Our experience tells us that the best way to move an organization forward is through simple, easy-to-use software that the students are already familiar with. We also believe that if special training is required to use a software package, then that software is too complicated. Since most everyone is already familiar with Microsoft® Excel, it provided a great base upon which to build our suite of Six Sigma software. Of course, ease-of-use, cost, complexity, capability and the culture of the organization are also factors to consider when selecting software. We have no objection to students using whatever software packages their company has licensed for their work outside of the classroom. In fact, many of our customers have Minitab licenses. (For a more detailed explanation of our position on software, please Click here for our KISS Software Rationale)