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Six Sigma Certification

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Six Sigma certification recognises competence in the Six Sigma quality improvement methodology developed by Motorola and later popularised by General Electric, using a martial arts inspired ranking of Yellow, Green, Black and Master Black Belt levels. Unlike a licensed profession, there is no single certifying authority: requirements differ widely between providers, from simply attending a course and completing one project to passing a formal written examination and documenting several years of practical application, with bodies such as the American Society for Quality among the more established issuers. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Qualification Level
Professional quality management certification, tiered by belt level 1
Awarding Body Type
Multiple independent organisations, including professional quality associations, universities and consultancies; no single governing body 1
Typical Duration
Varies by provider; commonly requires completed improvement projects and a written examination 1
Country of Origin
United States (originated at Motorola and General Electric) 1
Field of Study
Quality management and process improvement 1
Classification
Qualification Type
Certificate 1
Sources
1. Six Sigma Certification (Wikipedia)
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    Six Sigma certification recognises competence in the Six Sigma quality improvement methodology developed by Motorola and later popularised by General Electric, using a martial arts inspired ranking of Yellow, Green, Black and Master Black Belt levels.
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