Sigma Forces Offers Career Help and Free Courses for Veterans and Military Spouses
Sigma Forces for Veterans and Military Spouses
Sigma Forces is a military spouse-owned, veteran-owned, globally accredited training provider of professional education and certifications. It offers courses and other career help. Its mission is to “reinFORCE the next generation of industry leaders with a trusted and seamless pathway to professional development using best-in-class training programs, backed by unwavering community support.” At press time, Sigma Forces offers “7 free training and certifications” options on the official site.
How does Sigma Forces work?
The first step is to decide on your course, enroll, and receive access to your training portal. The second is to complete your training, take your exam online, and then receive your digital certificate and badge.
What courses does Sigma Forces offer?
Sigma Forces has a variety of options. In the past, it has offered the following courses:
- Marketing and Sales involve understanding what the customer needs, showcasing the products, and facilitating the buying and selling process. Two examples of the courses are SMstudy Certified Marketing Strategy Fundamentals and NGstudy Certified Negotiation Associate.
- Scrum is an agile project management framework that helps teams structure and manage work with values, principles, and practices. A couple of examples of the courses are: Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC) and Scrum Master Certified (SMC)
- Lean Six Sigma is a fact-based, data-driven philosophy of improvement that values defect prevention over defect detection. A couple of examples of the courses are: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB)
- Six Sigma – is a set of management tools and techniques designed to improve the capabilities of the business process while reducing the likelihood of error. A couple of examples of the courses are: Six Sigma Yellow Belt (SSYB™) and Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB™)
The courses include multiple formats, such as videos, podcasts, simulated tests, and mobile. All of the courses are online, self-paced, and on-demand.
What types of career help does Sigma Forces offer?
In addition to the courses, at Sigma Forces, you can find:
- Scholarships include Farm 2 Veteran Scholarship Fund, Boots to Books, and V School Forever.
- E-guides
- Brochures
- Videos
- Blog posts and articles
- Career readiness workshops
- Groups – Sigma Forces offers study groups and group mentors
Why are these courses worth taking?
There is a big demand for these certifications in the current job market. Sigma Forces offers a great opportunity for those looking to improve their hireability, whether they are service members transitioning to the civilian world, military spouses looking for a career change, or veterans looking to up their skills.
For more info, please see the official site.
