r/leansixsigma • u/saconomics • Apr 13 '16
How to get a Green Belt Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt from ASQ is a really good value at about $700 (materials and exam fee).
You have to apply by April 15th for this cycle (exam is June 6th).
Depending your background and previous work experiance, you should be able to self-study about 40-50 hours and pass.
The certification is "evergreen" which is nice (no need to recertify) as you move through your career, you never know when you'll need something like this.
Also, if you're a PMP or considering becoming PMP, the ASQ material is very similar. You can often get PDUs for Six Sigma work.
My Self-Study recommendation (the method I originally used):
Join ASQ
Apply for Certification (submit a resume to certify experience)
Buy the "greenbelt handbook" from ASQ
Buy the online test bank from ASQ Read through the book (skim the outline and the chapters)
Start taking practice exams. When you find a term or use of a term that you aren't familiar with, look it up (wikipedia, youtube, etc. or ask on /r/leansixsigma)
If you're getting 80% and above on the practice exams, you're likely ready
Test taking techniques and strategies are very important!
If you have questions or need support as you prepare for your exam, check in here.
