PMI R.E.P.s are organizations that we have approved to offer training in project management and issue professional development units (PDUs) to meet the continuing education requirements needed by PMI credential holders. To earn the R.E.P. designation, a provider must meet or exceed rigorous standards for quality and effectiveness as defined by PMI.

The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) is a not-for-profit independent organization and the only globally recognized membership association for risk managers. With more than 150,000 members from 195 countries and territories, GARP's goal is to help create a culture of risk awareness within organizations, from entry level to board level. Members are employed by commercial banks, central banks, investment banks, asset management firms, corporations, government agencies and academic institutions. In the areas of financial and energy risk management, GARP sets the global standard in professional designation with the Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) and Energy Risk Professional (ERP®) certifications. Through its educational programs, in-person and online events, and worldwide chapters, GARP promotes best practices in risk management and supports professional and career development for risk managers.

Six Sigma Council is a professional accrediting body within the Six Sigma industry that does not provide training, mentoring, coaching, or consulting services. The objective is to ensure that Six Sigma Certified individuals have been exposed to the complete Six Sigma Body of Knowledge and have been required to meet a minimum standard of proficiency for six sigma and its implementation. This is achieved by requiring all training and/or certification providers to meet specific criteria in not only their education requirements, but also in their testing requirements. Originally founded in 2005, Six Sigma Council reviews Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt, Master Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training/certification providers. Trainers include university programs, third party training providers, corporate training programs, independent consultants, and consulting firms. To prevent any conflict of interest, The Council for Six Sigma Certification does not itself offer Six Sigma Certification or Lean Six Sigma Certification. Instead, accredited providers are permitted to use our seal on marketing materials and/or final certification materials. The Council for Six Sigma Certification provides Six Sigma accrediting services to more than 165 countries around the world.