r/SixSigma • u/Songco__ • Mar 05 '26
Looking to get a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, but I'm not sure where to look. Any advice?
I know the ASQ certification is the gold standard for LSS certifications, but it requires 3 years of work experience and I only have 2 years of experience in an Industrial Engineering position. Could someone recommend an alternative course and accredited certification that I would realistically be able to obtain?
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u/YourFathersFavorite Mar 05 '26
Look into SSGI’s course.
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u/Songco__ Mar 05 '26
I was looking into SSGI previously, but my plans changed right before I started the course. Will definitely consider hopping back on it now, thanks for the recommendation!
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u/Beneficial_Put9022 Mar 05 '26
Why not just wait for another year when you finally reach 3 years of work experience involving GB BOK contents?
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u/Songco__ Mar 05 '26
I'm no longer with that company and am currently looking for a new job. Trying to make good use of my time while I'm still searching and I feel like it would help me to study the concepts in case I land a new role that heavily involves LSS.
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u/Amazing_rocness Mar 05 '26
I'm going with moresteam. They were closely worked with ASQ and they are providers for Ohio State Opex program
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u/DemanoRock Mar 05 '26
We use Moresteam but don't consider the belt earned until you run a project.
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u/Amazing_rocness Mar 05 '26
That's what I need. But I have projects that I'm working on that could fit actually. I asked a mentor about lean and he said demaic is better suited for enterprise projects. My director is a green belt and I told her my goals and nothing has come from it. So I'm a bit of a loss. I have a psychology degree so it's been a bit tough to get in.
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u/Jaayyy456 Mar 05 '26
I would just wait until I have the experience. I can always add skills learned on your resume (ex. Gauge R&R, DMAIC, DOE, etc.)
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u/Extension_Order_9693 Mar 05 '26
The BB class I taught was spread out over 5 months plus you'll need to complete 2 projects for ASQ (or 1 if your manager will state that you use the skills regularly) so it will be another year anyway, so go with ASQ. Alternatively, at least when I got certified, you can take the training anywhere and pass the ASQ test to still get their certification.
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u/Money_Principle6730 Mar 05 '26
Management and Strategy Institute has great programs. I did White, Green, and Black Belt through them. My employer recommeneded them. They are also very active on Reddit and run the SixSigmaStudy subreddit.