Six Sigma Certification - What is it?

Six Sigma is an integrated, disciplined proven approach for improving business performance. Six Sigma.us is a leading consulting and certification firm supporting companies implementing the Six Sigma Process by offering Six Sigma Training and Six Sigma Certification.

 

Six Sigma is management methodology driven by data, and Six Sigma focuses on projects that will produce measurable business results. For example GE Capital saved $2 Billion in 1999 using Six Sigma. Six Sigma is based upon improving processes by understanding and controlling variation, thus improving predictability of business processes.

 

Six Sigma is not just training. Each participant, called a "Belt" (either Black or Green) is required to have a leadership approved project prior to training.

 

Six Sigma Belts - Six Sigma Certification

• Belts are Six Sigma project leaders who receive training in the Six Sigma roadmap.
• Six Sigma Certification requires both projects and training.
• Six Sigma Black Belts are project leaders who receive four weeks of training focusing on the Six Sigma Roadmap and extensive statistical methodologies. Successful Black Belts normally dedicate at least 75 percent of their time to a four to six month Six Sigma Project.
• Six Sigma Green Belts are project leaders who receive two weeks of training on the Six Sigma Roadmap and essential elements of statistical methodologies supporting Six Sigma projects. Successful Greenbelts are able to allocate 50 percent of their time to their four to six month Six Sigma Project.

 

Six Sigma Champions

Business Leaders who lead Six Sigma by sponsoring projects are called "Champions". Champions are trained in the essentials of the Six Sigma Methodology focusing on selecting the projects that are aligned with business goals. Champions must select and mentor Six Sigma project leaders called "Belts". Champions must support, align and integrate the Six Sigma Launch into their organization.

 

Six Sigma Master Black Belt

• - Often the key support person to the Champions to assist in Project Definition
• - The mentor and teacher of Six Sigma Green Belts and Six Sigma Black Belts
• - Requires extensive project management experience
• - Requires proven mastery of Six Sigma Methodology
• - Requires proven mastery of Six Sigma Statistical Tools
• - Often chosen to be future leaders of an organization