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Eliminate Errors and Risks in your Professional Growth with Six Sigma

Six Sigma training has almost become a necessity for any professional who wants to rise above the mid-management level in an organization. As a resource with six sigma certification, you will develop the skills needed to transform an organization from wasteful to accomplished, making you an invaluable asset.
Global Teq’s Six Sigma course offers you an edge over your peers. You develop the skill to adapt methodical approaches to problem solving. You will also learn to use a wide range of statistical tools and techniques to arrive at an accurate approach rather than one driven by hunch. With a certification that is globally accepted, you can now nurture that international career you’ve always dreamed of.

What’s Six Sigma
Six Sigma is a universally accepted practice which reduces errors and re-works that cost an organization time, money, opportunity, and customers. It asks hard questions about processes and variation in the results, which are regarded as defects and wastes. Six Sigma helps you understand processes better, and guides you to implement solutions through structured problem solving approach supported by statistical tools and techniques.
There are different levels in Six Sigma certification

  1. Green/Yellow Belt
  2. Black/Brown Belt
  3. Master Black Belt

Usually, knowledge and implementation of Six Sigma practices is mandatory for senior and mid-level management across all verticals. But recent job descriptions for even entry level applicants require knowledge of the Six Sigma. Several multinational organizations confirm that while Six Sigma training is not mandatory for the entry levels, it is definitely preferred.

Eligibility Criteria
Yellow Belt
In order to achieve the IASSC Certified Yellow Belt, you must sit for the IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam and achieve a minimum score of 230 points out of a total 300 points. There are no prerequisites for the exam. However, it is recommended that you obtain training from a Six Sigma qualified institution before taking up the exam.
Green Belt
In order to achieve the IASSC Certified Green Belt, you must sit for the IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Exam and achieve a minimum score of 385 points out of a total 500 points. There are no prerequisites for the exam. However, it is recommended that you obtain training from a Six Sigma qualified institution before taking up the exam, and have some real-world Six Sigma work experience and project application process.
Black Belt
In order to achieve the IASSC Certified Black Belt, you must sit for the IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Exam and achieve a minimum score of 580 points out of a total potential of 750 points. There are no prerequisites for the exam. However, it is recommended that you obtain training from a Six Sigma qualified institution before taking up the exam, and have some real-world Six Sigma work experience and project application process.

Global Teq Advantage
Global Teq’s modular training program for Six Sigma gives you the feel real-life challenges. Based on the audience and their professional background, our trainers select case studies, which are relevant to them. You will learn to apply the DMAIC methodology, associated statistical tools and checklists to the case study in order to achieve an effective learning.
Our trainers are Six Sigma Black Belt certified practitioners with more than a decade of experience across various industries. Many of them have been spearheading Workplace Innovation Programs to drive quality projects in order to achieve productivity benefits for their organization and its customers. They have also mentored hundreds of quality projects using DMAIC, DMADV methodologies.
With the support of our trainers and the knowledge you’d take away from the course, you could be instrumental in changing the culture of your organization from reactive problem solving to proactive problem prevention.  

  • Experienced trainers
  • Well-developed course structure
  • Access to mock tests
  • Extensive study materials
  • Flexible training modes
  • Dedicated pre and post training support

FAQ

1. What Is Six Sigma?
2. Why Six Sigma Certification?
Six Sigma certification confirms a level of training, practice, and capability with respect to specific competencies. Though requirements for each Six Sigma certification level are different, each requires training, and each participant is required to have a leadership-approved project prior to Six Sigma certification training.
3. What Are The Six Sigma Certifications?
Six Sigma Green Belts – Requires two days of training on the Six Sigma road map and essential elements of statistical methodologies supporting Six Sigma projects. Green Belts allocate up to 50% of their time on Six Sigma projects, and Black Belts assist them with projects as needed.
Six Sigma Black Belts are technical leaders who have received four days of training focusing on the Six Sigma road map and extensive statistical methodologies. Black Belts normally dedicate up to 75% of their time to Six Sigma projects, and they assist Green Belts as needed. Green Belt certification is required for Black Belt certification eligibility.
Six Sigma Master Black Belts represents the highest level of technical and organizational proficiency. It requires six days of training on the Six Sigma methodology, and skills and tools required to teach Six Sigma philosophies and implement Six Sigma within an organization. Master Black Belts lead all levels of Six Sigma projects, and they help Black Belts apply methodology when necessary. Their jobs are completely devoted to Six Sigma. Black Belt certification is necessary for Master Black Belt certification eligibility.

4. What this course is about?

Lean Six Sigma is an improvement methodology that combines the best of Lean concepts and Six Sigma tools. Lean Six Sigma emphasizes taking advantage of the value generation focus offered by the lean method, while maintaining the statistical rigors of the Six Sigma methodology.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) is an ideal course package if you want to make your career in the quality sector. As a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt professional, you will be capable of developing and assisting project teams and leading Lean Six Sigma projects from start-to-finish.

The LSSGB training focuses on all the aspects of DMAIC. Further, it helps you execute and interpret Six Sigma tools and use Lean principles. The LSSGB training also focuses on the statistical tools and Lean tools.

5. What is this certification about?

The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from the International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC), is a valuable certification for every aspiring professional who wants to make a career in the quality sector. Lean Six Sigma emphasizes taking advantage of the value generation focus offered by the lean method, while maintaining the statistical rigors of the Six Sigma methodology.

IASSC’s Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification demonstrates a professional’s thorough understanding of all aspects of D-M-A-I-C and efficiency to execute and interpret Six Sigma tools and use Lean principles. The IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) is capable of leading and supporting improvement projects from start-to-finish.

6. Why is this certification most sought-after?
IASSC’s Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification validates efficiency of a certified professional in adapting to emerging or fluctuating market conditions, without compromising on the quality.  Hence, employers seek certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt professionals to control manufacturing and process costs, increase profits, expand business, and satisfy customers – irrespective of the size of the business.
7. What are the career benefits in-store for me?
A Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt professional with practical exposure to the Lean Six Sigma tools will have an upward career graph.
· According to Indeed.com, one of the leading job sites in the world, the national average salary for a Certified Green Belt is $72,000 per year in the United States.
· The certification enhances your skills and enables you to perform roles like Quality Manager, Quality Analyst, Lean Consultant, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, etc.
· Top companies like GE, AlliedSignal Corporation, McKesson Corporation, 3M, AXA, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Ford Motor Company, Glaxo SmithKline, Honeywell, HSBC Group, Motorola, Wipro, Xerox, and many more have invested in implementing Lean Six Sigma concepts. Thereby, they have increased the number of opportunities for Lean Six Sigma certified professionals.
How do I become Certified in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt?
You can become The IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) by following the below processes:

  1. Appear for the IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) Exam after completing the training. This exam is a 3 hour 100 question proctored exam, wherein you need to achieve a minimum score of 385 points out of a total 500 points.
  2. Upon successful completion, you will receive IASSC Certified Green Belt Certificate. You will also get the IASSC marks which can be used on public profiles such as LinkedIn
8. Who should get this certification?
· Quality Managers
· Project Managers
· Quality Analysts
· QA managers
· QA engineers
· IT Managers
· Customer Service Team Leaders
· Operations Team Leaders
· Operations Management Professionals
9. What are the prerequisites for the certification?
There are no prerequisites for IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) Exam. Aspirants with knowledge of the subjects defined in the ILSSBOK (IASSC Universally Accepted Lean Six Sigma Body of Knowledge for Green Belts), can apply for IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Exam. An understanding of Lean and Six Sigma tools and working knowledge on DMAIC approach would be an added advantage.
10. What is the Test Duration and pattern of questions?
IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt credential Exam covers 100 questions based on IASSC Universally Accepted Lean Six Sigma Body of Knowledge for Green Belts (ILSSBOK). There will be 20 multiple choice questions from each major section of the ILSSBOK. Aspirants of IASSC Certified Green Belt (ICGB) credential are required to score a minimum of 385 points out of a total 500 points, within the allotted time of 3 hours.
11. Do I need to have project experience as part of certification requirement?
No. Project experience is not a prerequisite for the IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt exam. However, you need to have good knowledge and understanding of the subjects related to the LSSBOK™ in order to apply for IASSC Certified Green Belt (ICGB) credential.
12. Where can I attend the examination?
You can attend the IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt exam at any Testing Center approved by IASSC. Currently, IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt exam is conducted in more than 8,000 Testing Centers, located within 165 countries, throughout the world.
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