Exemption

Who would apply?

Students who have completed Six Sigma/ Lean programmes through internal training or in other organizations.

There are certain courses included in our direct exemption course list, please check before you apply for exemption.

Reasons/ benefits of exemption:

  • Enroll related higher-level programmes:
  • Apply for Professional Registration recognized Six Sigma Institute and Council for Six Sigma Certification

HOW?

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Apply for Exemption 

Document Checklist for Direct Exemption
(Listed Courses)
Document Checklist for All others
– Student ID Card
– Academic Transcripts / Certificate
– Project Report / Assignment
– Student ID Card
– Academic Transcripts / Certificate
– Project Report / Assignment
– Course Content (with training hours and exam requirement)

Providing the below documents will streamline the exemption process and may lead to the waiver of the examination requirement
– Teaching Material
– Mock papaer / Exam paper

After receiving an exemption application form, documents required and the exemption fee, the Examination Board will proceed the application, which may take 2-3 weeks.

Applicants who do not fulfil the requirements, may be asked to complete our public courses or specific training.


To ensure all applicants reach the global standard , SSI Examination Board conducts the quality assurance evaluation on all training programs delivered by SSI and collaborating organizations. To be eligible for applying to professional registration of SSI, students from SSI and other organizations are required to fulfil the requirements of examinations. Candidate would be asked to take exam(s) by the Examination Board of Six Sigma Institute to make sure that the candidate has fulfilled certain standard of knowledge.

Through the assessment of SSI Examination Board, if applicants’ qualifications/studies elsewhere are equivalent in level and content to the SSI qualifications/courses applied, pass of exemption will be granted.

Exemption / Exam Fee:

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Course Application for ExemptionAdministration Fee
(One trial, Non-refundable)
+Examination Fee* (One trial)Total Fee
Six Sigma ChampionHK$1,000 HK$500+HK$500HK$1,000
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Six Sigma Green Belt
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Lean Practitioner
Lean Leader
HK$500+HK$500HK1,000
Six Sigma Black Belt
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Lean Spcialist
HK$1,000+HK$1,000HK$2,000
Statistical Process Control Practitioner
Critical Chain Project Manager
Fundamental for Innovative Management for Business Growth
HK$1,000 HK$500+HK$500HK$1,000
*If the exam board determines that the applicant is not required to take the exam, the examination fee will be waived accordingly.