Frequently asked questions

Six Sigma is a data-driven methodology for eliminating defects and reducing variation in business processes. It uses statistical tools and structured problem-solving to help organisations improve quality, cut costs and delight customers.

Most people new to Six Sigma start with White Belt (free) or Yellow Belt to build foundational knowledge. Green Belt is ideal for practitioners who will lead small improvement projects, and Black Belt is for those who will lead large, cross-functional initiatives.

Yes. Our Six Sigma courses are internationally accredited through the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) in the USA, so your certification is recognised globally.

We run training in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and Port Elizabeth, as well as on-site at client premises anywhere in South Africa and across Africa. Virtual and self-paced online options are also available.

Short courses (5S, Kaizen) take about a day. Yellow Belt typically runs 2 days, Green Belt 5 days and Black Belt 10 days. Self-paced online courses can be completed at your own speed.

Absolutely. On-site corporate training is one of our most popular options. Contact us with your requirements and we will design a programme tailored to your team.

Lean Six Sigma focuses on waste reduction using 5S and visual factory methods, ideal for manufacturing. DMAIC Six Sigma focuses on variation reduction using statistical methods, ideal for process and service environments.

For Green Belt and Black Belt courses, we use SigmaXL, a statistical analysis add-in for Microsoft Excel. A trial version is included with these courses.