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How ASQ certification differ from other certification bodies

Author: 7Steps Academy
by 7Steps Academy
Posted: Jan 31, 2019

The American Society for Quality (ASQ) a global body of Quality professionals, with more than 150 years of history offers several quality certifications on various professions starting from Healthcare, Product Design, Reliability, Software development, Supply Chain, Pharmaceuticals etc. It is the largest and most reputed professional body in the world, committed to raising the voice of quality led by global thought leaders like Dr. Walter Shewhart, Dr. Edward Deming, Dr. J. Juran, Dr. Phil Crosby and Dr. Feigenbaum to name a few.

There are several organizations offering certificate courses on six sigma but ASQ offers professional six sigma certification. ASQ adheres to a strict Certification process that tests the application knowledge of the individual based on an approved Body of Knowledge (BoK) developed by a team of quality professionals. ASQ’s Curriculum (BoK) is created collaboratively with FORTUNE 500 companies, viz, BMW, Coca cola, Pepsi, Google, Apple and many more. The assessment (exam) is based on the Blooms Taxonomy of Cognition. The certification is valid for a period of three years from the date of issue and needs to be kept current by either carrying out activities as prescribed by ASQ for recertification units or taking the exam again before expiry.

ASQ Six sigma certifications are recognized and respected globally by leaders and organizations alike. A certification by ASQ is scientific way to measure an individual’s proficiency and knowledge about various tools and their effective application, analysis and synthesis to deal with practical business challenges. The BOK and question bank for the exam are continuously enhanced by constantly seeking inputs from senior and experienced members of ASQ who are veteran quality professionals with decades of experience.

ASQ floats salary surveys among different groups each year and it is an established fact that on an average an ASQ certified professional draws 15-20% higher CTC when compared to professionals without ASQ certification. ASQ Six sigma certification is recognized worldwide and is considered as one of the most sought-after professionals across the globe.

Best Six-Sigma certification in Bangalore emphasizes the above need by two distinct categories of certification each targeted at individual leaders who run operations or are executive leaders. Typically, nature of the leaders’ role best determines the appropriate level of Six Sigma certification.

A Black Belt should demonstrate team leadership, understand team dynamics and assign 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, and are able to identify non-value-added elements and activities and are able to use specific tools. They are expected to have a in depth knowledge of Analytical tools like Hypothesis Testing, Design of Experiments apart from the basic data analysis and interpretation, synthesis and application skills to address business challenges. The level of intensity, depth of knowledge and application is different for green belt and black belt roles.

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