White Belt
Foundation Level
Introduction to Lean Six Sigma fundamentals, roles, and basic DMAIC methodology. Perfect for team members and those new to LSS.
Training: 8 hours
Exam: 50 questions, 80% pass
Project: Not required
Recert: 2 years, 10 PDUs
Yellow Belt
Practitioner Level
Comprehensive understanding of Lean Six Sigma tools and participation in improvement projects. Ideal for active team members.
Training: 24 hours
Exam: 75 questions, 80% pass
Project: Participation in 1 project
Recert: 2 years, 20 PDUs
Green Belt
Leader Level
Advanced LSS knowledge with project leadership capability. Lead improvement projects and drive measurable results.
Training: 40 hours
Exam: 100 questions, 85% pass
Project: Lead 1 project ($50K savings)
Recert: 2 years, 30 PDUs + project
Black Belt
Expert Level
Expert-level LSS practitioner with advanced statistical knowledge and change management skills. Lead complex projects and mentor others.
Training: 120 hours
Exam: 150 questions, 80% pass
Project: Lead 2 projects ($100K+ savings)
Recert: 3 years, 60 PDUs + projects
Master Black Belt
Master Level
Strategic LSS leader with program management expertise. Develop organizational capability and drive enterprise-wide transformation.
Training: 160 hours
Exam: 200 questions, 90% pass
Project: Lead 5 projects ($500K+ savings)
Recert: 3 years, 90 PDUs + program leadership
Grand Master
Visionary Level
Pinnacle of LSS mastery with proven track record of enterprise transformation and thought leadership in the field.
Training: 200 hours
Exam: 250 questions, 90% pass
Project: Enterprise transformation
Recert: 5 years, 150 PDUs
LSS Champion
Sponsor Level
Executive sponsor and advocate for LSS initiatives. Provide resources, remove barriers, and ensure project alignment with strategy.
Training: 16 hours
Exam: 60 questions, 80% pass
Project: Sponsor 2 projects
Recert: 3 years, 25 PDUs
LSS for Executives
Strategic Level
Executive-level understanding of LSS for strategic decision-making and organizational deployment.
Training: 12 hours
Exam: 50 questions, 75% pass
Project: Not required
Recert: 3 years, 20 PDUs
CEO of Lean Six Sigma
Enterprise Level
Highest level of executive LSS certification for CEOs and senior leaders driving enterprise-wide excellence.
Training: 24 hours
Exam: 75 questions, 85% pass
Project: Enterprise deployment
Recert: 5 years, 40 PDUs
Certification Process
Training
Complete required training hours with an ASC-accredited provider
Examination
Pass the certification exam demonstrating knowledge mastery
Project
Complete required project work (Green Belt and above)
Certification
Receive your ASC-accredited certification and digital credentials