Management and Strategy Institute

The Six Sigma Green Belt course developed exclusively for the Management and Strategy Institute is designed to give the student a solid understanding of Six Sigma principles and teach you how to effectively work within a Six Sigma team.  Learn to improve quality and reduce defects within your organization.   Why choose the Management and Strategy Institute?  - FREE training material included with all certifications  - Affordable and Respected  - Flexible: Training and exam done 100% online  - Competency based: Take the exam as soon as you're ready  - Members nationwide working for top companies Frequently asked questions: Are There Prerequisites? No, the Green Belt training course includes all of the course work for the Green Belt and Yellow Belt levels.  You will learn the Yellow Belt material first, before moving on to the Green Belt material. Is the Green Belt Certification Test Difficult? Green Belts must function at a high level within a Six Sigma project.  It is important for Green Belts to have a solid understanding of the related principles so that they can perform the functions assigned to them by a Black Belt.  This test is open book, however it is also timed, so you will not have much time to look up answers to questions.  It is very important that you study and understand the material prior to taking the test or you will not pass.. How in-depth is the training? The Six Sigma Green Belt course, by definition, is a mid-level certification.  It is not designed to make you an expert on all facets of the Six Sigma.  This professional development course was designed to teach someone with little knowledge of Six Sigma the basic skills needed to function as a Green Belt on a Six Sigma team.  Many executive jobs today require that their employees have at least a basic understanding of Six Sigma.  For an example, click on this [Job Search] link to see how many positions mention the words "Six Sigma". How long is the training course? The training course is self-paced. Time to complete and fully comprehend will vary with every individual. It may take several days or weeks of study before you feel comfortable to take the final test. You may take the final exam as soon as you're ready. You have 1 year from the date of purchase to complete the course. Is the test proctored? No, the test for the Six Sigma Green Belt course is not proctored.  It is timed, with a limit of 2 hours.  You may take the test online, from home or work whenever you are ready. What will I receive after I pass my test? You will receive a digital certificate immediately upon passing of the exam.  You can upgrade to a physical certificate for $12.95 if you prefer. Professional Competency Units (PCU): Participants who successfully complete this certificate  program will receive 20 Professional Competency Units  (PCUs) from MSI. Read more

Project Management CertificationTo enroll in this program, please click "Add To Cart" aboveIncluded:Certification Exam & Study Material for:Project Management Qualified (PMQ)Access Length:1-Year Read more

Kaizen Certification To enroll in this program, please click "Add To Cart" above Included: Certification Exam & Study Material for:Certified Kaizen Facilitator (CKF)™ Access Length: 1-Year Read more

Six Sigma Lean Professional CertificationTo enroll in this program, please click "Add To Cart" aboveIncluded:Certification Exam & Study Material for:Six Sigma Lean Professional (SSLP)Access Length:1-Year Read more

The Project Management - Lean Process Certified course, designed exclusively for the Management and Strategy Institute, combines the skills for project management with the waste reduction principles of Lean.  This innovative certification is designed for professionals who are looking to work at the mid-to-executive level within the corporate environment. The Project Management - Lean Process Certified course training and certification test are done 100% online, allowing you to train when it is convenient for you. Frequently asked questions: Are There Prerequisites?No.  Unlike other popular PM certifications, the Management and Strategy Institute does not require a college degree or experience hours for our certification.  Our training material includes all of the information you will need to pass the test.  Previous experience in project management or Lean principles could be useful, but are not required. Is the Project Management Certification Test Difficult? This test is designed to ensure that you can function at a competent level within a Lean Project Management environment. It will be very important that you study the training material included to ensure that you have a solid understanding of the principals involved.  The test is open-note, however it is also timed, so you will not be able to look up answers to questions while taking the test.  If you are an experienced project manager you should be able to move through the training material faster.  If you do not pass the test on the first attempt you will be given two additional attempts at no charge. How in-depth is the training?The Project Management - Lean Process Certified course, by definition, is a high-level certification.  It is designed to give you a solid understanding of both project management roles and lean business principles.  This professional development course was designed to teach someone with little knowledge of project management the basic skills needed to function as a project member, project manager, or lean process consultant.  Many executive jobs today require that their employees have at least a basic understanding of project management.  For an example, click on this [Job Search] link to see how many positions mention the words "project management". How long is the training course? The training course is self-paced. Time to complete and fully comprehend will vary with every individual. It may take several days or weeks of study before you feel comfortable to take the final test. You may take the final exam as soon as you're ready. You have 1 year from the date of purchase to complete the course.. Is the test proctored? No, the test for our project management course is not proctored at this time.  It is timed, with a limit of 120 minutes.  You may take the test online, from home or work whenever you are ready. Professional Competency Units (PCU): Participants who successfully complete this certificate  program will receive 20 Professional Competency Units  (PCUs) from MSI. What will I receive after I pass the test? You will be mailed a Certificate Of Completion, as well as a letter of congratulations and two copies of our training verification letters which you can give to employers who request it. The certificate is heavy-stock, cream paper suitable for framing. [View Example] Read more

The Strategic Organizational Leadership Certified (SOLC)  course is designed to give the student a strong understanding of leadership principles and how to apply them in a large organization. Frequently asked questions: Are There Prerequisites?No, the training course includes all training material needed to pass the test.  The training material and exam are included when you register as a Fellow of the institute. How will this certification help me?The Strategic Organizational Leadership Certification is designed to build on your leadership skills so that you can effectively lead teams in a corporate work environment.  Many executive jobs today require that their employees have solid leadership skills and a background of leadership.  For an example, click on this [Job Search] link to see how many positions mention the words "Organizational Leadership".How long is the training course? The training course is self-paced. Time to complete and fully comprehend will vary with every individual. It may take several days or weeks of study before you feel comfortable to take the final test. You may take the final exam as soon as you're ready. You have 1 year from the date of purchase to complete the course. Is the test proctored? No, the test for the Strategic Organizational Leadership certification is not proctored.  It is timed, with a limit of 3 hours.  You may take the test online, from home or work whenever you are ready. Professional Competency Units (PCU): Participants who successfully complete this certificate  program will receive 30 Professional Competency Units  (PCUs) from MSI. What will I receive after I pass my test? You will be mailed a Certificate Of Completion, as well as a letter of congratulations and two copies of our training verification letters which you can give to employers who request it. The certificate is heavy-stock, cream paper suitable for framing. [View Example] Read more