Can this be true? Six Sigma BB in 8 weeks on line
Most quality professionals would probably agree with you. The problem is so many folks doing the hiring stop reading after seeing the words "Six Sigma Black Belt" and have no idea there is any difference between a certificate which requires verified, completed projects and one which is merely a sheet of paper.There is difference between six sigma training and certification.
The time specified is for the Black Belt training only.
At least 2 projects have to be completed to get the certification. This may take few months to one year also.
If some one is giving six sigma Black Belt certificate without project completion it has no value in the job market.
Most quality professionals would probably agree with you. The problem is so many folks doing the hiring stop reading after seeing the words "Six Sigma Black Belt" and have no idea there is any difference between a certificate which requires verified, completed projects and one which is merely a sheet of paper.
The problem for us as professionals is how to educate those in the hiring positions to know the difference and make hiring decisions accordingly.
Having had LOTS of interaction with 6S folk, with or without "certificates" from places like Motorola and GE and ASQ, as well as (especially in the last two or three years) a flurry of folk brandishing combo Lean/6S certificates from a variety of sources, I can state the following.Which should also involve educating them on the general lack of value of the certificates, regardless of the source.