Six Sigma Certification

Nice to hear you are thinking of taking Six Sigma certification. All the best.

I have taken and cleared Six Sigma some time back. Will share my experience here.

A PMP certified person has the knowledge of probably the most descriptive methodology utilized to manage projects in any environment. A Six Sigma certification, being prescriptive methodology, will be much easier to clear and grasp. An important aspect is to mandatorily submit your project for evaluation.

I completed my training through a local accredited technical institution qualified to impart the training.

There is a lot of statistics involved, so , having a good grasp will be an added advantage.

As for the source of training, any decent training center qualified to conduct SS training should do it. I have never heard of SSGI/ASQ.

Hope it helps.

Mohit -

ASQ is reputable - I've met a number of LSS practitioners holding its certs whom I respect.

I would say when it comes to LSS/SS certifications that the most credible way of getting certified is to work in a company which has truly embraced quality, has a number of MBBs and BBs and has you go through the apprenticeship process with a BB mentor to help you prepare and report out a GB and then BB project.

Any LSS/SS certification which only requires you to pass exams is not worth it as you won't get the experiential component which is critical to making it worthwhile...

Kiron

Thanks Kiron. Hmm...so it means this certification hold value only if you are into an organization where you can put into practice first, not the other way round. Interesting.

Mohit

Lean Six Sigma is all about practice so I agree with my fellow colleagues. The certificate holds no value if you don’t apply it in real life.

As for SSGI, I took three LSS courses with them. Great and very well structured courses, and I personally benefited from them. I believe I already cast my opinion about their certifications on another thread you were participating in.

I do recommend their LSS certification if you are looking to learn. The self paced course is rich of valuable information.

RK

Thanks Rami. I do understand a certification hold no value if it is pursued just for credential & the learning is not put to practice. Just thought this certification can provide a good horizontal dimension to the knowledge base along with PSM1 (that I plan to pursue as well) post PMP.

However, seems like it is better to first expose yourself to an environment where Lean Six Sigma is extensively practiced before taking up the certification.

Thanks for your inputs.