Accreditation Partners and Associations:

• This course is accredited by the globally renowned CPD Certification Service. Accredited CPD Course means the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development Standards and Benchmarks. The learning value of this course has been scrutinized to ensure integrity and quality. This course has been recognized and granted independent CPD Accreditation compatible with the global CPD requirements.
• AIGPE™ is the Authorized Training Partner (ATP) of the Project Management Institute (PMI®). The PMI® Authorized Training Partner seal is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
• AIGPE™ is also the official recertification provider of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and recognized as a “provider of choice” for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP credential holders working to maintain their credential. 
• The CPDs (Continuing Professional  Development), CEUs (Continuing Educational Units), PDUs (Professional Development Units), and PDCs (Professional Development Credits) earned are prominently displayed on your certification.

Who is this for?

• Service Industry Professionals: Tailored specifically for professionals in the service sector aiming to implement effective 5S principles.

• Team Leaders and Managers: Ideal for those managing service teams, looking to streamline processes, and improve operational efficiency.

• Beginners in Process Improvement: Designed for individuals new to 5S, providing a structured and easy-to-follow introduction.

• Customer Service and Operations Specialists: Perfect for those focused on improving customer experiences and operational workflows in service settings.

• Professionals Seeking Certification: Suitable for anyone looking to become a Certified 5S Specialist and earn CPD, PDU, and PDC credits.

The Role of a 5S Specialist

The AIGPE™ Certified 5S Specialist is a professional who has acquired the expertise to effectively implement and sustain the 5S methodology to enhance workplace organization and efficiency. This specialist is proficient in applying the five principles of 5S—Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain—within service environments to eliminate waste, streamline workflows, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The professional is skilled in leading teams, coaching employees, and utilizing essential 5S tools like visual management, shadow boards, and Kanban systems. By collaborating with teams and stakeholders, the 5S Specialist ensures improved productivity, cost savings, and enhanced customer satisfaction, driving sustainable organizational excellence as defined by the AIGPE™ 5S Specialist Body of Knowledge.

Course Details

The AIGPE™ 5S: Become a Certified 5S Specialist Certification Course consists of:

1. Course Duration: 3.5 hours On-Demand Video
2. Number of Lectures: 45+
3. Activities: Yes
4. Downloadable Resources: 40+
5. Certification Exam: Yes
6. Program Certification: Yes

Certification Exam Requirements

To achieve the professional designation of a Certified 5S Specialist from the Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence, you must:

1. Have completed AIGPE’s 5S Specialist training to 100%
2. Sit for AIGPE’s 5S Specialist Certification Exam and achieve a minimum score of 60%

There is no other prerequisite to achieving your 5S Specialist Certification.

Preparation

Those who wish to apply for the certification exam must complete the relevant AIGPE™ 5S Specialist training to 100%. In training, you are provided several activities, downloadable content, and practice questions. Completing these resources will help you determine if you are ready to sit for the official Certification Exam.

Certification Exam

The AIGPE™ 5S Specialist Exam is an online exam. It consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. Each question carries 1 point. There is no negative marking for any incorrect answers. The minimum percentage required to pass the exam is 60%. That means you need to correctly answer at least 18 out of 30 questions to pass the exam. It is an open book exam. And there is no time limit for the exam. The certification exam link is available in one of the final lectures of the course material.

Although there is no time limit, it is mandatory to complete the exam in one-seating. That is, your exam responses will get stored in our exam servers only after hitting the Submit button after the last question. If you X out of the exam window in between the exam OR your internet connection gets troubled, you may be required to start over the complete exam from the beginning.

Mandatory Requirement: Uploading the Course Completion Certificate in the Certification Exam Form

Professionals who wish to apply for the AIGPE™ Certification Exam must complete the outlined AIGPE™ course(s) to 100%. After completing the training course(s), you will receive a Course Completion Certificate with a unique Certificate ID. This Course Completion Certificate is automatically issued by the platform where you take the relevant AIGPE™ course. If you are NOT issued the course completion certificate, please get in touch with the customer service team of the relevant platform, and they will have the certificate issued to you. 

You must keep this course completion certificate handy before you start the certification exam. You are required to upload this Course Completion Certificate in the online Certification Exam form. Before you upload this certificate in the exam form, please ensure that:

•  Your course certificate of completion has your correct name displayed
• The certificate belongs to the correct course.
• The Certificate ID is clearly visible.

The Certification Exam Form Verification Process will halt if you upload an incorrect course completion certificate.

Certification Exam Cost

When you take the AIGPE™ provided Video Training Course either using our online learning platform (https://elearn.aigproexcellence.com) or through any of our authorized training platform partners such as Udemy:

1. The First Two Attempts of the AIGPE™ Certification Exam are FREE
2. If you are unable to pass in the first two attempts, each subsequent exam attempt will cost USD 19.99

Purchase AIGPE’s 5S Specialist Certification Training Course on Udemy (link provided below). 

Please note that if you fail on the first attempt, you can take the second attempt only after one week. For example, if you first attempted the certification exam on August 22nd and failed it. You can apply for the second attempt only after seven days, i.e., after August 29th.

Professionals who apply for the AIGPE™ Certification Exams are expected and required to follow all the standards, policies, and procedures outlined by AIGPE™.

Certification:

Upon successfully completing the 5S Specialist Training Course and passing the Certification Exam, you will receive the 5S Specialist Certification issued by the Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence, a Global independent Certification Accreditation in the Lean Six Sigma Industry. 

As a Certified 5S Specialist, you will be issued:  

• Digital Certificate: A Digital Certificate which includes a Certification Number, Credential ID, a unique URL, a unique QR code, and a verification button to verify your credential instantly. This is an Open Badge Compliant and a cryptographically sealed record for additional security of your digital credential. 
• Verifiable Records: Your name is added to the Official AIGPE™ Certification Records. These are digitally verifiable records using your Credential ID. 
• Right to Use: You are granted the right to use the AIGPE™ Certification Credentials (in accordance with the AIGPE™ Certification Credentials Use Policy). AIGPE™ Certification Credentials can be used as a professional designation in your personal branding material such as resumes, business cards, email signatures, personal website, social media sites or public profiles such as LinkedIn, Job Portals, etc.

The 5S Specialist Certification kit is emailed to you in 4 weeks after completing your Certification exam. Please note: AIGPE™ issues only electronic copies of certification. We do not issue a physical copy.

If you have any questions, you can email us at [email protected]