Six Sigma Training: Choosing a Certifying Body
When it comes to Six Sigma training, regardless of belt color, there is more than one way to become certified. You have to first decided between Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma, and then choose a certifying body to earn your belt through. We offer Six Sigma training courses developed by Master Black Belts at two premier certifying bodies, ASQ and GoLeanSixSigma.
But before you take the next step in your Six Sigma training, it’s important to know what each certifying body offers.
Here’s a breakdown of both ASQ and GoLeanSixSigma:
American Society for Quality
Who they are
Founded in 1946 by quality experts, ASQ offers Six Sigma certifications in Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt, and even Master Black Belt. In fact, it offers 18 different certifications and has certified nearly 180,000 professionals around the world.
Certification exams and fees
Candidates take ASQ certification exams at a Prometric testing facility, and the test is delivered in a secure, proctored environment.
Exam fees vary based on the certification you choose to earn but the current costs are:
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt – $394
- Six Sigma Green Belt – $438
- Six Sigma Black Belt – $538
These fees do not include membership in ASQ, however members will save $100 off the cost of each exam. Exam cost is included in many of our Six Sigma training courses!
ASQ certifications for Yellow and Green Belts are lifetime certifications, meaning that you never have to recertify. Six Sigma Black Belts must recertify every three years through ASQ. Work experience is required and no education waivers are granted for certification eligibility.
Benefits outside certification
The organization prides itself in creating a global community. ASQ members are dedicated to quality improvement through networking opportunities, geographic and topic-specific member units, and career development.
It has members in more than 150 countries, and has regional centers in North and South America, in North and South Asia, and in the United Arab Emirates. The organization offers training classes, globally recognized certifications, a career center, and leadership opportunities within the organization.
Our ASQ Courses:
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt (Course Bundle)
GoLeanSixSigma
Who they are
GoLeanSixSigma was founded to make learning Lean Six Sigma principles easily understandable and accessible to everyone.
This organization combines both Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies and offers Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Green Belt, and Yellow Belt certifications. It’s founders are Lean Six Sigma experts with decades of experience in Fortune 500 companies and government organizations. Not only has GoLeanSixSigma made their body of knowledge practical and extensive, they also have the highest rated Lean Six Sigma courses.
Certification exams and fees
All GoLeanSixSigma certification exams are multiple choice and include an unlimited number of retakes. However, the Black Belt exam includes project, storyboard and summary components in addition to the multiple choice exam.
Exam fees vary based on the certification you choose to earn but the current costs are:
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt – $299
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – $999
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – $1,999
However, our Lean Six Sigma training courses include the exam cost!
Certifications for Yellow and Green Belts are lifetime certifications when earned through GoLeanSixSigma. However, Lean Six Sigma Black Belts must recertify every four years through GoLeanSixSigma. Green Belt certification is a prerequisite for the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Benefits outside certification
GoLeanSixSigma’s Go-Getter membership provides professionals with the opportunity to network with one another. Moreover, they can network with Master Black Belts for exclusive content, toolkits, and training through webinars and publications.
Members also receive a 20 percent discount on the cost of all training courses and certifications.
Our GoLeanSixSigma Courses:
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with 1-on-1 Project Coaching
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with Black Belt (Course Bundle)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with Black Belt with 1-on-1 Project Coaching (Course Bundle)
Both ASQ and GoLeanSixSigma are top-quality organizations that provide a high-level of recognition and career advancement with their Six Sigma certifications. No matter which organization you go through, earning a Six Sigma certification and advancing your career is a win-win.
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