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For certification to be meaningful, it must rigorously test the skill, knowledge and ability of the prospective Green Belt or Black Belt candidate. In order to receive certification through this program as either a Green Belt or Black Belt, the following requirements must be met:
The Six Sigma Green Belt operates in support of or under the supervision of a Six Sigma Black Belt, analyzes and solves quality problems and is involved in quality improvement projects. A Green Belt is someone with at least three years of work experience who wants to demonstrate his or her knowledge of Six Sigma tools and processes. A Black Belt typically provides guidance and support to the Green Belt Team Leader and to the organization as a whole.
Each certification candidate is required to pass a written examination that consists of multiple-choice questions measuring comprehension of the BOK examination. The Six Sigma Green Belt certification examination is a four-hour, 100 multiple-choice question examination. The Six Sigma Black Belt certification examination is a four-hour, 150 multiple choice question examination.
The Six Sigma Green Belt requires three years of work experience within the Body of Knowledge. For comprehensive exam information on Six Sigma Green Belt certification, visit www.asq.org/certification. The application for Six Sigma Black Belt requires two completed Six Sigma projects documented by signed affidavits; or one project with a signed affidavit and three years of work experience as it pertains to the Body of Knowledge.
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