ASQ
Accredited quality and Six Sigma certifications
- Researched profile
- Lean Six Sigma Certification & Training
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
- asq.org
- Starting price
- CSSGB exam fee $483 (members save $100)
- Free option
- None listed
- Pricing
- Published pricing
- Delivery
- Online
- Founded
- 1946
- Headquarters
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
The lean-stack take
Its belts and quality engineering certifications are widely recognized among lean and Six Sigma practitioners. Five of its programs, including the Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, are accredited to ISO 17024 by ANAB.
Best for
Quality and Six Sigma professionals who want an accredited, widely recognized certification.
Watch out for
Exams have experience requirements and fees in the hundreds of dollars, and ASQ members save $100 on the first attempt.
About
About ASQ
ASQ is a professional association for quality that offers 19 quality certifications. It says it has issued more than 600,000 certifications since 1968.
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Features
What ASQ offers
19 certifications
From foundational quality to quality management and engineering.
Six Sigma belts
Certifications including the Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) and Black Belt (CSSBB).
ISO 17024 accreditation
CQA, CQE, CSSBB, CMQ/OE and CRE are accredited by ANAB.
Exam options
Computer-based testing, including online remote-proctored exams.
Open-book exams
Candidates can use the handbook during the exam, per the CSSGB page.
Digital badges
Shareable digital badges for each certification.
Study resources
Bodies of Knowledge, reference lists, study guides and training courses.
Pricing
ASQ pricing
Checked October 3, 2026
Starting price
CSSGB exam fee $483 (members save $100)
- Pricing
- Published pricing
- Free option
- None listed
How pricing works
Exam fees vary by certification; the Six Sigma Green Belt exam is $483, with a $100 member discount.
Example: the Six Sigma Green Belt exam is $483, retakes are $283, and members save $100 on the initial exam. If an application is rejected, the fee is refunded minus a $130 processing fee.
See current prices on asq.orgASQ doesn't publish a full plan list, so we show what it does publish. Confirm prices with the vendor.
Strengths and limitations
What stands out, and what to watch
Strengths
- Five programs accredited to ISO 17024
- 19 certifications covering many quality roles
- Online remote-proctored exams available
- Digital badges for LinkedIn and résumés
- Long track record since 1968
Limitations
- Exam fees are high compared with some providers
- Experience requirements apply, such as three years for CSSGB
- Training and study materials cost extra
Based on the publisher's own description, not a full review.
Fit
Is ASQ right for your team?
A good fit if…
- You want an accredited Six Sigma or quality certification
- Employers in your industry ask for ASQ credentials
- You have the required work experience
- You plan a long-term quality career
Look elsewhere if…
- You want a low-cost or free certificate
- You lack the required experience
- You need training and certification in one bundle
Reviews
What ASQ users say
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Similar tools
ASQ alternatives
Council for Six Sigma Certification
Free plan + paid
Certification body providing free self-study Six Sigma guides alongside paid belt exams.
GoLeanSixSigma.com
Free plan + paid
Online Lean Six Sigma training and certification from White Belt to Black Belt, plus free templates.
| Tool | Pricing | Starting price | Free plan or trial | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASQ | Published pricing | CSSGB exam fee $483 (members save $100) | None listed | Online |
| Council for Six Sigma Certification | Free plan + paid | White Belt free; Yellow Belt $99 | Free plan | Online |
| GoLeanSixSigma.com | Free plan + paid | Free White Belt; all certifications for $499 | Free plan | Online |
From each vendor's published pricing. Check current prices on their sites.
FAQ
ASQ: common questions
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