Master Black Belt Program Overview About Motorola University’s MBB Certification Program This MBB certification program is based on Motorola’s internal Master Black Belt certification, as well as on industry benchmarked certification programs. The program includes the key steps required for certification, such as skill training, assessment and project demonstration/review. For MBB candidates to become a Motorola University Certified Master Black Belt requires the following: - Have a Certified Black Belt status
- Complete of the required Six Sigma MBB training
- Show proof of project application of the Six Sigma tools and methodologies that deliver bottom line savings and/or top line growth for the company
- Completion of White Paper
** Note: Candidates achieving Certified Black Belt status from an institution different from Motorola University must compete the following: pass MU’s Black Belt exam with 80% or better and show proof of two completed BB projects. This entry requirement is part of the Application Process. The cost for the exam and the project reviews for these candidates is $1,000.
Upon completion of the Motorola University MBB Certification Program, you will receive: A letter of Master Black Belt Certification from Motorola University. A plaque signifying MBB Certification. Registered in our Motorola University Six Sigma Black Belt web community.
What MBB's Do: Successful Master Black Belts are our future business leaders. They are the driving change agents for instilling a new mindset, skill set, and discipline that will dramatically transform any company’s business performance. They have advanced knowledge and experience applying Six Sigma methods and tools. They consistently solve the toughest business problems. They are able to share their expertise effectively with others and generate infectious excitement around the Six Sigma methodologies. Master Black Belts also facilitate project selection and project reviews. They mentor, teach and lead Black Belts and Green Belts to successful project completion. They consistently deliver exceptional bottom line savings and top line growth for the company.
MBB Competency Model Change Agent – Have a passion for changing and improving the business. Willing to challenge the status quo; risk taker. Build and communicate the business case for change. Big Picture Thinker – Able to understand the whole system and identify the right issues to work on. Creates alignment between a business model and key improvement projects. Logical/Analytical Thinker - Able to use facts and financial data to analyze problems. Can quickly learn and apply the Six Sigma analytical tools. Models a data-driven decision-making approach. Leader – Is skilled at working across boundaries, both functional and hierarchical, building relationships and inspiring commitment to project assignments. Can influence others without relying on formal authority. Innovative – Is skilled at applying creative solutions to practical business problems and producing breakthrough business results. Facilitator – Is skilled at building consensus and engaging people in team efforts; able to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the group. Coach/Mentor – Is skilled at coaching and mentoring teams, Belts, Sponsors and Champions, challenging and supporting people to increase performance. Results Oriented – Is driven to complete projects on-time, on budget, while achieving significant cost, revenue and customer satisfaction goals. Master Black Belt Requirements Pre-requisites - Motorola University Certified Black Belt
or - Motorola University Approved Certified Black Belt from another institution
Application
Motorola University Black Belt Exam (Pass with 80% or better)
Proof of 2 Black Belt Projects – reviewed and approved by M.U. Training Requirements - Six Sigma Leadership Driving Organizational Change
- Advanced Decision Making
- Jumpstart and Facilitation Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Change Management
- Black Belt Analytical Tools Review
Project and White Paper Requirements - 5 Project completions and Write-Ups – MU Review/Approval
- Leadership White Paper – MU Review/Approval
Program Cost - $16,000* - This price includes all training, materials, review and approval of the 5 projects and the Leadership White Paper, and plaque with certification letter from Motorola University.
- This price does not include non-Motorola certified Black Belts. An additional $1,000 application fee applies, bringing the total to $17,000.
* Preferred Customer / Supplier pricing available | 
