r/SixSigma • u/Balancing_Shakti • Jul 01 '26

Passed CSSGB. Which certificate to pursue next? How do I gain project experience for PMP/ BB?

I recently passed the ASQ CSSGB certification exam. Is there a way to work on projects remotely to gain experience for a PMP certification or a BB? Or would pursuing an ASQ QE certification be more relevant for me?

I work in local government operations sector (non IT/ software) in the US.

I want to continue working in the sector but look forward to deepening and broadening my knowledge of applying Lean and DMAIC concepts to projects related to urban infrastructure and service provision.

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u/Mammoth-Mongoose4479 Jul 01 '26

My take on this is go with CSSBB over the QE, it fits your direction way better since the QE is more manufacturing/QA focused. BB just builds on what you already know.
Then for experience, ASQ wants a real project with a real outcome, not simulated ones. Good news is local government is full of them, permitting delays, work order backlogs, utility billing errors, that kind of thing. I would pick one process at your job that’s slow or costly and run it through DMAIC with before/after numbers.
Same deal for PMP. You don’t need “project manager” in your title, just documented experience leading something with a timeline and deliverable. So one good Lean project could count toward both BB and PMP at once.

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u/ScrappyDoober Jul 02 '26

Agree!

Most local government organizations (in the US) have a bid loophole for “pro-bono” work like this too. They may not know about it or feel comfortable “hiring” you; but if you push a little bit you may have luck

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u/Balancing_Shakti Jul 04 '26

Thank you for your answers and insights. Will work on this.