ILSSI Lean Six Sigma Certification Exam

The International Lean Six Sigma Institute (ILSSI) is a global professional body that certifies Lean Six Sigma practitioners. Book the ILSSI Certified Yellow, Green or Black Belt exam through Six Sigma Malaysia, the training brand of MBizM Sdn. Bhd., an ILSSI Accredited Training Organization and Accredited Partner. Fees from RM595.

✓ Online exam✓ Timed: 1 to 3 hours✓ 1 free retake✓ Pass mark 70%✓ No expiry

Choose your belt below, or compare the 3 exams.

Price range: RM595.00 through RM1,295.00

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Choose your ILSSI exam

Multiple choice questions, taken online. Pick the belt you have trained for.

Yellow Belt

ILSSI Certified Yellow Belt

For team members who support improvement projects

RM595 per person

Questions50
Time allowed1 hour
Pass mark70%
Green Belt

ILSSI Certified Green Belt

For people who lead improvement projects in their own area

RM795 per person

Questions100
Time allowed2 hours
Pass mark70%
Black Belt

ILSSI Certified Black Belt

For project leaders who run larger projects and coach others

RM1,295 per person

Questions150
Time allowed3 hours
Pass mark70%

ILSSI exam rules at a glance

FormatMultiple choice questions
Time allowed1 hour (Yellow Belt), 2 hours (Green Belt), 3 hours (Black Belt)
WhereOnline
LanguagesAvailable in 11 languages
Retakes1 free retake
Pass mark70%
Certificate validityNo expiry. No re-certification or renewal
RecognitionCertificate and digital badge you can share on LinkedIn

Exam fees are set by ILSSI and may change.

What is ILSSI?

The International Lean Six Sigma Institute (ILSSI) is a global professional body for Lean Six Sigma. It sets certification standards and assesses candidates at Yellow, Green and Black Belt.

ILSSI certification does not expire and needs no re-certification or renewal. ILSSI also offers project-based certification pathways.

MBizM Sdn. Bhd., which runs Six Sigma Malaysia, is an ILSSI Accredited Training Organization and Accredited Partner.

The exam is independent of our training. Our Yellow, Green and Black Belt courses give you the knowledge and practice to prepare, and the exam itself is set and assessed by ILSSI.

Looking at other certification bodies?

We also offer CSSC and PeopleCert IASSC exams. Each body sets its own exam format, rules and fees. See all certification exams →

Common questions about the ILSSI exam

How much is the ILSSI exam in Malaysia?

At Six Sigma Malaysia the ILSSI exam costs Yellow Belt RM595, Green Belt RM795 and Black Belt RM1,295 per person. Exam fees are set by ILSSI and may change.

How many questions are in the ILSSI exam, and what is the pass mark?

Yellow Belt: 50 questions in 1 hour, Green Belt: 100 questions in 2 hours and Black Belt: 150 questions in 3 hours. All questions are multiple choice and you need 70% to pass.

Can I retake the ILSSI exam?

Yes. One free retake is included.

Does ILSSI certification expire?

No. ILSSI certification has no expiry and needs no re-certification or renewal.

Can I take the ILSSI exam online, and in which languages?

Yes. The exam is taken online and is available in 11 languages.

What do I receive when I pass?

ILSSI issues your certificate, and you also receive a digital badge you can share on LinkedIn and your CV.

How is ILSSI different from CSSC?

Both certify Yellow, Green and Black Belts, with timed online exams of the same length. CSSC is open book, gives you 3 free attempts within 12 months and keeps a public register. ILSSI includes 1 free retake, a digital badge and a choice of 11 languages.

Which ILSSI belt exam should I take?

Take the exam for the belt you have trained for. Yellow Belt suits team members who support improvement projects, Green Belt suits people who lead projects in their own area, and Black Belt suits project leaders who run larger projects and coach others.

Not sure which exam to take?Tell us which course you have done or plan to do, and we will point you to the right exam.