The Green Belt is defined by a strong knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean methods and project management training. Depending on your industry or organization, you will see Green Belts either leading simple projects or working as a team member on a large project team.

If your goal is to master this skill set and improve your value as an employee, then you should earn your Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Certification - the recognition that you have both studied and successfully practiced the application of process improvement - is a more formal step in the process. It takes longer to acquire certification than training alone, but once you have done so, you will have proof of your competence and abilities.

While certification is not required for Lean Six Sigma practitioners, most authorities and leaders value certification more highly, especially when it comes from a known and reliable source.

The Green Belt Certification Process

The certification process begins with enrollment and the assignment of a Master Black Belt (MBB) coach. As you begin your training, you will begin to work on your project. The exam follows the training, and your final activity is the project review.

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Taking the Green Belt Final Exam

This is an online exam based on the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge. Read more about the details of the final examination below.

Completing A Successful Project

MoreSteam requires successful completion of one improvement project that demonstrates effective application of what you learned in your course. The project must follow the DMAIC framework and must yield improvement in a performance metric that is important to your organization's mission.

To help you keep track of your improvement project, you will receive access to TRACtion^®, MoreSteam's online project management and tracking tool. Read more about the details of the project below.

Starting Your Lean Six Sigma Certification

You can start your certification at any time, although MoreSteam certification is only for students in MoreSteam's Belt training courses.

We recommend selecting the project during Course Sessions Two and Three on Define, and then working through your project as you progress through the course. We have designed the session exercises to facilitate that process.

Completing Your Green Belt Certification

We estimate that Green Belt certification will take 12 months to complete (includes your training). We will consider extensions for extenuating circumstances. Upon award of the certification, we will send you a signed certificate suitable for framing.

MoreSteam's Belt Certification requires that you pass a final Green Belt exam.

This is an online exam based on the Lean Six Sigma body of Knowledge. You will need to have completed your MoreSteam training class prior to taking the final examination.

Exam Details

• Test Duration: 3 hours
• Test Length: 60 questions
• Passing Grade: 80%
• Test Coverage: Materials included in the MoreSteam Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course

Where is the test located?

This test is online and available through the same MoreSteam University learning portal as the belt training class and the TRACtion project manager.

Who grades the test?

The test is automatically graded once you are finished. You will be given an opportunity to review your results.

Can I retake the test?

If you do not pass on the first attempt, you can re-take the test once and after a one-month waiting period.

Can I complete my test as the last qualification for certification?

Sorry, no. You must pass your exam prior to project review.

MoreSteam's Belt Certification requires that you complete one successful process improvement project to prove that you have the ability to apply your knowledge.

Project Definition

Projects are structured Belt activities that must follow the DMAIC framework and must yield improvement in a performance metric that is important to your organization's mission.

To complete your certification, we require that you successfully complete improvement projects that demonstrate the effective application of what you learned in your course.

Project Requirements

• No. Projects: 1 project
• Time to Complete: 12 months (includes training period)
• Type of Report: Report in full detail
• Interview Required: No
• Required Project Coverage: Materials included in the MoreSteam Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course

How do I keep track of my project?

You will receive access to TRACtion, our online project management and tracking tool. Once you have registered for and purchased certification, we will send you information on how to access and use TRACtion.

TRACtion guides you through the project process with critical questions, tollgate reviews, templates, links to training and more. Learn more about TRACtion.

How long do I have to complete the project?

All Green Belt project requirements should be completed no later than 12 months after the start of Green Belt training and certification.

If you are unable to meet the specified due date, we may grant you a short extension based on a reasonable written request. The request must clearly include proper justification in order for us to consider the extension.

Will I receive help on my project?

Our instructors are available to assist you. For example, it's a good idea to submit your completed project charter for review before you get too far along in your project to make sure it's acceptable and scoped correctly. All MBB commentary will be captured inside of TRACtion.

What are the Project Requirements?

For each project, we require a clear explanation of your actions. The final project report must include an interpretation of the process and results (i.e., what you did, why you did what you did, and what it means).

In your final project submissions, you should include documentation to show mastery of the body of knowledge as described in the Project Requirements documentation (PDF).