OMG Certified Expert in BPM 2 — Fundamental (OMG) and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (IASSC) (PeopleCert) cover different bodies of knowledge. Here's how they compare side by side — and how to pick the one that fits your role.
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| OCEB 2 Fund.OMG Certified Expert in BPM 2 — Fundamental | LSS Black BeltLean Six Sigma Black Belt (IASSC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Modeling · Foundation | Advanced |
| Exam length | 1h 30m | 4h 0m |
| Questions (real exam) | ~90 | ~150 |
| Pass mark | 69% | 70% |
| In a sentence | Master BPMN process modeling — the BA's modeling certification. | DOE and deep statistics — lead improvement projects. |
| Free practice | 297 sample questions | 158 sample questions |
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| OCEB 2 Fund.facts as of August 2026 | LSS Black Beltfacts as of September 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | Exam fee: $350 (verify on omg.org) Prerequisites / application fee: None Recertification: None currently required |
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 |
| Study time | commonly reported 40–80 hours depending on prior BPMN/BPM exposure | commonly reported 40–140 hours over 4–12 weeks, depending on statistics background |
| Renewal | OMG certifications do not currently require periodic recertification — verify on omg.org | Every 3 years - a 75-question, 120-minute recertification exam at 70%, €304 via PeopleCert (verified 14 Sep 2026) |
| Entry requirement | No formal prerequisites — anyone can register with OMG/Pearson VUE. | None — no prior certification, work experience or completed project required (training and project experience recommended). |
| Body of knowledge | the BPMN 2.0 specification and OCEB 2 coverage map | the IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Body of Knowledge |
| Full fact pages | OCEB 2 Fund. cost · format · eligibility | LSS Black Belt cost · format · eligibility |
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OCEB 2 Fund. (OMG Certified Expert in BPM 2 — Fundamental) is a OMG modeling · foundation credential, while LSS Black Belt (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (IASSC)) comes from PeopleCert (advanced). They cover different bodies of knowledge, so the choice depends on the role you're aiming for rather than difficulty alone.
The OCEB 2 Fund. exam runs about 1h 30m with ~90 questions; the LSS Black Belt exam runs about 4h 0m with ~150 questions. The more senior credential generally demands more applied, scenario-based judgement.
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