Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB)
Credential: Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB)
Credentialing Agency: International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC), Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) recognizes professionals who are well versed in the core to advanced elements of Lean Six Sigma Methodology. ICGBs possess a thorough understanding of all aspects of the Lean Six Sigma Method including competence in subject matters contained within the phases of Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) as defined by the IASSC Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge and understand how to implement, perform, interpret and apply Lean Six Sigma at a high level of proficiency. ICGBs lead improvement projects and/or serve as team members on more complex improvement projects lead by a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, typically in a part-time role. There are no prerequisites required to take the ICGB exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC)
2415 East Camelback Road, Suite 700
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: (602) 734-0561
Contact Page
Written Exam
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Define Phase
- The Basics of Six Sigma
- The Fundamentals of Six Sigma
- Selecting Lean Six Sigma Projects
- The Lean Enterprise
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Measure Phase
- Process Definition
- Six Sigma Statistics
- Measurement System Analysis
- Process Capability
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Analyze Phase
- Patterns of Variation
- Inferential Statistics
- Hypothesis Testing
- Hypothesis Testing with Normal Data
- Hypothesis Testing with Non-Normal Data
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Improve Phase
- Simple Linear Regression
- Multiple Regression Analysis
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Control Phase
- Lean Controls
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Six Sigma Control Plans
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) examination:
- General References
- Related Training
Testing Information
Testing for this credential is handled by Pearson VUE. The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
For more information on the International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC) testing process, visit the agency website.
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB)
Renewal Period: 3 years
Additional considerations for the Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) include:
- It is recommended, but not required, for candidates to take the Lean Six Sigma training obtained through a qualified institution, Lean Six Sigma trainer or corporate program prior to taking the exam. It is also recommended that candidates have some degree of real-world Lean Six Sigma work experience and project application experience.