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Cost breakdown
Real published fees in USD. Prep costs are market ranges, not vendor list prices.
Exam fee — member
$334
Exam fee — non-member
$434
Application fee
$0
Prep course
$800 – $2,000
Total investment
$1,134 – $2,434
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
ASQ members save $100 on the initial exam fee (retake $234). 90 questions (80 scored), 2 h 18 min, open book. No experience required.
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