Accredited Training Organization FAQs

Only the ATO can use the ISSSP logo. If your organization is using your materials, under your name at an event, and if you are responsible for ensuring that activities, courses and programs meet all of the ISSSP Standards categories and elements, you may work with another organization and state that you are an ATO. [...]

No, because subsidiaries often operate independently of the parent organization. Therefore, ISSSP requires that subsidiaries undergo the ATO application process and become accredited ATOs on an individual basis.

Yes, as long as your organization selects, monitors and evaluates them using the processes described in your ATO application.

ISSSP notifies members by email and posts notifications on our website at www.staging-isssp.kinsta.cloud. We will also include changes within our monthly newsletter to members.

No. If your organization is an ATO, you should have internal review processes in place that ensure your programs, current and new, meet the ISSSP Standards. ISSSP ATO status is only available for Six Sigma based programs. An outline of new Six Sigma based programs may be requested at the discretion of ISSSP during renewal.

The Accredited Training Organization status must be renewed annually, which will include the completion of the ATO Annual Checklist, which should be uploaded with your annual dues of $550. ATOs must reapply every four years by completing the online application and paying the $750* application fee, which will also cover the years ATO dues. *Additional [...]

Someone from the ISSSP Accreditation Division will assign your application to an ISSSP accreditation specialist, who will perform an initial review of your application to ensure everything is included. If anything is missing, then he/she will contact you requesting the necessary information to move forward with the approval process. Your application will then be evaluated [...]

No. The applications contain confidential information. Sample applications are not provided to prevent possible copying of the material. However, the Accredited Training Organization Application Guide is a helpful tool.

The cost is $550/year plus an ATO one-time application fee/renewal fee of $750.