause analysis report for a simulated process, showing baseline sigma level, a Pareto of causes, and a prioritized root cause with supporting evidence
Six Sigma Body of Knowledge (major sections of the CSSC Six Sigma Black Belt Body of Knowledge)
Describe the Improve phase: generating, screening, and selecting solutions against impact and effort
Explain design of experiments at a conceptual level, including factors, levels, main effects, interactions, and the purpose of screening designs
Interpret the output of a simple full factorial or fractional factorial experiment and identify significant factors
Describe piloting, FMEA, and mistake-proofing as tools to de-risk a proposed change
Explain how to plan and document an implementation with owners, timelines, and contingency plans
Your checkpoint
An improvement plan for the week 4 project that includes a solution selection matrix, a conceptual DOE outline, and an FMEA for the chosen solution
Six Sigma Body of Knowledge (major sections of the CSSC Six Sigma Black Belt Body of Knowledge)
Describe the Control phase: standard work, control plans, response plans, and the handoff to the process owner
Distinguish control charts by data type and select an appropriate chart for a given scenario
Interpret control chart rules for out-of-control signals and state the action to take for each
Explain how to verify and sustain gains through audits, dashboards, and a control plan review cadence
Describe project closure, lessons learned, and financial validation of benefits
Your checkpoint
A control plan and monitoring dashboard specification for the improvement project, including chart selection rationale and response actions
Six Sigma Body of Knowledge (major sections of the CSSC Six Sigma Black Belt Body of Knowledge)
Review the full Body of Knowledge and flag every sub-topic where confidence is below comfortable
Re-derive the key formulas for capability, DPMO, sigma level, and basic statistics from memory
Work through timed practice sets and record error patterns by Body of Knowledge section
Explain design for Six Sigma and lean concepts at a level sufficient to answer conceptual questions
Explain the role of change management and team dynamics in project success
Your checkpoint
A gap register listing weak sub-topics with a remediation action for each, plus a timed practice score log
Six Sigma Body of Knowledge (major sections of the CSSC Six Sigma Black Belt Body of Knowledge)
Close every item on the gap register with a targeted review and self-quiz
Complete two full-length timed practice exams under realistic conditions
Review every missed question and trace it to a Body of Knowledge sub-topic
Rehearse scenario-based questions that require choosing the correct tool or phase for a described situation
Finalize a one-page formula and concept sheet for last-minute review
Your checkpoint
Two completed timed practice exams with a written error analysis and a final one-page review sheet
Milestones
Week 2: Can outline all DMAIC phases and their key deliverables from memory, and has produced a complete draft project charter
Week 4: Can compute and interpret Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk, DPMO, and sigma level without notes, and has completed a capability and root-cause report
Week 6: Can select an appropriate control chart for a described data type and explain the response to an out-of-control signal, and has completed a control plan
Week 8: Scores at or above the self-set target on two timed practice exams with no unresolved items left on the gap register