| The implementation of a Six Sigma project requires | | | | Six Sigma projects. |
| the services of professionals who are well trained in | | | | They are also proficient in using software tools, |
| using the various tools and techniques of Six Sigma. | | | | spreadsheets, databases, presentation software and |
| Such professionals have to undertake a certification | | | | so on. They may also be trained in the usage of |
| program or training on the various Six Sigma | | | | statistical analysis software and simulation tools. These |
| measurement tools and techniques they can bring into | | | | individuals also undertake project work and usually train |
| practice. | | | | other Six Sigma trainees and Green Belts. |
| Six Sigma certification is similar to other certification | | | | Black Belts develop their skills in cross-functional Six |
| programs, and a certified professional is capable of | | | | Sigma project implementation. They then move on to |
| utilizing their knowledge to the benefit of the | | | | undertake the role and responsibility of Six Sigma team |
| organization. There are various levels of certification | | | | lead. |
| that can be achieved after the appropriate tests are | | | | The Master Black Belt |
| passed. | | | | This is the highest level of organizational proficiency. |
| These levels are named in the same manner as | | | | Master Black Belts are those individuals who |
| martial arts grades; Green Belts, the Black Belts and | | | | undertake the four weeks training and implement it as |
| Master Black Belts. | | | | program managers. They have all the knowledge and |
| The Green Belt | | | | training that Black Belts have - and even more skills to |
| This is the basic level that is completed when an | | | | understand the mathematical theory of the various |
| individual completes two weeks of training and passes | | | | statistical tools in use. |
| the qualifying exam. All the basic essential | | | | They may also be proficient in project management, |
| methodologies are taught in this level, such as DMAIC | | | | imparting training, program organization and so on. |
| and its overall usage. | | | | They should have the ability to guide the Black Belts in |
| Green Belt training also covers project management, | | | | applying the various techniques correctly in critical |
| quality management tools and quality control tools. It | | | | areas. They should have good communication and |
| also trains students on problem solving and data | | | | training skills, as they are generally responsible for |
| analysis methods. | | | | imparting training on the various statistical tools and |
| Green Belts are also trained in implementing | | | | techniques to the Black Belts and Green Belts. |
| deployment plans and ways to sustain the new | | | | They should assist others in achieving their |
| changes that have been introduced. | | | | certifications, thus reducing the extra cost of training |
| The Black Belt | | | | these individuals. |
| Black Belt certification is given to a technically-oriented | | | | Not all certified professionals have the same levels of |
| professional who completes four weeks, or around | | | | competencies for undertaking the implementation of |
| 160 hours of training and passes the appropriate test. | | | | Six Sigma projects. By training for various levels, |
| This curriculum covers Green Belt certification | | | | individuals can develop their competencies and |
| curriculum as well. Black Belts generally have a | | | | become important participants of the various levels of |
| background in college level mathematics, which is | | | | Six Sigma project implementation. |
| relevant for quantitative analysis in various phases of | | | | |