SimplicityHub is an accredited training provider for the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) — the official industry standard for Six Sigma accreditation. Here's how CSSC compares to IASSC and ASQ, and why that matters for your certificate.
There is quite a bit of confusion that individuals may face when trying to understand their options for Six Sigma accreditation. As the chart below illustrates, it is extremely important to perform due diligence to discover the real differences between the three main bodies: ASQ (American Society for Quality), IASSC (International Association for Six Sigma Certification), and CSSC (Council for Six Sigma Certification).
SimplicityHub chose CSSC accreditation because it offers the most comprehensive, transparent, and cost-effective standard in the industry — with 16 certification levels, free training materials, and complete exam administration freedom.
| Feature | ASQ | IASSC® | CSSC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certification levels offered | 3 | 3 | 16 |
| Accreditation for training providers | × No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Accreditation for individual mentors | × No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Accreditation for internal employee training | × No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Free training material for providers | — | × No | ✓ Yes |
| In existence for more than a decade | — | × No | ✓ Yes |
| Freedom to administer your own exams | × No | × No | ✓ Yes |
| Organisation accreditation fee | — | $945 | FREE |
| Accreditation renewal fee | — | $945 | FREE |
| Training instructor (mentor) fee | — | $445 | FREE |
Source: Data compiled from publicly available accreditation listings on the IASSC and CSSC websites. ASQ data not available as they do not accredit organisations. Information valid as of February 2019.
CSSC is the official industry standard for Six Sigma accreditation, with 16 certification levels — far more comprehensive than the 3 offered by ASQ or IASSC.
CSSC accreditation is free for training providers — no $945 annual fees like IASSC. That's how we keep our courses at £25 instead of hundreds.
CSSC gives training providers complete freedom to administer their own exams — meaning a smoother, more flexible experience for you as a learner.
CSSC provides official Six Sigma training manuals to recognised providers like SimplicityHub, continually improved by the community of recognised trainers.
Start with a free course or go straight to belt certification — every certificate is backed by CSSC accreditation.