Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Refresher Course  

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Refresher Course 

ASQ Section 509 is pleased to offer a refresher course for quality management professionals who want to prepare for the Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Exam administered by the American Society for Quality.  We'll begin by reviewing the list of topics in the CSSGB Body of Knowledge and the level at which each topic will be tested. Each class will consist of a review of sample questions, accompanied by more detailed focus on selected qualitative and quantitative areas as requested. The course will also have a dedicated web site where participants can download supplemental materials and post questions.

Location: Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD 20850
http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/maps/Rvic.html
Classroom: To be announced by instructor.

Dates: Every Saturday morning in May except Memorial Day weekend (May 2, 9, 16, 30)  

Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 noon

Fee: $250 payable to ASQ 509 (you may bring a check to the first class)

Instructor: Cathy Oliveri, ASQ Section 509.

Ms. Oliveri is a Member of the ASQ with over 20 years experience in software and systems development. She has held quality related positions at IBM, the SAS Institute, and Lockheed Martin, and is currently a Program Analyst for Operational  Process and Performance Metrics for the TSA. She is a Master Black Belt and holds ASQ
certifications as a Six Sigma Black Belt, Software Quality Engineer, and Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence.

Course Registration and information: Contact the instructor, Cathy Oliveri, at 301-455-2675 or oliv099@attglobal.net.

Credit: This course does not carry CEU or academic credit.

Course Materials:
1. Six Sigma Green Belt Primer from the Quality Council of Indiana.  $75*
2. Six Sigma Green Belt Solution Text. $35*

*Materials costs do not include tax, shipping and handling.

Students must order the required material directly from the Quality Council of Indiana (http://www.qualitycouncil.com/, 800-660-4215 or 812-533-4215).

ASQ CSSGB Exam Information:

Dates: Exam date is Saturday, June 6.  Exam Application deadline is April 17, 2009.  Late Application deadline ($50 additional fee) is April 23, 2009.

Location/Time: Exam location is in the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC.  Applicants will be notified of location and time by National ASQ.

Exam Application: Apply directly to ASQ National (http://www.asq.org/certification/apply.html).  Application must be made on-line or by mail postmarked no later than April 17, 2009, or no later than April 23, 2009 with late fee of $50.

CSSGB Exam Cost: $175 for members, $335 for non-members.  Join ASQ and save!  Exam applicants are responsible for meeting ASQ’s certification requirements.  Check ASQ National website (http://www.asq.org/certification/).  The exam fee is NOT included in the course fee.

Questions?
If you have questions about the exam or exam application, contact ASQ National, 800-248-1946.  If you have any questions about the course, contact Cathy Oliveri at 301-455-2675, or email oliv099@attglobal.net.  If you are interested in possible future course offerings, contact Education Chair Charles Snipes at Education@asq509.org.