IASSC* vs ASQ vs The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)
Make sure your certification is being issued by the most trusted organization in the Six Sigma industry…
There is quite a bit of confusion that individuals may face when trying to understand their options for your organization’s Six Sigma accreditation. Since Google rankings are so prevalent in today’s society, it is easy to confuse a website that performs better in the search rankings as being the wiser choice. As you can see from the chart below, it is extremely important to perform due diligence to discovery the real differences.
Our standards are well respected within the Six Sigma industry as illustrated by the organizations that have sought our approval for accreditation…
Source: Data compiled from the accredited provider listing(s) available publicly on both the IASSC and CSSC websites. ASQ data not available as they do not accredit organizations.
| Comparison Chart: Overview and Options***: | IASSC®* | ASQ | CSSC |
| Number of Six Sigma Certification levels offered | 3 | 3 | 16 |
| Flexible Online Exam Option | No** | No | Yes |
| Open-book examination | No | Yes | Yes |
| Non-timed examination option available | No | No | Yes |
| Exam can be retaken (3 times total) with no extra charge | No | No | Yes |
| Optional Green Belt/Black Belt Project Requirements | No | No | Yes |
| Certification DOES NOT expire/elapse | No | No | Yes |
| Offers free comprehensive self-study training materials | No | No | Yes |
| In Existence for More Than a Decade | No | Yes | Yes |
| Largest Industry Accreditation Provider to Universities, Government Agencies, and Organizations Worldwide | No | N/A | Yes |
| Yellow Belt Exam Administration Fee | (USD) $195 | (USD) $394 | $99.00 |
| Green Belt Exam Administration Fee | (USD) $295 | (USD) $438 | $159.00 |
| Black Belt Exam Administration Fee | (USD) $395 | (USD) $538 | $229.00 |
| ** IASSC®* offers online exams that require a webcam setup & are proctored. Stricter exam requirements are also in place during their exam. | |||
| *** Information above is valid at the time of this writing (February 28, 2019), pricing information updated on June 23, 2018. |
*IASSC is a registered trademark of the International Association for Six Sigma LLC.