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Internal auditor, Lean Six Sigma, and ISO certification prep courses taught by active industry practitioners — not career instructors.

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Featured Certification Courses

Start with the credentials employers ask for most. Every course is taught by active practitioners and backed by our 98% pass rate.

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ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

The most in-demand quality auditing credential. 5-day intensive with a 98% first-time pass rate.

$2,200 5 Days
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Master process improvement and lead real-world projects that cut cost and defects.

$3,500 2 Weeks
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ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Information security management systems auditing for a data-driven world.

$2,400 5 Days
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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Advanced statistical tools and project leadership for enterprise transformation.

$6,500 4 Weeks
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What We Offer

Comprehensive Training Solutions

From ISO certification to leadership development, we provide the training your organization needs to excel.

ISO Lead Auditor Training

Comprehensive certification prep for ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, and 45001 standards.

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Green Belt & Black Belt programs with hands-on improvement projects.

EHS Compliance Training

OSHA, environmental compliance, and workplace safety programs.

Quality Management Systems

QMS implementation, internal audit training, and management review.

Leadership Development

Executive coaching, change management, and team building programs.

Custom Corporate Programs

Tailored on-site training aligned to your specific organizational needs.

Why Applied Guidance

The Applied Guidance Advantage

98% Success Rate

Our structured approach and expert instructors deliver industry-leading certification pass rates.

500+ Professionals

Trusted by quality managers, auditors, and executives across diverse industries.

40+ Years Experience

Our instructor team brings decades of combined real-world auditing and consulting expertise.

Accredited Programs

All programs aligned with international standards and recognized certification bodies.

Who Teaches You

Taught by Active Industry Practitioners

Every course is delivered by working quality, compliance, and process-improvement professionals — not full-time career instructors. Your trainers audit real management systems, lead real improvement projects, and hold the same certifications they teach. That means you learn how standards actually get implemented and audited in the field, not just what the textbook says.

Led by certified, currently-practicing auditors and Master Black Belts

Real-world case studies drawn from active client engagements

Practical, exam-focused instruction with implementation context

Part of the Exceleor family of quality & compliance brands

Proven Results

How We Achieve a 98% Certification Pass Rate

Our pass rate isn't an accident. It's the result of a deliberate, practitioner-led training method designed around how people actually pass certification exams and apply the standard afterward.

Applied Guidance vs. Typical Industry Pass Rate

Applied Guidance98%
Typical Industry Average70%

Based on Applied Guidance program completion data. Individual results depend on preparation and attendance.

Taught by active practitioners

Instructors who audit and lead improvement projects for a living — not career instructors.

Exam-focused, structured curriculum

Every module maps to the competencies assessed on your certification exam.

Realistic audit & project simulations

You practice the exact skills you will be tested and evaluated on before exam day.

Small cohorts with real support

Direct access to your instructor and focused feedback throughout the program.

Investment Tiers

Choose Your Path

Flexible engagement models designed to meet your organization where it is.

Bronze

Foundation

$1,500per program
  • Online self-paced courses
  • Basic document templates
  • Email support
  • Certificate of completion
  • Access to resource library
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Silver

Accelerated

$5,000per program
  • Blended learning (online + live)
  • Interactive workshops
  • 1-on-1 coaching sessions
  • Advanced templates & tools
  • Priority support
  • Mock audit preparation
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Gold

Enterprise

$12,000per engagement
  • On-site instructor-led training
  • Full QMS implementation support
  • Comprehensive audit preparation
  • Dedicated mentor assigned
  • Custom curriculum design
  • Post-certification support
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Success Stories

What Our Clients Say

Hear from professionals and organizations that have transformed their operations with Applied Guidance.

Applied Guidance's ISO 9001 Lead Auditor program was exceptional. The hands-on approach and real-world case studies prepared me to pass my certification exam on the first attempt. Our entire QMS improved within months.

Sarah Mitchell

Quality Manager, Precision Manufacturing Inc.

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt program exceeded our expectations. We've since completed 12 improvement projects saving over $2M annually. The instructors' industry experience made all the difference.

James Rodriguez

VP of Operations, Atlantic Defense Systems

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

After partnering with Applied Guidance for EHS compliance training, our incident rate dropped 67% in the first year. Their team understood our manufacturing challenges and delivered practical, actionable solutions.

Dr. Karen Patel

EHS Director, Southeast Medical Devices

EHS Compliance Program

We enrolled our entire quality team in the ISO 14001 certification program. The blended learning format was perfect for our busy schedules, and the post-certification support helped us achieve registration in record time.

Michael Chang

Plant Manager, GreenTech Industries

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

Applied Guidance's custom corporate program aligned perfectly with our defense contract requirements. Their understanding of AS9100 and government compliance standards is unmatched. Highly recommend for any contractor.

Linda Foster

Director of Quality Assurance, Patriot Aerospace Corp.

AS9100 & Custom Program
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Document Control

Training materials, procedures, and work instructions — version-controlled alongside your program.

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Training requirements mapped to specific standard clauses (e.g., ISO 9001 clause 7.2 Competence).

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