CSSGB Exam () Detailed Information

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - CSSGB
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. Review the different Six Sigma belts, levels and roles.
1. Is this the right certification for you?
Understand the requirements and exam specifics for a Six Sigma Green Belt.
2. Prepare for the exam.
Review the Body of Knowledge and references. Take advantage of the study guide and sample exams. See what training and books ASQ has to offer.
3. Choose an exam date.
Find the best date and location that works for you. (Note the application deadlines for each exam date.)
4. Apply for certification.
ASQ offers several ways to apply. Have your résumé and credit card ready.
NOTE: Six Sigma Green Belt Certification has no recertification requirements. It is a lifetime certification.
Is It Right for You? Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - CSSGB
STEP 1. IS THIS THE RIGHT CERTIFICATION FOR YOU?
Here are the requirements and exam specifics for a Six Sigma Green Belt. If you already know that this is the certification you want to pursue, move on to exam preparation.
Required Experience
Six Sigma Green Belts are employees who spend some of their time on process improvement teams. They analyze and solve quality problems, and are involved with Six Sigma, lean or other quality improvement projects. The Six Sigma Green Belt certification requires three years of work experience in one or more areas of the Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge. Work experience must be in a full time, paid role. Paid intern, co-op or any other course work cannot be applied towards the work experience requirement. Educational waivers are not granted.
Minimum Expectations for a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
Operates in support of or under the supervision of a Six Sigma Black Belt
Analyzes and solves quality problems
Involved in quality improvement projects
Participated in a project, but has not led a project
Has at least three years of work experience
Has ability to demonstrate their knowledge of Six Sigma tools and processes
Examination
Each certification candidate is required to pass a written examination that consists of multiple choice questions that measure comprehension of the Body of Knowledge. The SSGB examination is a one-part, 110-question*, four and a half hour exam.
*All CBT delivered certification exams include unscored items in addition to BoK classified items. For more information please click here
Examinations are conducted throughout the year and are delivered via computer based testing (CBT) through ASQ's testing partner Prometric. All examinations are open-book. Each participant must bring his or her own reference materials. Use of reference materials and calculators is explained in the FAQ.
Please Note: The Body of Knowledge for certification is affected by new technologies, policies, and the changing dynamics of manufacturing and service industries. Changed versions of the examination based on the current Body of Knowledge are used at each offering.