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ASQ® CSSBB Certification Training

Pass the ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt exam — on your first attempt.

The most complete, exam-focused prep for the ASQ CSSBB. Video lessons, exam-style quizzes, and worked answer explanations across all nine sections of the 2022 Body of Knowledge — organizational deployment through DFSS.

Full DMAIC + DFSS coverage — all nine sections Exam-style quizzes with worked explanations Printable open-book reference slides 34 PMI PDUs + certificate on completion
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Open-book exam

Open book doesn't mean easy. It means you need a strategy.

The CSSBB lets you bring references — but with 150 scored questions in 4.5 hours covering DOE, hypothesis testing, and process capability, candidates who only plan to look things up run out of time.

This course builds the statistical depth you need, and the downloadable, BoK-organised slides become your fast, exam-day reference.

Under the clock
150scored questions to answer
4.5 hrstotal appointment time
47 / 150questions are Measure + Analyze — the calculation-heavy sections
Sound familiar?

Four challenges every CSSBB candidate faces

This course is built to solve all four.

01

Measure is the heaviest — and the most technical

With 25 questions, Measure covers data collection, MSA, statistics, probability, and process capability. Candidates who skip the calculations struggle here.

02

Analyze requires real statistical depth

Hypothesis testing, regression, ANOVA, FMEA, and RCA at the Evaluate level — this section tests interpretation, not term recognition.

03

Design of Experiments trips up most candidates

DOE — full and fractional factorials, blocking, confounding — is consistently the hardest topic. It requires understanding principles, not memorising formulas.

04

No explanations for wrong answers

Practice tests without explanations leave gaps. You need the logic behind every correct answer, especially for statistical questions.

What you'll master

Complete Body of Knowledge coverage

Mapped directly to all nine sections of the 2022 CSSBB Body of Knowledge.

Apply Six Sigma and lean methodologies and deploy them strategically across an organization
Measure business performance using KPIs, balanced scorecard, and financial metrics
Lead cross-functional teams through all stages of team development
Define projects using VOC, SIPOC, project charter, and project management tools
Measure processes using flow metrics, MSA/gauge R&R, and process capability (Cp, Cpk)
Analyze data using hypothesis testing, regression, ANOVA, FMEA, and root cause analysis
Design and run experiments using DOE, lean methods, cycle-time reduction, and kaizen
Implement statistical process control (SPC), control plans, and sustain improvements
Apply DFSS frameworks (DMADV, DMADOV) and design-for-X concepts
Pass all nine sections of the 2022 CSSBB Body of Knowledge with confidence
About the exam

Know exactly what you're preparing for

The ASQ CSSBB is a computer-delivered, open-book, multiple-choice exam.

165
Total questions (150 scored · 15 unscored)
4.5 hrs
Total appointment · computer delivered
Open
Book exam · bring your own references
9
BoK sections · all covered here
Course curriculum

Nine sections. Complete coverage.

Every topic in the 2022 CSSBB Body of Knowledge — with video lessons, quizzes, and worked explanations.

I

Organization-wide Planning & Deployment

12 exam questions
Six Sigma and lean fundamentals; maturity model
Aligning objectives with organizational goals
Strategic planning and deployment; SWOT
Leadership roles: champions, sponsors, MBBs, BBs, GBs
Change management and overcoming barriers
II

Organizational Process Management & Measures

12 exam questions
Impact on customers, suppliers, and stakeholders
Benchmarking: best practices, competitive, collaborative
Performance measures: KPIs, OKRs, balanced scorecard
Financial measures: NPV, ROI, cost-benefit analysis
III

Team Management

15 exam questions
Team types: virtual, cross-functional, self-directed
Team roles: leader, facilitator, coach, members
Stages: forming, storming, norming, performing
Motivation, conflict resolution, meeting management
Team training: needs, delivery, evaluation
IV

Define

20 exam questions
Voice of the customer: CTQ, QFD, SIPOC, Kano
Business case and project charter; SMART goals
Project management: Gantt, toll-gate reviews, WBS, RACI
Analytical tools: affinity, tree, matrix diagrams
V

Measure

25 exam questions
Process characteristics: flow metrics, VSM, gemba
Data collection: types, sampling, check sheets
MSA: gauge R&R, bias, linearity
Basic statistics and the central limit theorem
Distributions; process capability (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk, DPMO)
VI

Analyze

22 exam questions
Correlation, linear regression, multivariate tools
Hypothesis testing: means, variances, ANOVA, chi-square
Type I/II errors and sample size
Risk analysis: FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA
Root cause: 5 Whys, Pareto, fault tree, A3
VII

Improve

21 exam questions
Design of experiments: full and fractional factorials
DOE: power, replication, blocking, confounding, resolution
Lean methods: 5S, kanban, poka-yoke, SMED, heijunka
Kaizen; theory of constraints (TOC), OEE
Implementation: pilots, simulations, optimum solution
VIII

Control

17 exam questions
SPC: objectives, variable selection, rational subgrouping
Control-chart selection: X̄-R, X̄-s, ImR, p, np, c, u
Total productive maintenance (TPM) and visual controls
Measurement system reanalysis
Control plans, SOPs, and ongoing evaluation
IX

Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)

6 exam questions
DMADV (Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, Validate)
DMADOV methodology
Design for X (DFX): cost, manufacturability, maintainability
Robust and statistical tolerance design
Everything included

A complete learning system

Six formats to help you understand, remember, and apply the material.

Video Lessons

Clear, focused lessons covering every topic across all nine BoK sections.

Exam-Style Quiz Sets

Multiple MCQ sets per section, written at the cognitive levels the exam demands — including scenario questions.

Answer Explanations

Detailed explanation sheets for every quiz. Understand exactly why each correct answer is right.

Downloadable Slides

All slides downloadable and print-ready — your organised, BoK-structured reference.

Certificate + 34 PDUs

A Quality Gurus Inc. certificate worth 34.0 PMI PDUs on completing the course and assessments.

Student Community

Ask questions on any topic and get answers from peers and the instructor.

Who it's for

You're in the right place if…

Quality engineers pursuing Black Belt

You work in quality or process improvement and are ready to earn the most recognised Six Sigma credential in the industry.

Green Belts ready to advance

You hold the CSSGB and are ready for Black Belt — deepening your statistical knowledge and project leadership.

Process improvement & operations professionals

You lead DMAIC projects in manufacturing, healthcare, finance, or services and want a credential that validates your expertise.

Data-driven analysts and engineers

You are comfortable with data and want to formalize your statistical problem-solving through a rigorous certification.

Exam re-takers

You have attempted the CSSBB before and need a structured, practice-focused approach — especially on the quantitative sections.

Managers overseeing Six Sigma programs

You sponsor Black Belt projects and want to deeply understand the DMAIC methodology your teams apply.

Your instructor

Sandeep Kumar

Founder, Quality Gurus Inc. · ASQ Certified Quality Professional

Sandeep Kumar
ASQ Certified — CSSBB, CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE & more
40+ years of industry experience
350,000+ students across all courses
Top-rated quality instructor

Sandeep is an engineer, quality-management expert, and educator with over 40 years of hands-on experience in quality assurance and process improvement across multiple industries.

He holds multiple ASQ certifications and has trained over 350,000 students globally. His teaching philosophy: clear explanations, real-world examples, and exam-focused practice.

Even the most demanding topics — DOE, hypothesis testing, SPC — are taught with the clarity and step-by-step reasoning that makes complex material approachable.

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What students are saying

★★★★★

“The Measure section alone is worth the enrollment. Process capability, MSA, and probability are walked through step by step. Passed the CSSBB on my first attempt.”

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Kevin M.
Quality Engineer, Automotive
★★★★★

“DOE was the topic I feared most. The course explained factorials and confounding with clarity I hadn't found anywhere else. The answer explanations are excellent.”

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Priya S.
Process Improvement Lead, Healthcare
★★★★★

“I was a re-taker who had failed once. The structured approach filled the gaps I didn't know I had. Passed comfortably on my second attempt.”

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Thomas B.
Operations Manager, Food Manufacturing
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the eligibility requirements for the CSSBB?
ASQ requires 3 years of experience in areas of the CSSBB BoK, plus two completed Black Belt projects with signed affidavits — or one completed project with a signed affidavit. Education waivers do not apply to the project requirement.
Is the CSSBB an open-book exam?
Yes. You bring your own references, but with 150 scored questions in roughly 4.5 hours, relying on looking things up is not viable. This course builds deep comprehension and the slides serve as an organised exam-day reference.
Does the course cover the statistical topics in depth?
Yes. Measure and Analyze — 47 of the 150 scored questions — are covered with worked examples: process capability, gauge R&R, hypothesis testing, regression, and ANOVA. Improve covers DOE in full, including fractional factorials and confounding.
Which BoK version does this course cover?
The course is aligned with the 2022 CSSBB Body of Knowledge, the current version used for the ASQ CSSBB examination.
Do I earn PDUs and a certificate?
Yes. On completion you receive a verified Quality Gurus Inc. certificate worth 34.0 pre-approved PMI PDUs and 34.0 SHRM PDCs at no additional cost. The course is also CPD-accredited (UK, Provider #784310). Quality Gurus Inc. is a PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP #6034).
How long will I have access?
You receive 365 days of full access to all course content, including every update during that period.

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