1. What is the qualification for doing six sigma?

–        There is no minimum qualification for doing six sigma courses from MST-ISL, as these are professional certifications and not degrees from universities.  ASQ prescribes – years of experience in quality.

–        MST-ISL BB upgrade (online course) can be done by students who have completed IQF GB Certification.

2. Can I do Black Belt course directly?

–        The Body of Knowledge (BoK) of Black Belt includes complete Green Belt BoK and additional topics.  For example 56% of ASQ CSSBB is same as ASQ CSSGB.

–        MST-ISL Six Sigma courses are modular in design and there is no overlap between GB and BB courses.  ISL offers Black Belt upgrade course for IQF Certified Green Belts.  Direct Black Belts will go through the combined courses.

- You can enroll on our Classroom (live training) or Distance Learning (Online Course) or Both.

- You will get MST-ISL Certification for the Classroom Training while, you will get IQF Certification for the Online Course.

- You have the opportunity to earn two certificates (MST-ISL and IQF) if you enrolled in both training format.

3. Which of the BoKs is better – ASQ or IQF?

–        ASQ BoK covers wide range of topics and helps develop breadth of the subjects.  Typical list includes DMAIC, DFSS, Lean, Benchmarking, Taguchi, TRIZ, Facilitation and Team Building etc.

–        IQF BoK covers few topics in greater depth.  Typical list includes distributions, MSA, ANOVA, Project Management, DoE etc.

–        Both breadth and depth are required for a good six sigma professional.  Hence ISL courses are designed combining both ASQ and IQF BoKs.

–        MST-ISL courses places greater emphasis on applications.

4. How many projects are required for IQF certification?

–        IQF certification is free with MST-ISL Online six sigma courses.  Doing project is optional for IQF Green Belt certification.  IQF Black Belt certification requires 2 projects.

–        MST-ISL recommends, doing one project (DMAIC) during Green Belt course and second project (DMAIC/DFSS) during Black Belt course.

–        MST-ISL do not require any official letter for self sponsored students.

5. I had attended GB training/certified from my company, can I register for BB from MST-ISL Online Course to get IQF Certification?

–        No. IQF Body of Knowledge (BoK) is not covered in most of the corporate trainers and consultants.  Without special preparation passing IQF exam is difficult and hence we suggest you to take GB from MST-ISL Online Course.  This course is specially designed to prepare you for the IQF exam.

–        Alternately, if you are confident, take IQF GB exam by paying USD 190.  This fee is only for taking the IQF exam.  If you passed the IQF GB exam, you can register for BB course directly. However, if you fail, retake is USD 150.

–        IQF exam is free with MST-ISL online courses.

- However you can Register to our BB classroom course and you will be certified under MST-ISL not from IQF, the exams will come from MST-ISL. Our Online Course is especially designed for IQF Certification and you will  take the IQF examination (4 hours) online from IQF.

- MST-ISL is representing International Quality Federation (IQF)Certification and authorized to issue IQF Certificate.

6. I had attended BB training at my company, how can I take IQF certification?

–        If you are confident, take IQF BB exam by paying USD 190.  This fee is only for taking the IQF exam.  Before taking the IQF exam, you need to submit 2 projects for assessment. However if you fail, retake is USD 150.

–        You can register for MST-ISL integrated BB online course. This course will specially prepare you for the exam.  IQF exam is free with this course.

7. My company is not doing Six Sigma, how can I do projects?

–        MST-ISL do not require any official letter for self sponsored students.

–        You will learn project selection in Module 1 of the GB course.  Then select few projects and send us mail and we help you finalize one project.  Then you can register your project in e-Facilitator and get step-by-step guidance.

8. How much savings are expected in a project?

–        Self sponsored students are not expected to share the benefits with MST-ISL.  We expect the self sponsored students to demonstrate the application six sigma methodology and tools to real life project.  Even if some of the actions are not implemented due to lack of support from management is also acceptable.

–        Corporate sponsored students are expected to quantify financial benefits of the project before starting the project and also report the actual benefits.