ASQ – Six Sigma Green Belt: FAQ

ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt professional works in support of or under the supervision of a Six Sigma Black Belt. Green Belt professionals are required to analyze and solve quality problems for project quality improvement.

How many questions are there in the SSGB-ASQ exam?

There are 110 multiple-choice questions.

What is time alloted to complete the SSGB exam?

Four hours is alloted to complete the SSGB-ASQ exam.

What is the examination fee for the ASQ certification?

The examination fee is $338 for the ASQ members. It is $438 for non-members.

What is the passing score on a certification exam?

Candidates are required to score 550 points out of a possible 750 to be certified.

Can I get certified if I do not have the required experience?

For some certifications with education waivers, you may waive some of the required work experience if you have a degree, diploma or certificate beyond high school.

What is the minimum requirement of a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt?

Operates in support of or under the supervision of a Six Sigma Black Belt.
Analyzes and solves quality problems.
Involved in quality improvement projects.
Participated in a project, but has not led a project.
At least three years of work experience.
Ability to demonstrate their knowledge of Six Sigma tools and processes.

Which of the given certifications have a maintenance requirement?

Certifications requiring to get re-certified every three years are, Biomedical Auditor Calibration Technician HACCP Auditor Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Master Black Belt Pharmaceutical GMP Professional Quality Auditor Quality Engineer Reliability Engineer Software Quality Engineer Six Sigma Black Belt.

Does ASQ charge any annual membership fee?

Yes, there are annual membership fees for a different type of membership such as Full, Associate, Forum/Division, Student, and Organizational.

What are the pre-requisites for the Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Certification Exam?

Six Sigma Green Belt certification requires three years of work experience in one or more areas of the Six Sigma Green Belt Body of knowledge.
Candidates must be working in a full-time, paid role. Paid intern, co-op or any other coursework cannot be applied toward the work experience requirement.

What is the course structure for Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Certification Exam?

Overview: Six Sigma and the Organization (15 Questions)
Define Phase (25 Questions)
Measure Phase (30 Questions)
Analyze Phase (15 Questions)
Improve and Control Phase (25 Questions)