Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Information:

Based on today’s need for independent, globally recognised certification, the International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC) has developed the IASSC Certified Yellow Belt (ICYB) Exam, designed to measure a person’s knowledge of the Lean Six Sigma methodology.

Course Curriculum

Official Exam Supporting Documents

Method of Assessment:

After you have familiarised yourself with the Six Sigma terminology, have a good understanding of 5 phases and have successfully passed any mock exams you should be ready to take the final exam.

• Number of questions: 60 Multiple Choice Questions
• Duration: 2 hours
• Pass mark: 70%
• In order to achieve the professional designation of IASSC Certified Yellow Belt (ICYB) from the International Association for Six Sigma Certification candidates must sit for the IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam and achieve a minimum score of 230 points out of a total 300 points
• There are no prerequisites required in order to sit for the IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam
• There is no limitation or time restriction on examination retakes. Need to pay retake exam fee separately each retake
• All questions are multiple choice
• Results are sent within 2 business days upon receipt of the exam papers
• Type of Exam: Proctored exam based
• The sole objective of the exams is to measure knowledge not work or project experience

All exams are available in English. IASSC Certified Yellow Belt exams are also available in French.

All IASSC exams are closed book exams. IASSC provides a Reference Document, that contains all formulas and tables one will need during the examination.

Exam Preparation:

For those who wish to sit for the exam, it is recommended, but not required, that Lean Six Sigma training is obtained through a qualified institution, Lean Six Sigma trainer or corporate program.

The exam syllabus is based on the IASSC Universally Accepted Lean Six Sigma Body of Knowledge (ILSSBOK), developed as a result of research conducted over a two-year period, among 1000 companies.

Certification:

Upon successful achievement, Professionals will receive Certificates IASSC Certified Yellow Belt (ICYB), suitable for framing, issued by the International Association for Six Sigma Certification or its designated Examination Institute, PEOPLECERT.

Career Path:

This certification to fill a variety of positions such as:

• 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
• Business Process Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Project Engineer
• Director, Performance Excellence

Benefits of achieving the Six Sigma Certification

• Differentiate yourself
• Demonstrate your commitment to ongoing education and professional standards
• Increase your marketability
• Promote best practice in your field