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Which organization Six Sigma certification is most recognized?
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Why We Chose It: American Society for Quality (ASQ) is the best overall Six Sigma Certification provider because of its global reputation, rigorous exam prep and training, focus on subject mastery, and certification registry. ASQ was founded in 1946 and has members in over 130 countries.
What can you do with a Six Sigma Black Belt?
With a Six Sigma black belt, you can lead problem-solving projects and train and coach project teams. Potential job titles for lean Six Sigma black belts include Operations Director, Senior Business Process Analyst, Senior Continuous Improvement Leader and Senior Project Manager.
What kind of jobs can you get with a Six Sigma certification?
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Careers
- Lean Six Sigma Consultant.
- Lead Manufacturing Engineer.
- Process Development Engineer.
- Compliance Structural Engineer.
- Reliability Engineer.
- Operating System Specialist.
- Senior IT Project Manager.
- Warehouse Operations Manager.
How much do black belts make?
For Certified Black Belts, the national average salary is $126,551 per year. For Certified Master Black Belts, the average salary is even more at $205,000 per year.
Should you hire a Six Sigma Six Sigma black belt?
Qualified Six Sigma Black Belts with plenty of experience will know what their services are worth and shouldn’t settle for less. There are instances where it becomes difficult to quantify the worth of your labor, even for SSBBs, and length of the contract can sometimes add to this.
Should Six Sigma Consultants charge per diem or per project?
It is common practice for Six Sigma consultants to charge per diem. However, a flat fee can be problematic if the project time frame becomes significantly overstretched. If this occurs due to things that are outside your sphere of control, it can be even more frustrating.
Do all consulting firms have the same fees?
Not all consulting firms are alike, and some will specialize in Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, the services they provide influencing their fees. We find that the key thing is to focus on the value you bring to your clients.
Does it make more sense to hire an MBB as a consultant?
It would make more sense to just hire them. If your intention is training with projects you have to understand you are not after a MBB. When we hire MBB’s (as consultants) they have to be able to deliver at a level that is “the MBB to the MBB candidates”.