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Cost breakdown
Real published fees in USD. Prep costs are market ranges, not vendor list prices.
Exam fee — member
$485
Exam fee — non-member
$585
Application fee
$0
Prep course
$2,000 – $5,000
Total investment
$2,485 – $5,585
Membership math wins here
ASQ Professional membership ($185/yr) saves $100 on each initial Six Sigma exam fee (not retakes).
Membership cost $185 vs $100 saved on the exam — net $85 extra.
Regional recognition
NAEUGCC
North America · Europe · GCC
Notes
3 years full-time paid experience plus 1 project affidavit (or 2 projects). Members save $100 (retake $385). 165 questions (150 scored), 4 h 18 min, open book.
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The formula and framework libraries for this field, plus certifications studied alongside CSSBB.