Do you offer a "simulated project" or "virtual project"?
We do not provide "virtual" or "simulated" projects because in a real-world scenario, possible projects need to be compared and measured against each other for their ability to have a significant impact within an organization. For example, some projects would need significant corporate resources that might end up being unavailable. Or, perhaps management will need to be a key role and ends up being uncommitted later in the project. Not comparing possible projects in the planning phase is a largely overlooked issue that cannot be addressed with a "virtual" or "simulated" project. Simulated and virtual projects typically do not adequately demonstrate a student's proficiency.
The final project for our Black Belt Program is a written business plan that utilizes the Six Sigma method to reflect a cost benefit. You are not required to complete the project in a "live" business environment and you do not need to be employed to fulfill this requirement (i.e. it can be hypothetically based). The written business plan is simply a review of your comprehension of the material and your understanding of project implementation.
