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Cost breakdown
Real published fees in USD. Prep costs are market ranges, not vendor list prices.
Exam fee — member
$383
Exam fee — non-member
$483
Application fee
$0
Prep course
$1,200 – $3,000
Total investment
$1,583 – $3,483
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
Requires 3 years full-time paid experience in Body of Knowledge areas (no waivers). Members save $100 (retake $283). 110 questions (100 scored), 4 h 18 min, open book.
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