These are examination fees only. They register you for the official Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) exam; they do not include a training course. On passing, your certification is issued by CSSC, the independent third-party body, and is verifiable on the CSSC public registry.
- Yellow Belt exam $250, Green Belt exam $365, Black Belt exam $495, all + GST (AUD)
- Open-book, non-timed format; taken online or at designated testing centres
- Three attempts to pass within 12 months; certification never expires
- Registered through Lean Sigma Experts Australia, an accredited training organisation
- Official CSSC exam
- Third-party certification
- Verifiable on the CSSC registry
- No expiry
- Exam fees only
What is the Lean Six Sigma certification exam?
The Lean Six Sigma certification exam from the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) is the independent, third-party way to certify your Lean Six Sigma knowledge. You register through Lean Sigma Experts Australia, sit the official CSSC exam at Yellow, Green or Black Belt level, and on passing receive your certification directly from CSSC, verifiable by any employer on the CSSC public registry.
This page is for the exam only. It suits professionals who have already completed Lean Six Sigma training, with us or with another provider, or who have practical experience and want their knowledge independently certified. If you need to learn the material first, start with a training course: our self-paced Yellow Belt, Green Belt and Black Belt programmes are built to the CSSC body of knowledge, so they prepare you for this exam directly.
CSSC exam fees in Australia (2026)
| Exam | Fee (AUD, + GST) |
| Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Standard Exam | $250 |
| Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Standard Exam | $365 |
| Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Standard Exam | $495 |
These are examination fees only. Training courses are sold separately. All fees are quoted in Australian dollars and exclude GST.
Download the CSSC exam fees brochure (PDF)
Exam or training course: which one do you need?
| CSSC certification exam (this page) | Training course (separate) | |
| What you get | Official CSSC certification on passing, issued by the Council for Six Sigma Certification | Structured learning plus a course certificate issued by Lean Sigma Experts Australia |
| Who it suits | Already trained or experienced; wants independent third-party certification | Learning Lean Six Sigma, or stepping up a belt level |
| Fee basis | Exam fee only ($250 to $495 + GST by belt) | Course fee (from $925 + GST, includes all training content and graded assessments) |
| Typical path | Taken after training | Taken first; prepares you for this exam if you want it |
Many professionals do both: complete a course, use the LSEA certificate as their working credential, then sit the CSSC exam when they want the third-party certification as well.
How the exam process works
- 1. Register: choose your belt level above and complete your purchase. We arrange your official CSSC exam registration and email your instructions.
- 2. Prepare: study against the CSSC body of knowledge for your belt level, using your course materials or CSSC published resources. Your exam window and access details are confirmed by email.
- 3. Sit the exam: open-book and non-timed, taken online or at a designated testing centre. You have three attempts to pass within 12 months.
- 4. Get certified: on passing, the Council for Six Sigma Certification issues your certification directly. It never expires.
- 5. Verify anytime: you or any employer can confirm your certification on the CSSC public registry.
What is the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)?
The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) is an independent third-party certification body devoted to maintaining minimum standards for Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma certification. Its objective is to ensure that certified individuals have been exposed to the complete Six Sigma body of knowledge and have met a minimum standard of proficiency in its implementation.
CSSC achieves this by requiring all training and certification providers to meet specific criteria in both their education and testing requirements. Accredited training providers are rigorously reviewed against a 153-point compliance checklist, and once approved they are monitored for any change to the programme, instructors or certification requirements.
Founded in 2005, the Council for Six Sigma Certification is one of the largest industry accreditation providers to colleges, universities and private training organisations worldwide, providing accrediting services across more than 165 countries. It independently reviews Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt and Master Black Belt training and certification providers, spanning university programmes, third-party trainers, corporate programmes and consulting firms.
Lean Sigma Experts Australia holds CSSC accreditation as a training organisation, curriculum provider and examination centre, and our listing can be checked on the CSSC accredited-provider registry.
Benefits of the CSSC exam
- Certificates are independently verifiable on the CSSC public registry
- No certification expiry
- No prerequisite requirements
- No project requirements
- Open-book and non-timed test format
- Test can be taken online or at designated testing centres worldwide
- Candidates have 3 attempts to pass the exam within 12 months
Why register through Lean Sigma Experts Australia
Lean Sigma Experts Australia is a CSSC-accredited training organisation, curriculum provider and examination centre, and our accreditation can be checked on CSSC's public provider registry. Registering through us means you deal with an Australian registered business (ABN 81 604 347 604), pay in Australian dollars with a GST tax invoice, and can ask us which belt level fits your experience before you commit. If you later decide you need the training as well, the courses and the exam are in one place.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the CSSC exam and a training course?
The CSSC exam is an assessment only: you pay an exam fee, sit the official test, and on passing receive certification from the Council for Six Sigma Certification. A training course teaches you the material and includes its own graded assessments and a course certificate. The exam fees on this page do not include any training.
Who issues the certification when I pass?
The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) issues your certification directly. CSSC is an independent third-party body, separate from your training provider, which is what makes the credential independently verifiable.
How much does the CSSC exam cost in Australia?
As at 2026, the CSSC standard exam fees through Lean Sigma Experts Australia are $250 for Yellow Belt, $365 for Green Belt and $495 for Black Belt, all plus GST and quoted in Australian dollars. These are exam fees only; training courses are priced separately.
Do I need to complete training before sitting the exam?
There is no formal prerequisite. In practice, most candidates complete a Lean Six Sigma course first, because the exam tests the full body of knowledge for your belt level. Our self-paced courses are built to the CSSC body of knowledge, so they prepare you for this exam directly.
What is the exam format?
The CSSC standard exam is open-book and non-timed. It can be taken online or at designated testing centres worldwide.
What happens if I do not pass?
You have three attempts to pass the exam within 12 months of registration.
Does the certification expire?
No. CSSC certification has no expiry and no renewal fees.
How can an employer verify my certification?
Anyone can verify a CSSC certification on the Council for Six Sigma Certification's public registry using the certificate details. Independent verifiability is the core advantage of a third-party credential.
Ready to certify, or need the training first?
To register for your CSSC exam, choose your belt level above and add it to your cart. If you need to learn the material first, start with a course built to the CSSC body of knowledge, or contact us if you are unsure which path fits.