Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers teams up with UL for customizable online lean Six Sigma 4.0 training

NORCROSS, Ga. - illiNews -- The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) and UL, a provider of engineering training, research and safety certification standards since 1894, have partnered to provide "IISE-UL: The New Generation of Lean Six Sigma 4.0" web-based, customizable training.

"This partnership will enable IISE to deliver the next generation of online training," said IISE CEO Don Greene. "It will be completely modular and customizable. Six belts and five certificates will allow you to align training with your workforce needs."

The courses will offer 22 different modules, each about 30 minutes to an hour in length. The subjects include yellow and green belt certification programs and certificates in an array of lean, Six Sigma and lean Six Sigma topic areas including control charts, value stream mapping, waste, lean tools for standard workplace and root cause analysis. Training is open to all with pricing below $1,000, and discounts available to IISE members and IISE corporate partners. Businesses that take part can customize modules and programs for their employees based on the preferred topics.

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Targeted to industrial and systems engineers in manufacturing, aerospace, healthcare, financial, supply chain/logistics/transportation, web development, semiconductor, IT, facility planning, warehouse management and other enterprises, the cutting-edge training is designed to help improve processes and boost quality.

"IISE and UL are the gold standards in engineering training," said Bill Boyd, IISE director of membership. "This is state-of-the-art, industry-leading training delivered by this unique partnership in these two leading engineering organizations."

"We are excited to partner with IISE to offer this suite of first-class lean and Six Sigma training courses," said Scott Barnard, managing director of UL PURE Learning. "These suites offer organizations continuing improvement programs that can energize employees and transform organizations from the bottom up."

To learn more and register for the online lean Six Sigma training, visit www.iise.org/UL.

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About the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers: The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers is the world's largest professional society dedicated solely to the support of the industrial engineering profession and individuals involved with improving quality and productivity. Founded in 1948, IISE is an international, nonprofit association that provides knowledge, training, networking opportunities and recognition to enhance the skills and effectiveness of its members, customers and the profession.

For more information about IISE, contact IISE Chief Operating Officer Donna Calvert at (770) 349-1108 or dcalvert@iise.org, or visit the IISE website at www.iise.org.