Council for Six Sigma Certification
Low-cost Six Sigma certification with free study guides
- Researched profile
- Free plan
- Starting price
- White Belt free; Yellow Belt $99
- Free option
- Free plan
- Pricing
- Free plan + paid
- Delivery
- Online
The lean-stack take
For lean practitioners it is a low-cost route to a Six Sigma credential. Candidates can study from the free guides and take the exam online without buying a course.
Best for
Self-learners who want an affordable Six Sigma certification without a mandatory course.
Watch out for
Check whether employers in your field recognize CSSC certification before choosing it over accredited bodies.
About
About Council for Six Sigma Certification
The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) offers Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma certifications from White Belt to Black Belt. It publishes free self-study guides for each belt.
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Features
What Council for Six Sigma Certification offers
Belt certifications
White, Yellow, Green and Black Belt in Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma.
Free self-study guides
Free training manuals for each belt level.
Open-book exams
Green and Black Belt exams can be taken with the free guide.
Free White Belt
The White Belt certification exam is free.
Self-paced series
Optional self-paced training series for White to Black Belt.
Lean techniques supported
The lean practices Council for Six Sigma Certification is built to support.
Pricing
Council for Six Sigma Certification pricing
Checked October 3, 2026
Starting price
White Belt free; Yellow Belt $99
- Pricing
- Free plan + paid
- Free option
- Free plan
How pricing works
White Belt is free; Yellow $99, Green $195 and Black Belt $295 exams, with free study guides.
Exam prices: White Belt free, Yellow Belt $99, Green Belt $195, Black Belt $295.
See current prices on sixsigmacouncil.orgCouncil for Six Sigma Certification 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
- Free self-study guides for every belt
- White Belt certification is free
- Low exam prices
- Open-book Green and Black Belt exams
- No mandatory course purchase
Limitations
- Recognition varies by employer
- Self-study needs discipline
- Training courses beyond the free guides cost extra
Based on the publisher's own description, not a full review.
Fit
Is Council for Six Sigma Certification right for your team?
A good fit if…
- You want a low-cost first Six Sigma certification
- You prefer to self-study
- You are testing whether Six Sigma suits your career
- Your employer accepts CSSC credentials
Look elsewhere if…
- Your employer requires an ISO 17024 accredited certification
- You want coached projects as part of certification
- You want live instructor-led training
Reviews
What Council for Six Sigma Certification users say
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Similar tools
Council for Six Sigma Certification alternatives
ASQ
Published pricing
Quality professional association offering Six Sigma belt certifications, question banks and online exam prep.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council for Six Sigma Certification | Free plan + paid | White Belt free; Yellow Belt $99 | Free plan | Online |
| ASQ | Published pricing | CSSGB exam fee $483 (members save $100) | None listed | Online |
| GoLeanSixSigma.com | Free plan + paid | Free White Belt; all certifications for $499 | Free plan | Online |
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