The Ohio State University

The Fisher College of Business Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification is available to individuals who have successfully completed our Web-Leveraged Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Program.

Certification Process

• Successful completion of a comprehensive four hour computer based exam.
  • A score of 80 percent or better is required.

• Successful completion of two black belt projects.
  • There will be two project reviews that include phone and email interaction with a Fisher Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Examiner.
  • A project charter must be submitted prior to progressing with the project.  The early submission to to establish that the project has the necessary scope to demonstrate learning, and to deliver significant bottom-line results.  It may be acceptable to combine the elements of two different projects with smaller scope in order to meet the skill demonstration requirements.
  • Complete project documentation must be provided along with a signed affidavit from a champion involved in the process.  Sensitive data can be modified in the interest of confidentiality.  
  • Participants should plan to complete the project process within 18 months of completed the exam.

Retake, Cancellation Policy

•  One exam reschedule permitted within the year and no more that two exam retakes in total.

•  A $200 exam retake fee will be assessed for each exam retake.

•  Must reschedule within a year or you will lose the entire fee.