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Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Courses

Validates knowledge of leading Six Sigma projects, including the DMAIC method, advanced statistics, team management and organizational deployment.

The CSSBB is an open-book exam on the full DMAIC method with advanced statistics, so a good course follows the 2022 Body of Knowledge and helps you build a reference. We compared the main options on coverage, structure, format and price.

Most people should start with the ASQ CSSBB Handbook, which explains the 2022 Body of Knowledge section by section and doubles as your open-book reference. Add Quality Gurus' Udemy course for low-cost video, or ASQ's prep course for structured lessons from the exam owner.

CourseBest forFormatPrice
CSSBB Certification PreparationOfficial structured courseInteractive$924
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training (Accredited)Low-cost videoVideo$140
ASQ CSSBB Handbook, 4th editionOpen-book referenceBook$150
Official structured course

CSSBB Certification Preparation

ASQ's self-paced course of about 55 hours covers the Body of Knowledge sections, with a pre-test to target your study, knowledge checks and a post-test. It comes from the organisation that writes and grades the exam.

Great fit if you want structured lessons from the exam owner

Poor fit if you mainly need a reference for the open-book exam; choose the ASQ Handbook

Low-cost video

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training (Accredited)

4.6(3k ratings)

About 29 hours of video that follow the CSSBB sections, with lessons flagged as 2022 ASQ updates and 932 practice questions across 105 topic tests. It costs a fraction of ASQ's own course.

Great fit if you want a low-cost video course that follows the ASQ outline

Poor fit if you want ASQ's own materials; choose ASQ's prep course

Open-book reference

ASQ CSSBB Handbook, 4th edition

A 1,010-page hardcover that explains the 2022 Body of Knowledge section by section. You can also bring it into the open-book exam as your reference.

Great fit if you learn well from reading and want one reference for study and exam day

Poor fit if you learn best from video; choose Quality Gurus' course

How to choose a CSSBB course

  • Match the 2022 Body of Knowledge. ASQ updated the CSSBB in 2022. ASQ's course and handbook cover it, and the Quality Gurus course flags its 2022 updates.
  • Build your exam-day reference. The exam is open book and runs over four hours, so a tabbed, searchable reference saves time. The ASQ Handbook follows the Body of Knowledge section by section.
  • Give statistics the most time. DOE, regression and non-normal capability usually take the longest to learn. Choose a course with topic tests so you can find your weak areas.
  • Plan for the project requirement. A course does not replace project work. ASQ requires signed affidavits for completed Six Sigma projects before you can sit the exam.

Recommended CSSBB course combinations

  • Lowest cost: Quality Gurus' Udemy course ($140) with its free 50 practice questions and practice test package ($25 for 3 months).
  • Reference for exam day: The ASQ Handbook ($150) with ASQ's Study Guide ($60) for questions by section, then ASQ's question bank ($119) as your readiness check.
  • Video plus reference: Quality Gurus' course ($140) and the ASQ Handbook ($150), then QCI's online practice exam ($70).
  • Employer pays: ASQ's prep course ($924) with ASQ's question bank ($119).

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CSSBB course FAQ

What is the best CSSBB course?

For most people, the ASQ CSSBB Handbook, which doubles as your exam-day reference. Add Quality Gurus' Udemy course for video, or ASQ's course for lessons from the exam owner.

Can I pass CSSBB with free courses?

No free full course is on this list. Quality Gurus offers 50 free practice questions so you can test yourself before you buy.

How long does a CSSBB course take?

ASQ's course takes about 55 hours and Quality Gurus' about 29. Plan for about 100 hours of preparation in total.

Do I need a course to sit the CSSBB?

No. ASQ requires signed project affidavits, not training: two completed projects, or one project plus 3 years of full-time work in the Body of Knowledge.