Date
Location
Duration
Calendar
12 November 2026
Basel
5 days + 2 individual webinar sessions
Advance delivers Lean courses based on the international Book of Knowledge of IIBLC®, International Independent Board for Lean Certification (www.iiblc.org), a non-profit association that aims to provide an objective and independent attestation of Lean methodology knowledge and skills to companies and individuals, and to become, thanks to a standardized certification system, a reference point at international level.
The levels of IIBLC® certification are:
– Certified Champion in Lean (CChL)
The Lean certification program is built on a step-by-step approach: this means that in order to obtain the Champion certification, the candidate must first obtain the Green and Black Belt certifications.
The objective of the course is to become a leader of an improvement team by learning the following Lean tools, techniques, and introduction to Human Skills:
- Transfer knowledge of Lean strategy tools and techniques
- Provide the knowledge needed to move from a “Current state” to a “Future state” in improvement projects in different production and service environments
- Provide a practical approach to successfully implementing Lean, managing the necessary cultural and organizational changes
- Through the exam and discussion of a specific project proposed by the participant, accompany the latter in the implementation, accelerating learning and the acquisition of Project Leader skills
- Prepare to pass the Lean Black Belt (CBBL) IIBLC® exam
The path is divided into:
1. Theoretical phase dedicated to preparing the candidate for the theoretical exam: this phase ends with the discussion of a mock exam before the official IIBLC® Black Belt theoretical exam.
2. Practical phase dedicated to the project to be presented to the IIBLC® committee for certification. This phase includes a project setup session for all course participants; then two individual sessions are scheduled for project progress checks.
We designed 2 Lean Black Belt training paths, delivered over 5/6 months by certified instructors:
• Classroom path: 5 training days + 2 individual webinar sessions
• Live Webinar path: 6 sessions of 3 hours each+ 2 individual sessions
Upon request, Advance also offers in-house training programs tailored to organizational needs.
teaching plan
The course includes:
- A classroom or Live Webinar training phase
- An individual study phase with remote instructor support
- Exam simulation with discussion of results. At the end of the course, the candidate can take the final exam in paper-and-pencil format, held at the Advance premises in Basel The exam consists of a multiple-choice questionnaire
- An individual coaching phase aimed at the presentation of a Lean Black Belt project to the IIBLC® committee.
Teaching, learning material and final exam are in English. A good knowledge of English is therefore required.
» Upon successful completion of the theoretical examination and project presentation, IIBLC® will award the CBBL – Certified Black Belt in Lean.
DETAILED PROGRAM
1. Recap Value Stream Mapping
2. Manufacturing
Applicazione VSM in un ambiente di produzione
- The 8 Steps
- Mixed Model Value Streams
- Product Families
- Pacemaker
- Flow
- Pitch and Scheduling
3. Office/service
Applicazione VSM in un ambiente “office”
- Muda in the office
- Inventory types
- Speed/Cost/Quality Interaction
- The 6 steps
- Changing Demand
4. Resource & Development (R&D) innovation
Applicazione VSM in un ambiente di R&D
- Product Development Essentials
- What makes the Development process different
- Lean Product development tools and principles
- Rapid Project execution
5. Healthcare
Applicazione VSM in un ambiente Healthcare
- Muda in Hospitals
- VSM “families”
- Standardised Work
- Visual management
- 5S
- Kanban
- Error prevention
- Creating flow
- Design
6. Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM)
Vengono discusse le basi teoriche del TPM
- Basics
- Pillars of TPM
- Eliminate losses
- Preventive Maintenance
- Process Quality Management
- Management of new equipment
- Office TPM
- Education and Training
- Safety and Environmental Management
7. Project Management
In questo modulo si illustrano le conoscenze e le competenze relative alla gestione di progetto:
- Project Charter
- Schedule Development
- Cost Management
- Risk Management
- Progress Reporting
- Project Closing
- Organizational Process Assets
8. Complementary techniques
- Additional Six Sigma Principles and Tools
- Process Mapping
- Theory of Constraints
- Kaizen Events
9. Change and sustainability
Questa parte del corso si concentra sulle capacità soft su 3 livelli:
- Individual Level
- Group Level
- Organisational Level
10. Project deliveries
Impostazione, follow up e presentazione finale del progetto del partecipante
who the course is for
- Plant Managers
- Representatives and staff in the areas of Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Purchasing and Organisation in the Industrial and Services sectors;
- Future Lean transformation team Leaders with Black Belt competence
- Companies wishing to implement Lean, and to train Project Leaders via a structured and up-to-date course
- Operations Consultants
- Production and Process Engineers
To sit for the Black Belt examination, candidates must hold the IIBLC® Green Belt certification.
exam
In order to obtain the CBBL – Certified Black Belt in Lean certification, candidates are required to pass a theoretical examination in paper-and-pencil format, held at the Advance premises in Basel, and to submit a Lean Black Belt project presentation.
The examination consists of:
1. Theoretical component:
A written multiple-choice test (paper & pencil format) consisting of 60 questions in English. Candidates are given 3 hours to complete the examination. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass.
2. Practical component:
A written report demonstrating the candidate’s competencies in practical application. The report must be submitted directly to IIBLC® within one year of passing the theoretical examination and must be countersigned by the executive management of the company where the project was implemented. The management’s signature authorizes the IIBLC® committee, should it deem necessary, to conduct a verification.
The report is evaluated by one or more members of the Content Committee. A minimum score of 65% is required to successfully pass this final assessment.
Next exam dates:
- 13/03/2026 (registration deadline 13/02/2026)
- 12/06/2026 (registration deadline 15/05/2026)
- 18/09/2026 (registration deadline 21/08/2026)
- 18/12/2026 (registration deadline 20/11/2026)
pricing and enrolment
ENROLMENT FEE
Classroom training: 3’990 CHF + VAT
Live Webinar training: 2’990 CHF + VAT
Please note: we apply Early bird rebates for registrations received 45 days before the starting date of the course.
The fee includes: teaching + individual sessions, 3 text books, registration for Lean Black Belt exam.
Contact our school for more information at info@advanceschool.ch
The course requires a minimum of 6 participants for the activation. Seats are limited in order to allow optimal interaction between participants and instructors.
To enrol, send the registration form with the receipt of the bank transfer or a purchase order to the following Email: info@advanceschool.ch
