Career Details

Certified Six Sigma Greenbelt

Description

The Six Sigma Green Belt 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.

Certifying Organization

American Society for Quality

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

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? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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Certificate name

Oil Monitoring Analyst I

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Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

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American Society of Mechanical Engineers International

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Quality Process Analyst

Certifying Organization

American Society for Quality

Type

A - Core

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