What You Get as an Authorized Training Partner
The Authorized Training Partner Program provides organizations with instructor-ready Six Sigma training materials and access to a broader training and certification program designed to support professional delivery.
Instructor-Ready Training Materials
Lean Sigma Corporation provides complete Lean Six Sigma training materials designed for instructor-led delivery.
- Full DMAIC Lean Six Sigma slides for YB, GB, and BB
- Editable materials designed to be delivered as-is
- Instructions aligned to Minitab, JMP, or SigmaXL
- Exact datasets matching every statistical example
- Materials maintained and updated by Lean Sigma Corporation
These materials are designed so that instructors can teach and students can follow every slide and example, step by step, using the same data and tools.
Student Resource Pack (Optional)
Partners may offer learners access to a standardized Student Resource Pack to support instruction and reduce instructor workload.
- Learner-facing PDF slides matching instructor sets
- "Learn Six Sigma" eBooks for all belt levels
- Instructions for using Minitab, JMP, or SigmaXL
- Productivity tools & templates
- Roadmaps & quick-reference guide
- Centrally accessed via learner account
Student resources are designed to help learners follow instructions accurately and practice independently between sessions.
Access to an Established Six Sigma Training & Certification Program
Becoming an Authorized Training Partner provides your organization with direct access to an established Six Sigma training and certification program, designed to support professional delivery, credentialing, and long-term scalability.
As an ATP, your organization is authorized to:
- Purchase learner access to student resources, certification exams, and courses at Partner Pricing
- Bundle certification access with instruction or offer it as a standalone option
- Include available hardcover training manuals matching your curriculum
- Retain full control over pricing and packaging of certification access to learners
- Provide learners access to official Lean Sigma Corporation certification courses when appropriate
- Issue professional certifications through Lean Sigma Corporation without operating your own certification body
Included with All Certifications:
- Professional "Certified Six Sigma" Designation (e.g. CSSBB)
- Custom Digital Certificate and Unique Certification Number
- Inclusion in Lean Sigma Corporation's Official Certification Directory
- Professional Development Units (PDU) - limited to courses only
This structure allows partners to extend their training programs beyond instruction alone—while leveraging an established certification system, recognized credentials, and verifiable records.
How Authorized Training Partners Deliver Six Sigma Training
Authorized Training Partners deliver Six Sigma training in different ways depending on their audience, environment, and objectives. While delivery and branding vary by authorization level, instructional standards and learner pricing remain standardized and volume-based across all programs.
Common Delivery Approaches
Instructor-Led
Partners deliver Six Sigma training through:
- In-Person classroom
- Live virtual instruction
- Hybrid delivery
- Cohort-based programs
Instruction is delivered using LSC materials, with partners controlling pacing, format, and classroom engagement.
Program-Based
Partners incorporate Six Sigma training into broader initiatives such as:
- Academic track or semester course
- Workforce development programs
- Corporate training initiatives
- Professional development tracks
The ATP Program supports repeatable, scalable delivery without requiring partners to build curriculum or certification infrastructure.
Certification Option
Partners may choose how professional certification fits into their offerings:
- Offer instruction-only training
- Certification as an optional add-on
- Design higher-value tiered offerings
Certification remains under the governance of Lean Sigma Corporation, allowing partners to focus on instruction and program growth.
Flexibility While Maintaining Credibility
The Authorized Training Partner Program is designed to support flexibility in delivery without sacrificing consistency or credibility. This division allows partners to operate independently while benefiting from an established Six Sigma training and certification system.
Partners Control
Lean Sigma Corporation Maintains
Authorized Training Partner Authorization Levels
Authorized Training Partners operate under a single program framework.
Authorization levels define how training materials are branded, presented, and supported, not what is taught. All Authorized Training Partners:
- Use the same Lean Sigma Corporation training materials
- Teach the same belt-level content
- Operate within the same training and certification program
What differs by authorization level is brand presentation and delivery support.
Authorized Training Partner
| Standard delivery under Lean Sigma Corporation branding
This authorization level is designed for organizations that want a straightforward, professional way to deliver Six Sigma training using established materials and program support.
Characteristics:
- Lean Sigma Corporation-branded training materials
- Editable instructor materials delivered as-is
- Partner delivers instruction under program authorization
- Certification access available at partner pricing
Best suited for organizations prioritizing simplicity, speed to delivery, and program legitimacy.
Authorized Training Partner (Co-Brand)
| Partner-forward delivery with Lean Sigma Corporation visibly associated
This level is designed for organizations that want to present Six Sigma training under their own brand while retaining visible association with Lean Sigma Corporation.
Characteristics:
- Co-branded training materials
- Partner brand presented prominently alongside Lean Sigma Corporation
- Greater flexibility in presentation and positioning
- Certification access available at partner pricing
Best suited for colleges, training providers, and organizations where external association adds credibility.
Authorized Training Partner (Private)
| Brand-exclusive delivery under program authorization
This level is designed for organizations that require full brand ownership of the training experience while continuing to operate within the Authorized Training Partner framework.
Characteristics:
- Private-label training materials
- Partner brand presented exclusively to learners
- Lean Sigma Corporation remains the certification authority
- Certification access available at partner pricing
Best suited for mature training organizations and consultancies that prioritize brand ownership.
Authorized Training Partner (Private-Hosted)
| Fully partner-branded online training & certification system hosted by Lean Sigma Corporation
This level is designed for organizations that require a partner-branded learner environment while maintaining connection to the Lean Sigma Corporation training and certification program.
Characteristics:
- Private-label training materials
- Partner-branded learner and certification environment
- Managed hosting and learner access provided by Lean Sigma Corporation
- Certification issued and maintained by Lean Sigma Corporation
Best suited for institutions and organizations with branding, policy, or scale requirements that necessitate a dedicated environment.
