Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB)

The Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) operates in support of or under the supervision of a Six Sigma Black Belt, analyzes and solves quality problems and is involved in quality improvement projects. A Green Belt is someone with at least three years of work experience who wants to demonstrate his or her knowledge of Six Sigma tools and processes. Each certification candidate is required to pass an ASQ written and proctored examination that consists of multiple-choice questions that measure comprehension of the CSSGB Body of Knowledge.

The CSSGB exam is a one-part, 110-question, four-hour exam delivered by ASQ's testing partner, Pyrometric, during the February, April, June, August, October and December "testing windows".  100 questions are scored and 10 are unscored (used as possible future exam questions).

All examinations are open-book. Each participant must bring his or her own reference materials. Use of reference materials and calculators is explained in the seating letter provided to applicants.  All examinations are open-book. Each participant must bring his or her own reference materials. Use of reference materials and calculators is explained in the seating letter provided to applicants.