Lean Six Sigma Certification Project Option (Public & Private Live Virtual, In-Person, or Hybrid Trainings)
Project Completion Timeline:
Candidates have up to six (6) months (180 days) after the last day of their their course to complete their certification project with a Student-Managed Mentorship.
Mentorship Requirement
Candidates must follow the Certification Roadmap of the respective certification and have each stage of their project reviewed by a Six Sigma Development Solutions, Inc. Master Black Belt mentor before project completion and certification is awarded.
Certification Deadline Extensions:
A maximum of two (2) certification deadline extensions of 90 days each can be granted.
Each extension requires a $250 USD fee per student.
If certification is not completed after two extensions, the student must retake the course, pay the full course fee, and restart with a new 180-day deadline.
Team Projects (Yellow Belt & Green Belt Only)
Yellow Belt & Green Belt candidates may work in teams of up to four (4) candidates.
All team members must have completed the corresponding Lean Six Sigma course through Six Sigma Development Solutions.
Black Belt candidates must complete individual projects for certification.
One Additional Requirement for Team Green Belt Projects:
If a Green Belt project is completed as a team, each team member must also pass Six Sigma Development Solutions’ internal Lean Six Sigma Certification exam.
The exam consists of 20 questions, is timed (60 minutes), and allows two attempts.
If both attempts are unsuccessful, the candidate must complete an alternate individual project to earn certification.
Payment Policy for Mentorship Services
Mentorship Suspension Due to Late Payment
If the course invoice is overdue by 15 days or more from the invoice due date, mentorship services will be suspended until full payment, including any applicable late fees, is made.
Certification Project Option (Online (Self-Paced) Lean Six Sigma Courses)
Project Completion Timeline
Candidates have up to six (6) months (180 days) from the date of purchasing the online course to complete their certification project.
Mentorship Requirement
Projects must follow the defined Certification Roadmap for that course and be reviewed by a Master Black Belt mentor at each stage of the roadmap.
Certification Deadline Extensions:
A maximum of two (2) certification deadline extensions of 90 days each can be granted.
Each extension requires a $250 USD fee per student.
If certification is not completed after two extensions, the student must retake the course, pay the full course fee, and restart with a new 180-day deadline.
Team Projects (Yellow Belt & Green Belt Only)
Yellow Belt & Green Belt candidates may work in teams of up to four (4) candidates.
All team members must have completed the corresponding Lean Six Sigma course through Six Sigma Development Solutions, Inc.
Black Belt candidates must complete individual projects for certification.
