Lean Six Sigma belts
American Society for Quality
Lean Six Sigma labels cover distinct credentials and training courses. For the ASQ examples in this record, Green Belt and Black Belt have different experience and project requirements.
Before applying: ASQ Green Belt requires three years of relevant full-time paid work. ASQ Black Belt requires three years of relevant work plus one signed project affidavit, or two completed projects with signed affidavits. Each requires its examination.
Where to do it: Whether this can be started from abroad is for the body to confirm. Confirm the specific issuer, experience or project requirements, test availability and employer acceptance before choosing a programme.
- Compare your education and experience with the eligibility above. Assemble the evidence the issuing body requests.
- Use the official application instructions below to choose the correct route and arrange any required training, examination or experience verification.
- Keep your application confirmation and satisfy the outstanding requirements before describing yourself as certified.
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- Time the body publishes for this, in daysnot publishedThe body does not publish this. We will not invent one.
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification CSSGB (American Society for Quality; checked 2026-10-25).