At 6Sigma, our goal is to stand out from the competition. Specifically, the illegitimate practitioners. The only way to protect yourself from these scammers is to shine a light on the Six Sigma training industry. By comparing multiple Six Sigma programs, you can work out the pros and cons. Not to mention finding the best deal on the market. Here are a few ways you can compare our programs to others you’re considering.

How to Compare Different Six Sigma Programs

Whether you’re a novice Yellow Belt or an experienced Master Black Belt, Six Sigma training of any kind can create great opportunities. But finding the right training program for you can be a nightmare if you don’t know what to look for. The fact is, there are no clear guidelines on what makes the perfect Six Sigma program, although there are plenty of bad ones. Having no governing body to moderate its practices means fake practitioners can use Six Sigma to clean out your wallets. To avoid this, judge programs against the following factors.

Worthwhile Real-World Applications 

Improvement projects play a substantial part in Six Sigma certification. But there’s more to it than just theoretical study and simulated project work. But if your program helps you apply its theoretical content to real-world situations, then you’re onto a winner. With us, Six Sigma isn’t just bland theory. We apply Six Sigma concepts to real-life situations during training to keep our students on their toes.

Communication and Delivery

Communication is key in Six Sigma. This goes for training too. We pride ourselves on excellent training delivery and prompt communication, but that’s just us. How are other programs taught? Online study is certainly useful to those with tight schedules. However, class-based study is always more beneficial. You’ll be sure to get more one-to-one contact with instructors and develop a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of Six Sigma.

Value Over Price

Value is a key concept in Six Sigma and Lean principles. It’s also one of several subjects you’ll study on your program! Therefore, you shouldn’t be quick to judge a Six Sigma program on price alone. You get what you pay for isn’t always applicable, but higher prices generally equate to higher quality. Assess the contents of the course as well as factors like price. This will help you make the best decision. Remember, your training’s value will surely outweigh its cost. With our Six Sigma programs, you can rest knowing you’ve made the best possible decision.

Reviews and Reputability

There’s a reason people tend to prefer Coca Cola over supermarket own-brands. With brand recognition, it’s make or break, and discerning customers almost always go for the safest option. After all, why risk wasting money on what could prove disappointing, when they could have something they know and like? Bad reviews can do permanent damage to a brand’s name, and often for good reason. Pay attention to what other customers have to say. Furthermore, is the program or provider a recognized brand? How long have they been in business? Asking questions like these can provide eye-opening insights. Read our blog and check out our testimonials. You’ll be both pleased and intrigued to learn more.

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Unfortunately, this presents the problem of fake practitioners whose only aim is to wing it or just make a quick buck. Without a centralized governing body for Six Sigma practices, increasing numbers of fake practitioners and providers keep appearing. It’s important you be aware of the warning signs of fake practitioners. That way, you can prevent yourself from being swindled.

Warning Signs of a Fake Six Sigma Practitioner

First, we need to look at the warning signs that betray the fake Six Sigma practitioner. Fake practitioners tend to broadcast themselves as such without realizing. These people are trying to pass themselves off as the real thing when in reality they are at best mediocre practitioners, and at worst complete frauds. If you come across a suspicious website for a Six Sigma training provider, it’s worth applying some of your Six Sigma analytical skills. It might be a lack of information, suspicious absence of a business address, or a lack of testimonials. All these things appearing at once is a sure-fire sign something isn’t right.

Moreover, when searching for Six Sigma training, look closely at the practitioners themselves. Reputable Six Sigma training providers will display bios about their trainers or detailed information on their qualifications and experience. If either of these or both isn’t present on a practitioner’s website, then it may be best to ask around. Blogs and other websites frequently compile lists of the best Six Sigma training providers. If you struggle to find any relevant information about them, we recommend avoiding the practitioner(s) in question.

 If You Find a Fake Six Sigma Practitioner

You are likely at some point to come face to face with a fake Six Sigma practitioner. As such, a few questions will give you a better idea of their reputability. What does their training cover? Does it seem reputable to you? What is their experience? How have they used Six Sigma to make lasting process changes on projects? In most cases, if you feel something isn’t right, it usually isn’t. Afterward, you should spread the word about the fake Six Sigma practitioner. There might be others who were affected by this person or organization’s fraud.

Equally, it’s unfortunate we don’t have a central governing body to which we can report malpractice. There are plenty of Six Sigma forums and discussion sites where you can highlight the bad practices of fake practitioners. Even better, why not write an article yourself and put it out there for others to read? The harder we work to expose the fake Six Sigma practitioners, the better it will be for the real ones.

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