Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Lean Six Sigma
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FAQ #4: What are the different Lean Six Sigma Belts?
Lean Six Sigma adopted the belts system of Karate. The higher the belt, the more proficient a person is in facilitating Lean Six Sigma's process improvement methodology and tools.
The Lean Six Sigma belts from bottom going up are: White Belt, Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt, and Master Black Belts.
For Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belts, completing an actual process improvement project is required which usually takes within 4-6 months.
For a person to be awarded a Master Black Belt certification, the person on top of attending the Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt training, should have completed at least 10 Black Belt project, have deployed a Lean Six Sigma initiative, and should have been mentored and certified by at least 5 Master Black Belts.
In Lean Six Sigma, Master Black Belts certify lower belts. A Green Belt or Black Belt may not certify lower belts.
The Lean Six Sigma belts from bottom going up are: White Belt, Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt, and Master Black Belts.
For Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belts, completing an actual process improvement project is required which usually takes within 4-6 months.
For a person to be awarded a Master Black Belt certification, the person on top of attending the Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt training, should have completed at least 10 Black Belt project, have deployed a Lean Six Sigma initiative, and should have been mentored and certified by at least 5 Master Black Belts.
In Lean Six Sigma, Master Black Belts certify lower belts. A Green Belt or Black Belt may not certify lower belts.