ASQ CSSBB Certification

Master the skills to become an ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt with our comprehensive training program.

About the CSSBB Certification

The ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) is a professional who can explain Six Sigma philosophies and principles, including supporting systems and tools. A Black Belt demonstrates team leadership, understands team dynamics, and assigns team member roles and responsibilities.

Black Belts have a thorough understanding of all aspects of the DMAIC model in accordance with Six Sigma principles. They have basic knowledge of lean enterprise concepts, can identify non-value-added elements and activities, and are able to use specific tools.

Our comprehensive training program prepares you for the ASQ CSSBB certification exam by covering all required knowledge areas and providing hands-on practice with essential tools and methodologies.

Why Choose Our CSSBB Training?

  • Comprehensive coverage of ASQ Body of Knowledge
  • Experienced instructors with real-world implementation experience
  • Hands-on practice with Six Sigma tools and software
  • Flexible learning options to fit your schedule
  • Practice exams and test preparation strategies
  • Post-training support and resources
  • 92% first-time exam pass rate
Six Sigma training session

Who Should Attend?

Quality Professionals

Quality engineers, quality managers, and quality technicians looking to enhance their skills and advance their careers.

Process Improvement Specialists

Continuous improvement professionals seeking to lead complex projects with significant business impact.

Project Managers

Professionals who want to lead strategic improvement initiatives with substantial ROI.

Operations Leaders

Manufacturing and operations supervisors and managers who want to drive efficiency improvements.

Green Belts Advancing to Black Belt

Six Sigma Green Belts ready to take on more advanced roles and responsibilities.

Organization Leaders

Executives and directors who want to better understand and support Six Sigma deployment in their organizations.

Course Syllabus

Our comprehensive curriculum covers all aspects of the ASQ CSSBB Body of Knowledge

Enterprise-wide Deployment

  • Leadership elements and techniques
  • Organizational roadblocks and deployment approaches
  • Project selection and portfolio management
  • Six Sigma and lean deployment metrics

Organizational Process Management

  • Impact on stakeholders
  • Critical to x (CTX) requirements
  • Balanced scorecard
  • Process management for leaders

Team Management

  • Team formation and team dynamics
  • Time management and meeting management
  • Team tools and performance evaluation
  • Team conflict resolution

Define Phase

  • Voice of the customer
  • Project charter and scope
  • Project metrics
  • Project planning tools

Measure Phase

  • Process mapping and SIPOC
  • Data collection and sampling
  • Measurement system analysis
  • Process capability and performance

Analyze Phase

  • Exploratory data analysis
  • Hypothesis testing
  • Regression and correlation analyses
  • Non-parametric tests

Improve Phase

  • Design of experiments (DOE)
  • Response surface methodology
  • Solution implementation
  • Risk analysis and mitigation

Control Phase

  • Statistical process control (SPC)
  • Control plans
  • Lean tools for process control
  • Project closure and lessons learned

Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)

  • Quality function deployment (QFD)
  • Design and process failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA)
  • Reliability engineering
  • Design for X approaches

Lean Enterprise

  • Value stream mapping
  • 5S and visual management
  • Kaizen and continuous improvement
  • Pull systems and kanban

ASQ CSSBB Exam Information

The ASQ CSSBB certification exam tests your knowledge of Six Sigma processes and tools at an advanced level. Here's what you need to know about the exam:

format:

Computer-delivered or paper-and-pencil

questions:

165 multiple-choice questions

duration:

4.5 hours

passScore:

550 points out of 750 points (scaled score)

languages:

English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Arabic

price:

$538 for ASQ members, $688 for non-members

recertification:

Every 3 years through continuing education or retaking the exam

Student preparing for Six Sigma exam

Training Formats

Choose the learning format that best fits your needs and schedule

Virtual Live Training

Interactive online sessions with live instruction

Features:

  • Real-time interaction with instructors
  • Convenient learning from any location
  • Breakout rooms for group exercises
  • Digital materials and resources
  • Session recordings for review

In-Person Workshop

Traditional classroom training at our facility

Features:

  • Face-to-face instruction and networking
  • Hands-on learning activities
  • Physical training materials
  • Direct collaboration with peers
  • Distraction-free learning environment

Self-Paced Online

Flexible e-learning program on your schedule

Features:

  • Learn at your own pace
  • Access course materials 24/7
  • Interactive modules and quizzes
  • Progress tracking and reporting
  • Email support from instructors

Ready to Advance Your Career?

Take the next step in your professional journey by becoming an ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.