Six Sigma Global Institute

Expert-Led. Industry-Trusted. Built for Real-World Impact.

Six Sigma Global Institute (SSGI) is a U.S.-based training and certification provider delivering expert-led programs in Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, and Business Management.

Our programs are developed under the leadership of Dr. Barry Shore, a McGraw-Hill award-winning professor with over 40 years of experience in operations management, process improvement, and organizational performance.

We exist to develop capability, not just credentials.

Our certifications are trusted by professionals, organizations, universities, and government agencies worldwide because they are designed, developed, and governed by recognized experts, not anonymous content vendors or fast-track certification mills.

SSGI Accreditations
Trusted Worldwide
Learners and organizations across dozens of countries

OUR APPROACH

How SSGI Programs Are Designed

At SSGI, we believe professional certification should mean something.

That belief shapes everything we do, from how our programs are developed to how certification decisions are made. Our goal is not simply to help learners pass an exam, but to ensure they build a practical, working understanding of improvement principles they can apply immediately in real organizations.

Unlike generic certification providers, SSGI programs are:

  • Expert-developed and expert-reviewed, not crowdsourced or outsourced

  • Application-focused, emphasizing judgment, context, and execution

  • Structured and rigorous, avoiding “paper belt” outcomes

  • Designed for scale, allowing us to make high-quality training accessible without compromising standards

Affordability is not our strategy.
It is a byproduct of building scalable, well-designed programs grounded in expertise.

A GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED PROVIDER

SSGI Industry Trusted

SSGI is recognized as a leading provider of professional certification and training across industry, academia, and government.

We work with organizations and institutions that require credibility, consistency, and accountability, not just course completion.

Our certifications are used by:

  • Individual professionals advancing their careers

  • Organizations developing internal capability

  • Universities delivering accredited online education

  • Government agencies supporting workforce development

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

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Barry Shore

 Co-Founder & Chief Learning Officer

Dr. Barry Shore is an internationally recognized authority in operations management, Lean Six Sigma, and organizational performance.

A Professor Emeritus at the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire, Dr. Shore has spent over four decades teaching, researching, and applying improvement principles across industry and academia.

He has consulted for global organizations including GE, Hyundai, Doosan, and Deutsche, and has served as a guest lecturer at leading business schools across Europe and Asia.

Dr. Shore’s work emphasizes not just tools, but how leaders think, decide, and execute in complex, real-world environments. This philosophy underpins every SSGI certification.

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Zach R. Shore

Managing Director & Co-Founder

Zach Shore leads the strategic growth and global expansion of Six Sigma Global Institute.

With a background in private equity, project management, and international business, Zach has advised small and mid-sized organizations across the United States and the United Kingdom on operational improvement and execution.

He previously served as U.S. Managing Director of Butterfly Srl, a technology firm founded in Italy, and currently sits on the Ivy Tech Community College Supply Chain Management and Logistics Advisory Board.

Zach’s focus is on building scalable, credible certification programs that align academic rigor with real-world business needs.

ADVISORY BOARD

SSGI is supported by an international advisory board of senior executives, academics, and industry leaders who provide strategic guidance, oversight, and domain expertise across our programs.

Our advisors bring experience from global enterprises, higher education, government, and professional services, helping ensure our certifications remain relevant, rigorous, and aligned with evolving industry demands.

Sharm Manwani

 Prof. of IT Leadership at Henley Business School

Sharm has held National and European CIO positions at three blue-chip multinational organizations leading large-scale international IT-enabled change programmes supporting business process redesign.

Garrett J. Ilg

Executive VP, Oracle

Mr. Ilg currently holds the position of Executive VP at Oracle. He has also served as the President of SAP Japan Co, President of Adobe Europe as well as the President of Adobe Japan. He joined Adobe from BEA Systems Inc, where he served as the Senior Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific. Garrett has also he held marketing and sales positions with Dow Jones, Walt Disney, Columbia Pictures and Mitsubishi Electronics.

Carl Strawbridge

 Vice President at High Bridge Associates

Grad of the U.S. Naval Academy and MIT where he earned a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and naval architecture. Deputy Project Manager for the DOE Office of Science.

Giuseppi Zollo

 Professor of Management Engineering at the University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Giuseppi served as the President to the Regional Agency for Innovation of Campania Region, Italy. He has been the recipient of the Entrepreneurship Award from the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (1992)

SSGI Advisor

Marjorie M. Godfrey

Executive Director & Founder, Institute for Excellence in Health and Social Systems (IEHSS)

Marjorie Godfrey, PhD,MS, BSN, FAAN, is a Research Professor in the Department of Nursing at the College of Health ad Human Services, University of New Hampshire (UNH). She is also the Executive Director & Founder of the Institute for Excellence in Health and Social Systems (IEHSS).

Luca Iandoli

 Professor of Engineering Management at Stevens Institute of Technology

President of the European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB). Associate Professor of Engineering and Innovation Management, School of Engineering, University of Naples Federico II (Italy).

SSGI Advisor

Mitchell S. Platt

General Manager of the Cosmos Club in Washington, DC

The Cosmos Club is considered one of the top ten private cubs in the United States and has included presidents, 12 Supreme Court Justices, and more than 30 Nobel Prize winners. It has played an integral part in the country’s history, with National Geographic and Wilderness Society both founded on its premises. Mr. Platt currently holds the following credentials: MCM (Master Club Manager), CCE (Certified Chief Executive), General Manager of the Cosmos Club in Washington, DC, Chairman of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA). He has served as a guest lecturer at the University of Delaware, Club Management Class, and as a speaker at the American University Hotel Law Program.

Lance Stevens

Founder & CEO Tower 42

Lance was instrumental behind Orange’s entry into the business market, Lance was also the founder of Orange Ventures, Orange’s £100M investment arm. He was also responsible for launching the first virtual mobile operator in China and for writing and implementing the mobile development plan for the Republic of Lebanon. Lance holds an MBA from the University of Portsmouth.

INDUSTRY, ACADEMIC & GOVERNMENT RECOGNITION

SSGI holds formal recognition and partnerships across professional bodies, educational institutions, and government organizations, reflecting independent validation of program quality and governance.

These include:

PMI ATP SSGI

Project Management Institute (PMI)
Authorized Training Partner (ATP)
Provider ID: 4706

CPD SSGI Accreditation

CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
Accredited Member Organization

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Baldrige Foundation
Partner organization supporting performance excellence initiatives

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U.S. Army
Approved training provider
(Disclosure: The Department of Defense and the Department of the Army do not endorse or affiliate with SSGI.)

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U.S. Government Contractor
SAM registered
CAGE Code: 8R0D1

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Six Sigma Global Institute sits on the
Ivy Tech Community College Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Advisory Board

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Six Sigma Global Institute is the
Six Sigma Online Education Partner for
Miami Dade College

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OUR COMMITMENT

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SSGI exists for professionals and organizations that want more than a certificate.

We focus on:

  • Building real capability

  • Maintaining certification integrity

  • Delivering credentials that hold value in the market

  • Supporting long-term professional growth

If you are looking for fast, superficial certification, we may not be the right fit.

If you are looking for expert-led, industry-trusted training designed to stand up in the real world, you’re in the right place.