Post Graduate Program in Lean Six Sigma

FAQs

• You offer money back guarantee, how does it work?

  Our training course comes with a 100% money-back guarantee. Simplilearn believes in our highly effective blended learning methodology and its ability to provide learners with the knowledge and confidence to pass the official Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Exam (IASSC) in the first attempt. If you do not pass the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Exam (IASSC) on the first attempt, Simplilearn will provide a full refund to you where the term “full refund” mentioned anywhere in this document shall mean the program fee paid by you minus USD 200 or equivalent toward administrative and miscellaneous charges.
   
  To improve the odds of your success in the exam, we strongly recommend that you take the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Exam (IASSC) within 45 days from the day you complete Simplilearn’s official Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training course.
   
   

  Attempt	Time Frame	Result	Money back
  First	Within 45 days of course completion	Did Not Pass	Full refund

  Refund Process: If you do not pass the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Exam (IASSC) on the first attempt, Simplilearn will provide a full refund to you where the term “full refund” mentioned anywhere in this document shall mean the program fee paid by you minus USD 200 or equivalent toward administrative and miscellaneous charges.

  • To receive a refund, you must request the Help and Support Forum.
  • You must submit a copy of your scorecard along with the date you completed your online classroom training.
  • Simplilearn will refund the program fee within 30 days of receiving all required documentation.
  • We will process the refund using the same method you used to pay for the program.
  • After the refund is issued, you will receive a confirmation via email, and you will lose access to the Post Graduate Program in Lean Six Sigma,  and you will lose your program progress.

  Terms and Conditions:

  • This money-back guarantee applies only to Simplilearn’s Post Graduate Program in Lean Six Sigma.
  • The guarantee is valid only for those who have paid the full program fee as advertised on Simplilearn’s website.
  • Request for a partial refund of any part of the program fee paid by participants will not be accepted.
  • Simplilearn reserves the right to modify, update the terms and conditions or revoke the money-back guarantee without prior notice.
  • Simplilearn will be the final authority to resolve any dispute arising out of or connected with this guarantee.

  The guarantee becomes void if:

  • Participants do not take the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Exam (IASSC) within 45 days of unlocking the certificate.
  • Participants do not maintain 100% attendance in Simplilearn’s official Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training as part of the Post Graduate Program in Lean Six Sigma.
  • Participants fail to score at least 80% in any three available online Lean Six Sigma Green Belt simulation practice tests on Simplilearn Learning Management System.
  • Participants do not complete the e-learning content. The full online study (100% completion) is required to learn the course materials
  • Participants do not follow the trainer’s instructions and do not complete the class exercises.
  • Participants do not submit the required documents (scorecard, course completion certificate, proof of LSSGB exam date) to Simplilearn.
  • Participants fail to request a refund within 15 days of receiving their results.

• What are the eligibility criteria for this Post Graduate Program in Lean Six Sigma in partnership with University of Massachusetts Amherst?

  For the admission to this Post Graduate Program in Lean Six Sigma, candidates must possess one of the first two criteria:

  • A bachelor's degree in any discipline 
  • At least 5 years of experience
  • Programming or non-programming background
     

• What is the admission process for this Post Graduate Program in Lean Six Sigma in Partnership with the University of Massachusetts Amherst?

  The admission process comprises three easy steps:

  • Interested candidates will need to apply by submitting the application form online
  • Candidates will be shortlisted by an admission panel based on the application submitted
  • Selected candidates will be awarded an offer of admission which is accepted by the candidate by payment of the program fee

• Will financial aid be provided?

  To ensure money is not a limiting factor in learning, we offer various financing options to help make this program manageable financially. For more details, please refer to our "Admissions Fee and Financing" section.
   

• What should I expect from the UMass Amherst Post Graduate Program in Lean Six Sigma?

  As a part of this Post Graduate Program,  you will receive the following:

  • UMass Amherst Post Graduate Program certification
  • UMass Amherst Alumni Association membership
  • Lifetime access to all core e-learning content created by Simplilearn

• What is Lean Six Sigma Certification?

  A Lean Six Sigma certification is provided to an individual who possesses a thorough understanding of high-level problem-solving skills in accordance with the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) model. It attests to your expertise and the skills you possess to achieve operational excellence in projects of any scale and align yourself with the organization's strategic objectives.

• How to get Lean Six Sigma Certification?

  To get a Lean Six Sigma Certification, you will need to meet the stipulated experience requirements, successfully clear the certification exam and display proven hands-on competency in various areas of quality management. Inorder to pass the examination, you need to know the fundamentals and get a practical understanding of management methodologies, Lean practices, and Six Sigma concepts. This Post Graduate Program in Lean Six Sigma, in partnership with UMass Amherst, offers you all the requisite training for this and more to not just successfully clear the exam and also have the capability to start implementing what you've learned immediately on course completion.

• What certificate will I receive?

  Upon successful completion of this program, you will be awarded a Post Graduate Program in Lean Six Sigma certification by the University of Massachusetts Amherst. You will also receive industry-recognized certificates from Simplilearn for the courses included in the learning path offered.

• Is a Lean Six Sigma certification worth it?

  In today's business world, where the pace of change and business growth is unprecedented, it has become highly critical for businesses to have professionals who are trained to maintain a high level of operational efficiency, minimizing waste and maximizing productivity. A Lean Six Sigma certification lets employers know that you have the capability to do just that. The demand for quality management professionals is expected to rise by 10% by 2025, and professionals today with the requisite quality management skillset earn an average annual salary of ?1309k, with a potential to earn much more as they move the career ladder.

• Will Lean Six Sigma certification help in my career?

  A Lean Six Sigma certification opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities across businesses, industries including automotive, manufacturing, electronics, healthcare, and transportation. All top companies in the world adopt lean six sigma methodologies to optimize and enhance their operations. Professionals with the skillset that a Lean Six Sigma certification attests can find very exciting job opportunities with them.

• What are the Lean Six Sigma Certification levels?

  There are 5 levels of Lean Six Sigma Certification that are commonly accepted by businesses across the world. They (starting from the lowest to the highest)

  • White Belt
  • Yellow Belt
  • Green Belt
  • Black Belt
  • Master Black Belt
     

• Which are the Lean Six Sigma courses covered in this PGP program?

  This Post Graduate Program in Lean Six Sigma, in partnership with UMass Amherst, is a comprehensive online bootcamp program that offers its learners an in-depth understanding of lean six sigma principles and offers job-ready quality management skills that are most in-demand in organizations today. The Lean Six Sigma courses covered as part of this PGP program include:

  • Lean Management
  • Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB)
  • Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB)
  • Lean Six Sigma Capstone

  This post graduate program also provides electives in:

  • Lean Six Sigma in Healthcare
  • Lean Six Sigma Application in Information Technology
  • Lean Six Sigma in Banking & Financial Services

• How long does it take to get Lean Six Sigma certified?

  This Post Graduate Program in Lean Six Sigma, in partnership with UMass Amherst, is a 6-month online bootcamp offering a curriculum that is aligned with PMI-ACP & IASSC-LSSGB & LSSBB certifications - preparing you for the certification exams. In addition to the pre-requisite experience requirements that the Lean Six Sigma certifications demand, the training that you receive from this program should help you get Lean Six Sigma certified

• Will any preparation material be provided to help me get started?

  Once the first installment of the program fee is made, you will gain access to a preparatory course. You are expected to go through the assigned course before attending the first class. The course will have eight to ten hours of self-paced learning content in the form of videos.

• What is Global Teaching Assistance?

  Our teaching assistants are a dedicated team of subject matter experts here to help you get certified on your first attempt. They proactively engage students to ensure they’re following the course path and to help students enrich their learning experience, from class onboarding to project mentoring and job assistance.

• Who are the instructors, and how are they selected?

  Our highly qualified instructors are industry experts with years of relevant industry experience. Each of them undergoes a rigorous selection process, including profile screening, technical evaluation, and a training demo evaluation before getting certified to train for us. In addition, we ensure that only those trainers with a high alumni rating remain part of our faculty.

• I am not able to access the online program. Who can help me?

  Contact us using the form on the right side of any page on the Simplilearn website, select the Live Chat link, or contact Help & Support.

• What is covered under the 24/7 Support promise?

  We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls. We have a dedicated team that provides on-demand assistance through our community forum. What’s more, you will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after the completion of your course.

• If I want to cancel my enrollment, can I get a refund?

  Yes, you can cancel your enrollment if necessary. We will refund the program price after deducting an administration fee. To learn more, please read our Refund Policy.

  
  * Disclaimer
  All programs are offered on a non-credit basis and are not transferable to a degree.

• Is the Post Graduate Program in Lean Six Sigma a degree?

  The Postgraduate Program in Lean Six Sigma is not deemed a degree or diploma and cannot be compared with a full university degree. However, this program offers a pathway to the online MBA program at the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst.

• How to use the transferrable credits for the online MBA program at the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst?

  This program transfers to the Isenberg Online MBA as a 9 credit concentration. The learner needs to complete only 11 MBA core courses (34 credits), plus 2 credits of foundation courses (if applicable), instead of 43-45 total credits to earn the Isenberg Online MBA.