Lean Six Sigma Non-Profit ISSSP Takes First Step Towards Offering Accreditation

AUSTIN, Texas, October 24, 2019 (Newswire.com) -  In response to requests from the Lean Six Sigma professional community, non-profit organization International Society for Six Sigma Professionals (ISSSP) will be formally launching accreditation of training organizations on Nov. 14, 2019. Accreditation will be offered to organizational members of ISSSP who qualify.

Survey results indicated the desire for ISSSP to offer accreditation. A formal accreditation advisory committee was approved by the board of directors, consisting of highly qualified volunteer members who are committed to ensuring Lean Six Sigma training programs provide value. These volunteers do not own a training organization.

The Accreditation Advisory Committee will approve the minimum requirements for training organization accreditation, which will include the necessity of a real Six Sigma project and equivalent days of training, depending on the belt level.

"To see the full impact of LSS, it is crucial to ensure the training you're investing in is of high quality and setting a solid foundation to build upon," said Kim Roquemore, member of the ISSSP Accreditation Advisory Committee. "Unfortunately, with a simple Google search, you will be inundated with many different types of training that have varied approaches and requirements. In order to align standards, reduce variation and promote competency, ISSSP accreditation is needed. Through accreditation, a standard will be set for future LSS professionals to measure their education against.”

Founded in 1997 with the goal of bringing Lean Six Sigma professionals together and fostering the growth of the methodology, ISSSP formally became a non-profit organization in July 2018 with the intent to bring awareness to the value that Lean Six Sigma brings to the business community. By offering accreditation, ISSSP plans to elevate the current standards of training in the field. 

About ISSSP

The International Society of Six Sigma Professionals (ISSSP) is the leading non-profit organization promoting the high standards and values that Lean Six Sigma operates by. ISSSP provides access to Lean Six Sigma resources, advice on choosing accredited training providers, and opportunities for members to submit webinars, presentations, and white papers. Visit ISSSP.org for more information. 

Source: International Society of Six Sigma Professionals