Q. Are there any similar courses on the market? - If you Google Six SIgma for HR training, you will discover that there are only three (3) such courses on the market. The other two are totally online and self-study in nature. In one case, HR is only one part of a chapter in an eleven page study guide. The Road to Operational Excellence - HCM Edition is totally devoted to Human Capital and its application within the Six Sigma (TLS Continuum) methodology.
Q. What is the tenure of the Yellow Belt Certificate – Unlike several Six Sigma programs on the market, our Yellow Belt certificates have no expiration date or continuing credit requirements. Once you earn it, it is yours for lifetime.
Q. Is the Yellow Belt Certificate legitimate? – Part of the roles and responsibilities of a Six Sigma Black Belt is to train and certify other belt holders under their counsel. Having earned his Black Belt through St. Petersburg College, the course creator and facilitator is authorized to issue the Yellow Belt Certificates.
Q. Is there a requirement for continuing education credits to maintain the certification? – As stated above, the Yellow Belt is issued without any requirements for continuing education. The hope is that the recipient of the certificate will want to become involved in continuous learning to improve their process improvement skills.
Q, Is there the availability of additional support beyond the course? – With the completion of the course project, you are entitled to two complimentary coaching hour sessions. In addition, we are always available to answer a quick question. Further if additional coaching is required, we can discuss that further at the time it is needed.
Q. Will I receive documentation of having completed the course ?- Upon completion of all the course requirements you will receive an electronic certificate demonstrating that the certificate has been awarded to you. For a nominal fee we can supply a hard copy of the certificate.
Q. Is this program eligible for HRCI Continuing Education Credit? – In the past, Daniel Bloom and Associates, Inc. has served as an HRCI Approved provider. At the time this course was approved for HRCI Business Credit under the codes 78844,98032,98485,156052,221196,330384, 360251,509341.
Q. Can I purchase an updated version of QI Macros Software – A newer license for the QI Macros software is available directly from KnowledgeWare at https://qimacros.com at the going market rate at the time.
Q. Is there an avenue to earn the higher level Six SIgma designations? – Through the Council for Six Sigma Certification and some of our partners you can obtain a higher-level certification in process improvement up to and including a master black belt.
Q. Is there available further training in continuous process improvement in general? – Visit our website at https://dbaiconsulting.com and run your mouse over the TLS Continuum Training. You will find drop down menus which describe our additional training opportunities. Check with your local colleges and organizations there maybe programs available through them also.