SIX SIGMA 

 

1) What are the topics covered in this six Sigma GreenBelt training course?

 

       Please, Click here to view the curriculum for GreenBelt course.

 

2) Is there is any test that I have to attend?

 

      Yes. There is an online test at the end of the course to assess the knowledge gained. (Passing the test is mandatory to issue the GreenBelt Certificate as it demonstrates the knowledge gained by the participants through this course.) However, there are many test related features / tools available in the site for the candidates to practice to themselves before attempting the final test. A few such features are as below:

 

1. The Pass score is set at 60 %.

2. There is a "study mode feature" available to practice as many times as possible to prepare for the final test exam.

3. This is an open book test where in the participants can refer to any study materials with them.

4. The exam consists of only 100 questions from all of the five DMAIC Process areas and the exam duration is 3 hrs.

5. There are no negative marks for wrong answers.

6. The Candidates can take as many tests as needed until they get the pass score of 60 %.

 

3) What are PDUs?

       PDU stands for Professional Development Unit. After you become a certified PMP, you need to earn 60 PDUs with in three years. This course is approved by PMI, USA for awarding 40 PDUs to PMPs. Please click this link to see PMI Approval (PMI Approval).

 

4) Is the course certificate provided on completion of the course or on completion of the project?

 

         After 40 hours of online study we give 40 PDUs certificate. Passing the Test is mandatory to issue the Six Sigma GreenBelt certificate. However, GreenBelt project completion certificate will be issued only on completion of a process improvement project. Hence, the road map for the 3 certificates is as below:

 

40 PDUs certificate: After completion of minimum 40 hours of Six Sigma education online. Our online study tracking system will keep a record of all the study hours.

Six Sigma GreenBelt Certificate: After passing the final Six Sigma GreenBelt exam / test.

Six Sigma GreenBelt Project Completion Certificate: After completing a Six Sigma GB project.

 

5) What is the passing score in chapter tests?

       In order to get 3 PDUs from each stage chapter test, one has to pass the chapter test and the pass mark is 70%.

6) How to earn 40 PDUs?  (For PMPs Only)

         The participants can earn to 40 PDUs by choosing either of the following two options.

i) The participant can read and understand the concepts and register/record a minimum of 40 hours of study to be eligible for awarding the 40 PDUs. Please note that your study hours will be tracked by our online study tracking system (OSTS) and the participants also can track the study hours by clicking on the access details.

        The participants should send the feedback about the course structure, online support and the overall effectiveness of the online study system for further improvement as a step towards continuous improvement of the courses offered by IIPM. After checking 40 hours of study and receiving the feedback IIPM will send scanned copy of PDU certificate by email to the participants’ preferred email id / or to any postal address within India.

ii) The second option to earn 40 PDUs is a combination of chapter-wise tests and study hours logged-in. A pass in each chapter test makes the candidate eligible to earn 3 PDUs. This way a participant can earn 5 stages * 3 PDUs per stage = 15 PDUs. The balance 25 PDUs can be earned by studying the material and logging-in 25 hours of study time which can be verified through online study tracking system (OSTS). Please note repeated tests in some stage is not counted, all 5 stages shall be attempted.

       The participants may send the feedback about the course structure, online support and the overall effectiveness of the online study system as part of course completion and for further improvement as a step towards continuous improvement of the courses offered by IIPM. After checking 40 hours of study and receiving the feedback IIPM will send scanned copy of PDUs certificate to the participants’ preferred email id / to any other address within India.


7) How to earn GreenBelt certificate?

         To earn the GreenBelt certificate, the participant, should log-in minimum 40 hours of study and pass the final GreenBelt exam, which demonstrates the knowledge gained as the basis for awarding the certificate.

 

8) Can I get online support from IIPM for Six Sigma GreenBelt course?

 

     Yes. Telephone support and Email support is available for all candidates. Black Belt certified and GreenBelt certified and Industry experts will provide clarifications within 7 to 10 business days.

 

9) Do I need a project to complete the six sigma course?

 

       We strongly recommend that you should take a real-world project to work on during Six Sigma training. Project selection, execution and management are a major focus of the training for GreenBelt and the course will be much more useful to you if you are working on a real time project. However, working on a GreenBelt project simultaneously is not mandatory. Participants can submit a project after theoretically certified as GreenBelts with in 3-6 months of certification.

 

Some sample projects are below.

 

Project 1)  Registration process improvement.

Project 2)  Defects and improvements in Training.

Project 3)  Defects and improvement in online training .

Project 4)  customer Call registration Improvement.

Project 5)  Training course-ware quality improvement.

Project 6)  Admin and maintenance expenses improvement.

Project 7)  MARKETING EXPENSES IMPROVEMENT: RETURN ON INVESTMENT (ROI).   

 

10) Can I get Six Sigma GreenBelt sample project during this course?

 

          Yes. Downloadable sample Project is also available as part of this course. This is a useful deliverable for participants.

 

11) Who evaluates the project?

 

          Black Belt certified and GreenBelt / Industry experts will evaluate the project. IIPM's scope is limited to only to 2 or 3 reviews of the project contents within 10 to 15 business days of submittal of the project report.

 

12) Will you provide guidance on how this project should be executed?

 

           Yes. We provide guidance through telephone and email and also a sample project will be given for your reference purpose.

 

      

13) How long does it take to complete Six Sigma GreenBelt course?

 

1) Class room GreenBelt course takes 4 continuous days or 2 weekends.

2) GreenBelt course take 3-6 months to complete, including the project period of three months.

 

 14) How can I know my total hours of study?

 

         On registration, please click the “Access Details” option from the list of links shown on the left-side of your browser window. It will display in detail the total hours you have spent in online study.

 

15) Can I take your online Six Sigma course without completing/taking PMP? Is there any dependency of these two?

       Yes and No. If you take Six Sigma course before becoming PMP, you will get only Six Sigma GreenBelt certificate. No PDUs will be awarded. If you take 6sigma course after becoming PMP, you will get both GreenBelt cert and 40 PDUs cert. PMPs have to earn 60 PDUs in 3 years time to retain PMP status. That is the only difference.

 

16) Who issues the SSGB certificate?

 

         IIPM issues SSGB certificate for all those candidates who pass the SSGB exam mostly based on course curriculum of International standards/bodies such as ASQ^® and the exam is based on the proven testing methods from the DMAIC process areas.

 

17) How many hours should I study online to earn the 40 PDUs?

 

        According to the Online Study Tracking System (OSTS), One Hour of structured learning = 1 PDU. Therefore, it requires 40 hours of study to earn 40 PDUs.

 

18) Sometimes, my study sessions are not counted towards the total hours of study. What could be the reason?

 

        The OSTS requires that you should properly logout from the study area after completing your study session. Proper logout requires you to click on the Logout option from the list of links shown on the left-side of your browser window. Never close the windows without proper logout, to end the sessions.

 

19) What is the meaning of 24X7 access? What is the maximum inaccessible time expected in a 24X7 service?

       Normally, in any online study with international accessibility for 3 calendar months and considering various uncontrollable factors (like ISP/local server/shared server/local ISP/migration to higher platform, etc.) which are NOT in the hands of service provider (i.e. IIPM), if the inaccessible time is less than 2 continuous days (48-hrs), it is generally acceptable.

Please contact sixsigma@iipmchennai.com only in case of 48-hrs of continuous non availability of access to online resources which may be due to problems at ISP/local server/shared server/local ISP/migration to higher platform.

However, any continuous inaccessibility period more than 48-hrs will be compensated with equivalent days of extension period in the access time.
  

20) Can I know is the exact process of getting the "SSGB" certification after completing the IIPM course on Six Sigma?
 

        Every Participant who attends the training session sincerely completes the training and passes to test on the final day of the course, will receive a Six Sigma GreenBelt certificate. GreenBelt project completion cert is awarded after you submit a GB project report as per the sample project given with some demonstrated improvement in the process chosen.

 

21) Sometimes, I am logged out of my study session automatically. What could be the reason?

 

        For security reasons, the Default Session End Time is set at 30 minutes of inactivity. You are supposed to view a new page / refresh the current page, at least once in 30 minutes. Continuous inactivity for 30 minutes will end with an automatic end of session and the time spent will not be counted towards study hours.

 

22) Could you also send me the 40 hours original Certificate copy to my overseas address?

       Yes. We can send it to your overseas address any where around the world. Original can be sent to any address within India free of cost.

 

23) Please let me know if I have to pay something extra for the Postage?

 

      Yes, US $20 for US/Canada/Europe.
 

24) What’s the total cost of Six Sigma Online course?

      US $ 340 for 3-6 months access license (without 40 PDUs).

      US $ 400 for 3-6 months access license (with 40 PDUs).

 

25) Is there any training material provided other than the material you make accessible through the web?

 

       No. We give online access for 3-6 months at very competitive price. Extra materials can be purchased additionally.

 

26) What happens if some difficulty is encountered during the course?

 

      The OSTS requires that you should properly logout from the study area after completing your study session. Proper logout requires you to click on the Logout option from the list of links shown on the left-side of your browser window. Never close the windows without proper logout, to end the sessions.

 

       For security reasons, the Default Session End Time is set at 30 minutes of inactivity. You are supposed to view a new page / refresh the current page, at least once in 30 minutes. Continuous inactivity for 30 minutes will end with an automatic end of session and the TIME SPENT WILL NOT BE COUNTED TOWARDS STUDY HOURS.

 

27) Do you have any data on the success percentage by candidates who have done this course?

 

          There is a mandatory test needed to be pass in order to award the GreenBelt certificate. The final test is only for academic interest and to demonstrate your knowledge gain in Six Sigma based on your performance in the competency based online exam on Six Sigma principles and practices. However, a simple improvement project completion applying the knowledge gained will be sufficient to award GreenBelt project completion certificate.

 

28) Is it possible to give an e-mail acknowledgement as soon as you have received the payment?

 

           Yes. We can inform by e-mail once we receive the payment.