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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Six Sigma
Exam Format
30 min
20-30
65-70
Entry
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Validity
Lifetime
No recertification required - certification does not expire
LSSWB Exam Topics and Domains
LSSWB is organized into 5 weighted domains.
1
Six Sigma Fundamentals
20%
History and Evolution of Six Sigma
Origins at MotorolaDevelopment at General Electric
- Understand the historical development of Six Sigma
- Identify key contributors and milestones
- Recognize the evolution from Six Sigma to Lean Six Sigma
Basic Six Sigma Concepts
Definition of Six SigmaVoice of the Customer (VOC)
- Define Six Sigma and its statistical meaning
- Understand the concept of defects and opportunities
- Recognize the importance of customer focus
2
Lean Principles
25%
Introduction to Lean
Lean Culture and HistoryValue-Added vs Non-Value-Added
- Understand the origins and principles of Lean
- Distinguish between value-added and non-value-added activities
- Recognize the importance of continuous improvement
The 8 Wastes (DOWNTIME)
DefectsOverproductionWaitingNon-Used TalentTransportationInventoryMotionExtra-Processing
- Identify and understand the 8 wastes in any process
- Recognize examples of each type of waste
- Understand the impact of waste on efficiency and quality
3
DMAIC Methodology
25%
Define Phase
Project CharterStakeholder Identification
- Understand the purpose of the Define phase
- Recognize key deliverables of project definition
- Identify project stakeholders and their roles
Measure Phase
Data Collection Basics
- Understand the importance of measurement
- Recognize different types of data
- Understand baseline establishment
Analyze Phase
Root Cause Analysis Basics
- Understand the purpose of analysis
- Recognize the importance of root cause identification
Improve Phase
Solution Development
- Understand the improvement phase objectives
- Recognize solution development approaches
Control Phase
Sustaining Improvements
- Understand the importance of control
- Recognize methods for sustaining improvements
4
Roles and Responsibilities
15%
Six Sigma Belt System
White Belt RoleYellow Belt RoleGreen Belt RoleBlack Belt RoleMaster Black Belt RoleChampions and Sponsors
- Understand the Six Sigma belt hierarchy
- Recognize roles and responsibilities at each level
- Understand how different roles interact in projects
5
Basic Quality Tools
15%
Introduction to Quality Tools
Process Mapping BasicsBasic Data Collection ToolsVisual Management
- Recognize basic quality improvement tools
- Understand the purpose of visual management
- Identify appropriate tools for different situations
How do I earn this certification?
Passing LSSWB earns the Lean Six Sigma White Belt certification. It sits in the Six Sigma Quality Management track.
Next Level Options
- LSSYB - Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- CSSYB - ASQ Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- CLSSYB - GAQM Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Alternative Paths
- CAPM - Certified Associate in Project ManagementComplementary project management skills
- CQA - ASQ Certified Quality AuditorQuality focus with audit specialization
- ITIL-F - ITIL FoundationProcess improvement in IT context
- Scrum-F - Scrum Foundation Agile approach to continuous improvement
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-01-01
Updates
- AI-Powered Quality Analytics 2024 Future White Belt content may include AI tool awareness • Release date: 2024-06-01
- Cloud-Based Statistical Software Various Basic awareness of cloud tools for data analysis • Release date: 2024-01-01
- Remote Collaboration Tools 2024 Virtual team collaboration in improvement projects • Release date: 2024-01-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Professionals new to Lean Six Sigma and Team members of process improvement projects.
- Basic understanding of process improvement concepts
- Interest in quality management