ON-LINE Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Six Sigma options

ASQ

IASSC

BMGI

MoreSteam.com

PEX institute

Pyzdek Institute

Pyzdek Institute

Smarter Solutions

Villanova

SS

LSS

LSS- eGreen Belt

LSS

LSS

SS

LSS

LSS

SS

Complete their course, Pass all

exams, complete a LSS project for
review.

Complete the course, pass the exam,

complete a project.

Complete course, Successfully

complete Capstone Simulation

Complete course, project and

pass an exam

Complete course, project and

pass an exam

Complete course, project and

pass an exam

Complete course, pass exam,

complete simulated project

Instructor supported, self paced, 80

hours. Uses simulations, interactive
exercises, and quizzes.

Blended online learning offering selfpaced online modules, student guides

and instructor-led virtual sessions
concentrated on execution. Each
course includes rigorous teamoriented Capstone Project Simulation
featuring hands-on tool usage, data
analysis, simulations and tollgate
reviews.

45 custom created online

modules. Each module contains
reading assignments, storyboards,
narrated lessons developed by
Thomas Pyzdek, assignments,
and quizzes. Assignment grading
and feedback by MBB

50 custom created online

modules. Each module contains
reading assignments, storyboards,
narrated lessons developed by
Thomas Pyzdek, assignments,
and quizzes. Assignment grading
and feedback by MBB

Blended on-line training and

coaching that integrates the same
reference materials as the
instructor led courses. Course is
a custom blend of
MoreSteam.com modules and
custom created materials.

Blended live and on-line classes,

8 modules, Live lectures on-line,
Instant messaging, shared
whiteboard during live classes.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Apply to take the exam by submitting evidence of 3

years of full time Lean Six Sigma Green Belt work
experience, pass the exam,
Pass Exam

COSTS

Course Description
Course Cost

Exam Prep Matls

COURSE OFFERED BUT NOT REQUIRED- see

website
N/A
See website, not included here since not required.
$695 pre and post tests, progresses checks,
course activities, and a PDF download which
provided a print version of the modules that cover
the five main domains in the CSSGB Body of
Knowledge. In addition to studying online youll
have a print reference to take with you for the
CSSGB exam. Additional $99 for 3 full practice
tests/question bank.

quizzes, exams, tool and templates

none

$695+$650 for mentoring from a MBB $2,100

2750

$1,395

$1,795

$2,250

$1,980

Recommend www.opensourcesixsigma.com
materials, $170 including manual and one 80
question practice test and answer key

Included

Included

included

included

Integrated into course

study guides

included- periodic exams to see

how you are doing, including oral
exam. Not a multiple choice test.
Have to show use stat software

$220

$1395 perpetual $500 1 year

not required

Included

Exam

$209 ASQ members,$359 non-members

$295

Minitab

no not req for exam

none

$450 project, review, and exam

included
Minitab is not required. But there is an
not included, $1250 to buy or $550 for option of a course that used Mnitab. In
a 12 month lease option. Note: you
that case, you would need to purchase
can get a 30 day free trial of Minitab. it.
required, not included

Additional software

no

none

none

Textbook

list of suggested books, none provided

none

Additional books

no

none

none
none
Copy of The Complete Idiot's Guide to
Lean Six Sigma tex,BMGI LSS
Roadmap Poster. after the 12-month
program access term expires,
reference and replay the program
modules and templates via our open
access site at www.BMGI.org
none

Online resources

Data sets and templates available thoughout the

website

included
1 yr license or -$300. Some
assignments require Minitab.
Note: you can get a 30 day free
trial of Minitab.

Quality Companion Project Mgmt

software - 1 yr license?

Quality Companion Project Mgmt

software - 1 yr license?

list of suggested books, none

provided

book included, Six Sigma

Handbook by Thomas Pyzdek

book included, Six Sigma

Handbook by Thomas Pyzdek

None
not required
Included: Integrated Enterprise
Excellence Volume III:
Improvement Project Execution &
Lean Six Sigma Project Execution
Guide.
study guides

none

Meaning fron Data: Statistics

Made Clear course on DVD

Meaning fron Data: Statistics

Made Clear course on DVD

Included: The Integrated

Enterprise Excellence System &
Integrated Enterprise Excellence
Volume I: The Basics

If you enroll in the EngineRoom

Version, it includes a free dopy of
MoreStream's Excel data analysis tool. not required

none

templates, workbooks, forms,

templates, workbooks, forms,
video tutorials. Moodle state-of-the- video tutorials. Moodle state-of-the- Data sets and templates available
art course management
art course management
thoughout. Articles and webinars
technology
technology
on website
supplemental materials

none in price between courses

can upgrade to Black Belt by paying difference

Green Belt can be upgraded to

Black Belt at any time by paying
the difference in price and taking
the additional modules. You still
need to pass the Black Belt exam
for certification.

$695 or $1345

$2,550

$2,750

$1,395

$1,705

$2,250

$2,200

$1245 or $1895

$3050 if opt into Minitab version

$3,250

$1,695

2095

$2,750

minitab not required

none required

real world or volunteer organization,

can be submitted anytime - does not
have the 1 year limit. Reviewed by
BMGI Master Black Belt

Successful real world. Very explicit info

on project requirements. Project
Management tracking software
provided. Complete within 12 months
of starting the course.

Each course includes rigorous teamoriented Capstone Project Simulation

featuring hands-on tool usage, data
real world, no time limit, does not
analysis, simulations and tollgate
have to be work related, must be
reviews.
used by a number of people

real world, no time limit, does not

have to be work related, must be
used by a number of people

Require real-world project applied

at employer, volunteer
organization, or other organization simulated

N/A

90 hours of study,1 year to

complete

80 hours, 1 year to complete

yes -23.4 hours,

100 hrs on line and off line, 1

year to complete

yes, live or recorded lectures

84 hours of self paced modules plus some online materials

none

no

none

Total -Certification (based on

provider requirements)

Non Member: $359 exam only, $458 - $1154 with

exam prep matl. Does not include costs to buy
books for self study.

$465.00

Total- Certification (based on

provider requirements) + Minitab if
required. Used offered pricing or
$500.
PROJECT

real world - strict requirements for BB but not for

GB

included
1 yr license or -$300. Some
assignments require Minitab.
Note: you can get a 30 day free
trial of Minitab.

Online glossary, tool tutorials,

webcasts, templates, articles,
whitepapers

discounts

a) online or real world?

Included

military

1154
CLASS TIME
a) Self paced

N/A since class not required. Check website for

classes that are offered.

80 hrs on line and off line, 1

year to complete

ASQ

b) scheduled classes

N/A

IASSC

N/A

BMGI

None

MoreSteam.com

PEX institute

Pyzdek Institute

Smarter Solutions

Villanova

None

yes-live classes that are in addition

to the self paced - 22 hours - 13
weeks
no

Pyzdek Institute

no

None

yes - 8 weeks live classes or

recorded

Anytime after all session test

completed. Open book, one retake.

anytime , open book

anytime

anytime after course

completed, openbook

anytime

EXAM

a)scheduled? Open book?

scheduled 2x/year, must send in an application

prior to being scheduled, open book. Some trick anytime on line or at testing center, not open
questions
book but reference document provided
anytime, open book

anytime

ACCREDITATONS
regionally accredited Middle
states Associates

Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE)

SUPPORT

a) Access to experts

no

no

b) training material access

N/A Check website for optional course

offerings.

n/a

c) on line support/features

no

n/a

ASQ BOK

IASSC BOK

Students will receive answers to

their questions via email or phone
consultation as needed.

Basic course:coaching and

questions answered through
email by MBB.
During training, submit
During training, submit
Extensive one-on-one live
questions through Student
questions through Student
coaching through the course
Forum. Responses from Thomas Forum. Responses from Thomas and certification is available to
Pyzdek or a MBB within 1
Pyzdek or a MBB within 1
match classroom experience for
business day.
business day.
$1700.
24/7 email and message board

1 year to access on-line material,

maximum 3 hrs per module

365 day access to site and

training materials

365 day access to site and

training materials

Online forum for

communications with fellow
students and instructors

Online forum for

communications with fellow
students and instructors

ASQ BOK, content regularly reviewed Content and instructors provided

and approved by ASQ
by The Quality Group (TQG)

Six Sigma Green Belt body of

knowledge defined by The
International Association for Six
Sigma Certification.

Six Sigma Green Belt body of

knowledge defined by The
International Association for Six
Sigma Certification.

ASQ BOK. Books written by

Smarter Solutions principal used
by ASQ in writing the BOK.

No one person in particular

Thomas Pyzdek

Thomas Pyzdek

Forrest Breyfogle

GrapeVine chat tool

passing of exam, certification

recorded on public, online
database.

passing of exam, certification

recorded on public, online
database.

Manuacturing is default. Health

care, transactional service, finance.

No specific but different

industries including healthcare

No specific but different

industries including healthcare

Manufacturing, Service, or
Healthcare

www.sixsigmatraining.org

http://www.universityalliance.com/i
https://www.smartersolutions.com/ nfo1/UA_PDFs/Villanova/T2lean-six-sigma/blended-green-belt- Disciplines/Villanova_6Sigma_T2.
training
pdf

Students will receive answers to

their questions and support of their
project via email or phone
consultation as needed.

$650 access to BMGI trained MBB

after the 12-month program access
term expires, reference and replay
the program modules and
templates via our open access site 1 year to access on-line material,
at www.BMGI.org
additional years for additonal $$

366 day access to site and

training materials

367 day access to site and

training materials

Enrollment expert business

contact available business hours

BOK

GURU
ASQ committee

No one person in particular

No one person in particular

George Eckes

NETWORKING
If you join ASQ, there are local networking
events.

chatrooms and discussion

forums with students and
professors

INDUSTRY EMPHASIS AVAILABLE?

none

Healthcare, Financial services, IT

WEBSITE

www.asq.org

www.iassc.org
https://www.opensourcesixsigma.com/GreenBelt-Bundle-p/bndl-gb-v11.htm

www.bmgi.com/training/lean-sixsigma-green-belt

https://www.morestream.com/lean-sixsigma/green-belt.cfm

http://www.processexcellencenet
work.com/institute

www.sixsigmatraining.org