There are 4 levels of certifications, Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt and Master Black Belt. To obtain a Yellow, Green or Black Belt Lean Six Sigma certification, you must pass an exam ( e-mail us for more information or see https://ilssi.org/dashboard/ ).
There is also a route to certification by project (without the exam). For more information on certifcation by project contact your Accredited Training organisation. See here for list of organisations who can give certification by audit of pojects: https://ilssi.org/accredited-training-organisations/
For the Master Black Belt you must also have proof of at least 3 years as a successful practicing Black Belt in an organisation and have completed at least 3 DMAIC projects which can be audited by the International Lean Six Sigma Institute. See https://ilssi.org/master-black-belt-certification/
There is no specific work experience or number of years required to take the Lean Six Sigma Yellow, Green or Black Belt Programs. Lean Six Sigma methodologies and principles allow Lean Six Sigma professionals to work in a variety of industries including retail, manufacturing, supply-chain, contact centres, government and healthcare.
Of course! Our team will evaluate and account for your current knowledge and experience when moving into the Black Belt Certification Program.
The range of pass rates for Lean Six Sigma Certification exams ranges from 70% % to 100 % depending on country, company, industry and experience of the class. This is a wide range. There are many variables that affect your ability to pass the exam so we prefer not to set student expectations by giving our mean average pass rate.
No, but we can suggest very qualified trainers from our partner list. See: https://ilssi.org/partners/
Yes, we certify trainers based on their training profile as well as their performance on the Master Black Belt exam.
Yes. We also can do gap analysis and detailed recommendations of how to close these gaps, and also how to get certified as a an organization.
Yes we have the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt exam in Arabic. We plan to have also Green and Black Belt in Arabic by 2026.
Once you click to register for the Lean Six Sigma examination and have made payment, you can sit the examination independently in a time-controlled instance.
Our annual Lean Six Sigma conferences are held in January of every year at major destinations around the world. However, we are soon to introduce some regional conferences at other times during the year.
An international Lean Six Sigma certification and accreditation organisation, with a network of hundreds of experts in the field of OPEX and CI, you will benefit from association with the top names and the international recognition of your certification
Our exams are available online 24/7 365 days a year. You can sit our Lean Six Sigma exams whenever you have internet access. Our exams work on any platform, iOS, Windows on a PC, laptop or tablet.
Yes, all the ILSSI certifications and certificates are recognised internationally ( all countries in the world ) as an officially accredited certification by government organisations, universities, businesses, HR department and recruiters.
Yes, the ILSSI is respected and recognised by International governments, educational institutions and multinational corporations as one the top most accreditation organisations for Lean Six Sigma in the World. It is classed in same group together with ASQ in the USA and BSI and BQF in the UK.
Yes, the ILSSI accredits online training programmes that partner organisations will offer to their customers. Upon completing the online courses successfully the candidate is registered for a full accredited certification from the International Lean Six Sigma Institute (ILSSI), Cambridge, UK, and sent a certificate from ILSSI. A list of Accredited Training Partners can be found at ilssi.org/partners. Accredited Partners of ILSSI | International Lean Six Sigma Institute
Q How do I become an Accredited Training Partner of ILSSI ?
Membership Payment: The cost of the membership/partnership is £395 per year.
Onboarding Process: Once the payment is received, ILSSI will onboard you by:
Additional Support: ILSSI can arrange a call to explain how to buy exams, register students, and answer any other questions you might have.
See this link for payment information: ILSSI Partner Membership for Educational / Training Institutions and OPEX / Quality related Services | International Lean Six Sigma Institute
Yes. ILSSI offers candidates the opportunity to retake examinations if they are unsuccessful on their first attempt. Please contact your Accredited Training Provider or ILSSI directly for information regarding retake policies and associated fees.
Yes. ILSSI certifications are awarded for life and do not require periodic recertification or renewal. However, we strongly encourage all certified professionals to continue their professional development through ongoing learning and practical application.
Yes. Universities, colleges and other educational institutions can become Accredited Partners of ILSSI and offer internationally accredited Lean Six Sigma certifications to their students and staff.
Yes. In addition to Lean Six Sigma certifications, ILSSI also offers dedicated Lean certifications for individuals and organisations wishing to focus specifically on Lean principles, methodologies and continuous improvement.
Yes. ILSSI online examinations can be taken from anywhere in the world provided you have a stable internet connection and access to a computer, laptop or tablet.
Absolutely. Lean Six Sigma principles are applicable across many sectors including healthcare, financial services, logistics, IT, education, government, telecommunications, construction and service industries.
The duration depends on the certification level, delivery method and training provider. Yellow Belt programmes may take a few days, whilst Green Belt and Black Belt programmes may extend over several weeks or months.
Yes. ILSSI is a pioneer in the use of blockchain technology for professional credentials and offers secure digital certificates and blockchain-based credentials for many of its certification programmes. See Credential.net ILSSI-nft.com
Yes. ILSSI works with organisations worldwide to certify groups of employees. Corporate packages and enterprise partnership arrangements are available for organisations seeking to develop Lean Six Sigma capability across their workforce.
No. Membership of ILSSI is not required in order to sit a Lean Six Sigma examination. Candidates may register directly through an Accredited Training Provider or through ILSSI examination channels.
Employers may verify certificates by contacting ILSSI directly or by using the verification facilities provided by ILSSI. ILSSI-nft.com and https://ilssi.org/ilssi-certification/
Yes. ILSSI and its global network of Accredited Partners can support multinational organisations in deploying Lean Six Sigma programmes consistently across multiple countries and business locations.
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