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:
    – from Six Sigma Green Belt to Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Programme;
    – from Six Sigma Black Belt to Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification Programme.
  • Apply for professional registration through SSI
  • Apply for Certified Six Sigma Black Belt/ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt of China Association for Quality (C.A.Q.) through Mutual Recognition Scheme.

HOW?

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Benefits after exemption:

  • Enrol related higher-level programmes:
    – Six Sigma Green Belt Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Programme;
    – Six Sigma Black Belt  Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification Programme.
  • Apply for professional qualification or registration through SSI
  • Apply for Certified Six Sigma Black Belt/ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt of China Association for Quality (C.A.Q.) through Mutual Recognition Scheme.

Apply for Exemption

Send the following documents/information to [email protected]
-Student ID Card
-Academic Transcripts / Certificate
-Project / Assignment

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 regional level in Greater China, 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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Applied Professional Qualifications / CoursesAdministration Fee (One trial, Non-refundable)+Examination Fee* (One trial)=Total application charges
Six Sigma ChampionHK$500
+
HK$500=HK$1,000
Six Sigma Yellow BeltHK$500
+
HK$500 =HK$1,000
Six Sigma Green Belt HK$500
+ 
HK$500 = HK$1,000
Six Sigma Black Belt HK$1,000 + HK$1,000 = HK$2,000
Six Sigma Master Black Belt HK$1,000 + HK$1,000=HK$2,000
Lean Leader HK$500 + HK$500 = HK$1,000
Lean Specialist HK$1,000 + HK$1,000 = HK$2,000

*In case the candidate has passed the exemption without exam, a waive of examination fee will be arranged.