Career Details

Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Description

The Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification will be aimed at those new to the world of Six Sigma who have a small role, interest, or need to develop foundational knowledge. Yellow belts can be entry level employees that seek to improve their world or executive champions who require an overview of Six Sigma and DMAIC. This certification will adopt the approach of advancing the concept and potential of using Six Sigma tools and methodologies within an organization.

Certifying Organization

American Society for Quality

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

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Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Professional - Technologist

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American Society of Mechanical Engineers International

Type

B - Advanced

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American Society for Quality

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Type

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