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Comparison of Pyzdek Institute Training and Certification with “Low Cost” Alternatives

The saying “You get what you pay for” applies to Lean Six Sigma training too. So does the saying “If it looks too good to be true, it is.” Be very careful when you shop for your training and certification. The table below will help you judge the value being offered by so-called low cost training providers.

Feature	Description	Pyzdek Institute	Low Cost Provider
Recognized authority	With Handbook sales nearing 100,000, everyone working in Six Sigma knows the Pyzdek brand.
Course written by Thomas Pyzdek?	The author of the world’s most popular Six Sigma text wrote our course. Who wrote theirs?
Autographed Six Sigma Handbook included	A reference to use in the future, autographed by the same person who wrote your course and signed your certification.
Accredited by IASSC?	IASSC accreditation means the curriculum covers the subject completely
Narrated video?	State-of-the-art e-learning videos developed with e-learning experts
Interactive learning	Exercises that engage the student to enhance learning
Includes Minitab statistical software	Minitab is the de facto software for Lean Six Sigma.
Includes Quality Companion software	Minitab’s superb project management software.
Assignments graded by Master Black Belts	Dozens of practice assignments to help you understand the material.
Self-scoring quizzes	Online quizzes with feedback to help you learn.
365 day enrollment	We give you a full year to finish training. Others cut you short.
Moodle reports	Complete, downloadable record of your work, as well as real time status reports
Exclusive Pyzdek webinars	Includes open dialog with the world’s leading Lean Six Sigma expert
Forums	Post your comments and questions. Receive replies from Master Black Belts and other students.
Lifetime Learning Subscriptions	Access the training site forever for less than $25 per month.
Online public certification database	Validate your certification via online records with your photo
Online certification exam	Take an online certification exam, even years after completing training
Live project presentation	Present your certification project to Thomas Pyzdek in a live online meeting