Six Sigma Certification

Six Sigma certifications are widely available. There are different requirements depending on the type of certification. And within these types there are differences in the lengths of time, deliverables, and exams.

Certifications are available in many ways. The most common Six Sigma certifications in increasing order of difficulty:

Green Belt Certification

Green Belts will require an understanding of the Lean principles and a basic understanding of statistical analysis. Their goal are both shifting the performance to a desired target and reduce the variation of process. They usually support Black Belts and are not normally employed as full-time Green Belts. They may also mentor Yellow Belts and lead teams with other Green Belts.

Green Belt projects are usually smaller in scope than Black Belt projects. They may also be expected to execute them quicker.

These certifications programs are less rigorous than Black Belt program. Certification programs typically vary from 80 hrs – 160 hrs of coursework. Some may require project completion and examination.

Black Belt Certification

Black Belts will require a thorough understanding of the Lean principles and statistical analysis. Their goal are to shift the performance to a desired target and reduce the variation of process. They usually work as full-time Black Belts and mentor Green Belts and other lower level Belts.

Black Belts often provide training and may be involved in creating new material for instructing new Black Belts and Green Belts. These certifications programs are more rigorous than Green Belt program but less than Master Black Belt programs. Their related projects tend to be of higher value and complexity than a Green Belt project. Certification programs typically very from 160hrs – 360 hrs of coursework. May require proof of project completion, examination, and references.

Master Black Belt Certification

Master Black Belts are subject matter experts of the Lean principles and have a solid understanding of statistical analysis and advanced statistical concepts. Their goal are both shift the performance to a desired target and reduce the variation of process.

They usually work as full-time Master Black Belts and mentor Black Belts and Green Belts. These certifications programs are the most rigorous and involve advanced statistical study.

Their projects tend to focus on fundamental change and direction for a company. They also develop materials, certification programs, and conduct training and provide overall direction for the Six Sigma program.

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