IASSC Six Sigma vs SSGI


Researching your Six Sigma certification & training options? Want to compare how Six Sigma Global Institute (SSGI) and International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC) stack up? We put specs from both offerings side by side so you can decide which six sigma program is a better fit for your needs.


 

Specifications

Six Sigma Global Institute

IASSC

Location

US based organization and instructors

Cyprus, Middle East

*75%+ of Approved IASSC Providers are outside of USA.

Pricing

Affordable ($99-$699)

*Learn more about SSGI Competitive Pricing.

Moderate-Expensive ($250 – $450+)

Includes both training and certification

Yes

No, training purchased seperatley

Certification exam retakes
Unlimited, no additional fees.
Must pay additional fee for each retake
Re-Certification
All certifications have lifetime value.
Must pay fee and get re-certified on annual basis.
Access Length/Completion Deadline
Lifetime
Limited
Pre-Approved PDUs from Project Management Institute (PMI)
Yes, SSGI is a PMI Global R.E.P. approved to offer PDUs for all Six Sigma programs.
No, IASSC does not offer training
Course Developer/Instructor
Barry Shore Phd, professor emeritus from the University of New Hampshire.
N/A
*75%+ of IASSC providers located outside of USA.
Examination
Take exam from the comfort of your home at any time.
Separate fee and retake fees apply
Industry Recognized
Yes, IASSC located in Cyprus Middle East.

USA Based (SSGI) vs Middle East Based (IASSC). SSGI offers training & certification together for one affordable price, IASSC only offers examination and charges extra fees for retakes and renewal requirements.

ssgi vs asq affordable pricing

SSGI offers more reasonable pricing compared to IASSC, with training included at no additional fee.

IASSC Six Sigma certification is sold separately from training, which results in you having to pay an extra fee to get certified. This means that in addition to the cost of training, you must also purchase a separate ticket that gives you access to schedule an exam.

IASSC is a Cyprus, Middle East company with most (over 75%) of its approved training providers located outside of the United States. In comparison, SSGI is based in the United States of America and was founded by Dr. Barry Shore, an authority in process improvement education and an award winning McGraw Hill author for Operations Management. SSGI has partnerships with prestigious North American organizations such as the Baldrige Foundation, Project Management Institute (PMI) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

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IASSC six sigma only allows for one attempt per exam, or else an additional fee is warranted. We do not charge extra for additional attempts or Re-certification.

ssgi asq six sigma certification

IASSC charges fees if you do not pass your exam on the first attempt. At SSGI we do not charge extra for multiple exam attempts. If you happen to fail the certification exam, you will be able to re-attempt the exam for no additional fee.

 


Our Students love us! SSGI reviews are some of the best in industry.

ssgi reviews

Take a look on Google, LinkedIn, Facebook and other third party review websites and you will see that SSGI receives some of the best reviews in industry. Students love our practical approch towards learning Lean Six Sigma tools and concepts.

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SSGI focuses on application through real-world case studies, so that you can apply the skills that you learned today to your job tomorrow!

ssgi training

Here at SSGI we believe that learning how to apply skills is just as important as learning skills. Unlike our competition, who tend to solely focus on the technical side of Lean Six Sigma, we place an emphasis on making sure you can apply what you learn to the workforce. Throughout our trainings, all tools and concepts are backed up by real-world examples and case studies that illustrate how actual companies such as Amazon, UPS and Air BnB apply these tools to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. More so, participants also have access to downloadable templates and simulated projects that will reinforce the topics covered in the trainings.

 


SSGI is trusted by fortune 500 organizations, government agencies and academic institutions around the world.

ssgi clients

Six Sigma Global Institute works directly with leading organizations such as Walmart, WeWork and Nintendo. SSGI is also trusted by government agencies such as the US Navy, Department of Veteran Affairs, North Carolina Health and Human Services and the California Department of Healthcare Services. You can find SSGI training programs within academic institutions such as Miami Dade College, Murray State University and Arizona State University.

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*Information on this page is valid as of 12/20/2023


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