Both come from PeopleCert — but they target different roles and career stages. Here's how Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (IASSC) and PRINCE2 Agile Foundation compare, and how to choose.
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| LSS Black BeltLean Six Sigma Black Belt (IASSC) | PRINCE2 Agile Found.PRINCE2 Agile Foundation | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Advanced | Foundation |
| Exam length | 4h 0m | 1h 0m |
| Questions (real exam) | ~150 | ~40 |
| Pass mark | 70% | 60% |
| In a sentence | DOE and deep statistics — lead improvement projects. | PRINCE2 governance meets agile delivery. |
| Free practice | 158 sample questions | 150 sample questions |
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| LSS Black Beltfacts as of September 2026 | PRINCE2 Agile Found.facts as of September 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | Exam voucher - IASSC store: $516 (the IASSC certification page still says $450; verified 22 Sep 2026) Exam voucher - PeopleCert: €464, about $533 - same exam, other storefront of the same group (verified 22 Sep 2026) Prerequisites / project / training: None required Recertification (every 3 yrs): 75-question, 120-minute exam at 70% - $335 IASSC store / €304 PeopleCert |
Exam Bundle (PeopleCert, EU): €645 incl. VAT - official eBook + voucher + Learning Resource Kit (Version 2, verified 14 Sep 2026) eLearning / eLearning+ bundles: €1,349 / €1,596 - the second adds a free retake and the official mock Prerequisites: None Renewal (every 3 yrs): PeopleCert CPD scheme (verify) |
| Study time | commonly reported 40–140 hours over 4–12 weeks, depending on statistics background | commonly reported 2–3 days of training plus light self-study, or ~25–40 hours self-paced |
| Renewal | Every 3 years - a 75-question, 120-minute recertification exam at 70%, €304 via PeopleCert (verified 14 Sep 2026) | 3-year renewal via PeopleCert CPD scheme — verify current mechanics |
| Entry requirement | None — no prior certification, work experience or completed project required (training and project experience recommended). | None — PRINCE2 Foundation is not required first, though basic familiarity with PRINCE2 or agile helps. |
| Body of knowledge | the IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Body of Knowledge | the official PRINCE2 Agile Foundation syllabus |
| Full fact pages | LSS Black Belt cost · format · eligibility | PRINCE2 Agile Found. cost · format · eligibility |
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Both come from PeopleCert. LSS Black Belt (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (IASSC)) is a Advanced credential, while PRINCE2 Agile Found. (PRINCE2 Agile Foundation) is a Foundation credential. They differ mainly in target role, exam length and depth.
The LSS Black Belt exam runs about 4h 0m with ~150 questions; the PRINCE2 Agile Found. exam runs about 1h 0m with ~40 questions. The more senior credential generally demands more applied, scenario-based judgement.
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