Six Sigma Training and Consulting

The Exam

The exam is designed to assess knowledge of six sigma processes, tools and techniques. The exam is open book, and calculators are permitted. Laptop computers may not be used, or any device that has access to the internet, including mobile phones. The duration of the exam is 2 hours, and candidates may not leave the room until 1.5 hours after the start of the exam. Candidates must advise SigmaPro of their intention to attend the exam at least three weeks prior to the exam date.

The exam will assess the following areas of knowledge:

The Six Sigma Context
• History & development of six sigma, basic six sigma metrics, links to strategic planning

Six Sigma Deployment
• Identifying and Selecting projects, assessment of risk

The Define Phase
• Project Planning, Project Definition, Voice of the Customer, the DMAIC process, executing Lean Six Sigma Projects         

The Measure Phase
• Process mapping, Cause and Effect tools, measurement systems analysis,  evaluation of stability and capability     

Introductory statistics
• Basic Probability and Statistics Models, Continuous Probability Models, survey Design

The Analyse phase
• Sampling Distributions & Confidence Intervals, Hypothesis Testing, Graphical analysis.       

Regression
• Correlation & Simple Linear Regression,    

Lean Concepts
• Elimination of Waste, Visual Management & Quality at the Source, Standard Operations, One-piece flow, Kanban Systems, Poka Yoke,  Value Stream Mapping

The Improve Phase
• Generating and Selecting Concepts, Full factorial Experiments

Lean Office
• Queuing Analysis, Cycle Time Reduction, Stock modelling

Implementing Change
• Piloting Concepts, Implementing New processes

The Control Phase
• Performance Measurement Overview, Rational Subgrouping, Technical Controls for DMAIC Projects, Closing Projects, Sustaining the Gains 

Control Plans & charts
• Variables Control Charts, Attributes Control Charts, Test Plans, Control Plans,

The exam will consist of 60 multiple-choice questions, and 10 questions requiring written answers. There will be a total mark of 100. Candidates may pass, fail or obtain a distinction in the exam.

If you think you are up for taking the Six Sigma Green Belt training and certification program, please contact SigmaPro now.

A certified Six Sigma Green Belt is someone who can demonstrate effective knowledge, understanding and application of Six Sigma Green Belt methods and tools to real projects. A Green Belt must have a thorough understanding of all aspects of the Six Sigma DMAIC process. A Green belt should also have a basic understanding of lean concepts.

The SigmaPro certification scheme is designed to assess Green Belt competences in three ways:

• Successful completion of an approved Green Belt training programme
• Review of a completed project carried out within the student’s own organization.
• The passing of an exam covering the Green Belt curriculum

Details of certified candidates will be held on the SigmaPro register of Green Belts.

All successful delegates will be awarded a SigmaPro Six Sigma Green Belt certificate.

The Training

Certified Green Belts must complete SigmaPro approved Green Belt training, covering a defined curriculum. Successful completion of the course will be verified by the course tutor and course attendance records. It is not necessary that all course weeks are attended on the same wave of training.

Project Reviews

Candidates must submit a written project report demonstrating effective application of the DMAIC methodology. Projects must demonstrate added value to the organisation concerned at least equal to the cost of Green Belt training. Projects must be successfully completed. The project reports must be verified by an officer of the organisation for which the project was carried out.  Once submitted, projects will be reviewed by a panel of a minimum of two persons and assessed for effective application of Six Sigma methods. Candidates must be prepared to answer questions on their project submissions at a review session. Candidates must submit project reports at least three weeks prior to the review session. Project assessment does not need to be done on the same day as the exam.

Project review will result in either a pass or resubmit mark, together with points for consideration on resubmission.

The exam

The exam is a 2 hour exam, consisting of multiple choice and written response questions. Candidates may not leave the room until 1.5 hours after the start of the exam. Candidates must advise SigmaPro of their intention to attend the exam at least three weeks prior the exam date.

Candidates will be issued with either a fail, pass or distinction mark.

Previous exam papers are available on request.

Application Fees

The application fee is £195 (plus VAT), which is not refundable. The fee covers the examination, project assessment and project review. Examination retests or project resubmissions will be charged at £95 (plus VAT).

What to do next?

• Take suitable training
• Complete and document your project
• Make an application
• Prepare for the exam
• Attend review session (if required)
• Certify

Approved providers:

SigmaPro Limited

Regus Business Centre
Central Boulevard
Blythe Valley Business Park
Solihull B90 8AG, United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)1676 532470

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