Is Now the Time to Get a Six Sigma "Black Belt" Degree?

As we come out of this recession, companies are a lot leaner than they have been in the past, they have cut their costs down to barebones, and laid-off many employees. The remaining employees are doing two to three jobs each, as their coworkers are no longer with the company. All this restructuring forces companies into a highly productive state, and it means that they must very much watch their efficiency and processes.

Now then, if you are laid-off, and you know right now you can't get a job, then perhaps, you need to go back to school and get additional degrees. But before you do that, one of the ways you can make yourself most valuable is to learn all about Six Sigma and get your Six Sigma certification. In fact, they have what they call "black belt degrees" which means you know all about business processes, and understand quality control, manufacturing, project management, and thus, you will be a valuable commodity as the job market returns.

Having a Six Sigma Black Belt certification is like having an MBA on your resume. In some regards it is worth even more in getting the job that you deserve in corporate America. Now then, this is not going to be a walk in the park for you, there's a lot of studying and it's a lot of hard work, but as long as you are sitting at home unemployed, perhaps, this is the best use of your time, and the smartest certification you could have.

It was estimated by the American Management Association or AMA that business unit executives with this degree earned $30,000 more than their counter parts. Upper executives, often earn 25% more after receiving the certification. And consultants with these degrees stay quite busy, whereas, their competitors are passed over. Indeed, I'd like you to please consider all this.

Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank. Lance Winslow believes efficiency in business.
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