What process should I follow if I have a complaint about an IASSC Accredited Provider?
Please contact us with any inquiry or concern relative to an accredited entity. IASSC will conduct an investigation Accredited Providers found to be in violation of the IASSC Code of Conduct are subject to the IASSC Disciplinary Policy which can include termination.
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Do I have to receive training from an IASSC Accredited Entity in order to earn IASSC Certification?
No. No preferential treatment is afforded to candidates who obtain training, coaching, mentoring or products from an IASSC Accredited Entity or Trainer. Furthermore, earning an IASSC Certification does not require that you obtain services from an Accredited Provider or Trainer. There are no pre-requisites to sit for an IASSC Black Belt, Green Belt or Yellow Belt Certification exam. You are not required to purchase any product from an Accredited or any particular Non-Accredited Provider in order to access an IASSC Certification exam. Vouchers for IASSC Certification exams can be purchased from the IASSC Processing Center; access is non-discriminatory and not unreasonably withheld.
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If I earn a Certification from an IASSC Accredited Provider will I be IASSC Certified?
It depends. If the Provider administers or provides access to an IASSC Certification exam and you sit for and pass the official IASSC Certification exam you will be IASSC Certified. However, not all Accredited entities or Trainers administer or provide access to IASSC Certification exams AND the Accreditation of an entity does not constitute IASSC's approval or recognition of that entity's own lean six sigma certificate or certification program. If you are pursuing training with the intention to earn an IASSC Certification we strongly encourage you to confirm with the Provider in advance that they are authorized to and will administer or provide access to official IASSC Certification exams. If you have any doubts or would like to verify claims…
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What does it mean to be IASSC Accredited?
Entities and Trainers earn IASSC Accreditation by applying for Accreditation and furnishing evidence to prove alignment to the Accreditation standards and criteria detailed here; ATO, ATA, ADP, ACP. IASSC conducts what it believes to be reasonable due diligence to ensure alignment to the IASSC Accreditation standards prior to granting Accreditation. We recommend you familiarize yourself with the Accreditation criteria and that you do not rely solely on an IASSC Accreditation in your selection of a training provider. Employers, organizations and candidates should exercise the same caution they do when soliciting products and services from any vendor. If you have concerns with an IASSC Accredited Provider we encourage you to contact IASSC Support and we will investigate. Accredited Providers found to…