Certification
Lean Six Sigma certification is open to candidates who completed training with Six Sigma BELT Guru or with another provider. Registration uses the current Microsoft Form until it is replaced.
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
2-day
The Yellow Belt certification is acquired after the classroom or on-line Yellow Belt course and a passed on-line examination. A project is desirable. It is not required.
Requirements
Complete the LSS Yellow Belt classroom training or the on-line training course.
Pass the on-line LSS Yellow Belt examination. The passing mark is 70%.
A Yellow Belt project is desirable, and it is not a requirement for certification.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
5-day
A Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is versed in the core to advanced elements of Lean Six Sigma, leads improvement projects, and may serve on more complex projects led by a Certified Black Belt, typically in a part-time role.
Requirements
Acceptable completion of the LSS Green Belt training course through formal classroom or on-line training.
Pass the on-line LSS Green Belt certification examination. The passing mark is 70%.
Complete an LSS Green Belt project with a minimum projected annualized savings of $15,000, or approximately Php 600,000 to 700,000, signed off by the project stakeholders.
Defend the project during the panel review. The Green Belt candidate is expected to:
- Demonstrate analytical thinking and a rational thought process.
- Clearly explain the DMAIC project cycle in layman's terms.
- Quantify deliverables in meaningful metrics that benefit the organization, such as cost reduction, quality, cycle time, or safety.
- Explain how they worked within time, budget, and operational constraints.
- Explain the Six Sigma tools applied in the project.
| Assessment subject area | Board or panel member |
|---|---|
| Change agent skills | Supervisor, Project Sponsor(s), Six Sigma Champion, Mentor |
| Application of tools and techniques | Green Belt Instructor, Black Belt Consultant |
| Ability to achieve results | Project sponsor, Process Owner, Subject Matter Expert, Industry Expert, Company Executive, Finance Manager |
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
10-day
A Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt leads complex improvement projects, typically full time, and can implement, perform, interpret, and apply Lean Six Sigma at an advanced level.
Requirements
Acceptable completion of the LSS Black Belt training course through formal classroom or on-line training.
Pass the on-line LSS Black Belt certification examination. The passing mark is 70%.
Complete an LSS Black Belt project with a minimum projected annualized savings of $35,000, or approximately Php 1,500,000 to 1,600,000, signed off by the project stakeholders.
Defend the project during the panel review. The Black Belt candidate is expected to:
- Demonstrate analytical thinking and a rational thought process.
- Clearly explain the DMAIC project cycle in layman's terms.
- Quantify deliverables in meaningful metrics that benefit the organization, such as cost reduction, quality, cycle time, or safety.
- Explain how they worked within time, budget, and operational constraints.
- Explain the Six Sigma tools applied in the project.
- Present how their interpersonal and leadership skills contributed to carrying out the project.
| Assessment subject area | Board or panel member |
|---|---|
| Change agent skills | Supervisor, Project Sponsor(s), Six Sigma Champion, Mentor |
| Application of tools and techniques | Black Belt Instructor, Master Black Belt Consultant |
| Ability to achieve results | Project sponsor, Process Owner, Subject Matter Expert, Industry Expert, Company Executive, Finance Manager |
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
9-day
The published certification page lists Master Black Belt as a 9-day training and certification course. Requirements beyond the duration are not published there.
Requirements
TODO: requirements not yet published.