Best online professional certification programs, according to AI

Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 665 AI responses · See how Parse measures this

American Society for Quality (ASQ) has emerged as a top-cited institution for professional certifications, leading a significant shift in AI recommendations. While early responses in the TEFL space were dominated by a few key players, AI assistants now more consistently recommend established professional bodies and universities for Six Sigma and welding credentials.

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Best Online Professional Certification Programs, According to ChatGPT & Google AI | Parse

#	Brand	What AI says	Mention rate
1	American Welding SocietyThe definitive authority for industry-standard welding courses and certifications.	The definitive authority for industry-standard welding courses and certifications.	42%
2	Purdue UniversityA university-backed option for structured, academically rigorous Six Sigma training.	A university-backed option for structured, academically rigorous Six Sigma training.	34%
3	American Society for QualityCited as the industry gold standard for Six Sigma credentials.	Cited as the industry gold standard for Six Sigma credentials.	33%
4	6Sigma		31%
5	IASSC (International Association for Six Sigma Certification)A globally recognized independent body for Lean Six Sigma certification.	A globally recognized independent body for Lean Six Sigma certification.	30%
6	Six Sigma Global InstituteFrequently recommended for practical, self-paced, professor-led Six Sigma training.	Frequently recommended for practical, self-paced, professor-led Six Sigma training.	30%
7	Council for Six Sigma Certification		23%
8	Coursera		20%
9	Six Sigma Online		18%
10	Hobart Institute of Welding Technology		11%
11	GoLeanSixSigma		8%
12	Udemy		8%
13	ExpertRating		8%
14	Lincoln Electric		8%
15	Georgia Institute of Technology		7%
16	Kennesaw State University		7%
17	Welding Online Academy		6%
18	Western Technical College		6%
19	Idaho State University		5%
20	OSHAcademy		5%
21	Atlas API Training		5%
22	New England Institute of Technology		5%
23	KnowledgeHut		5%
24	Auburn University		5%
25	Project Management Academy		5%
26	Tulsa Welding School		4%
27	San Diego State University		4%
28	6Sigma		4%
29	Advanced Welding Institute		4%
30	LinkedIn		4%
31	ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)		3%
32	Pyzdek Institute		3%
33	International Six Sigma Institute		3%
34	Minitab		3%
35	Penn Foster		3%
36	Preppy		3%
37	MSI Certified		3%
38	Harper College		3%
39	National Institute for Metalworking Skills		3%
40	Pima Community College		3%
41	Benchmark Six Sigma		3%
42	SafetyCulture		3%
43	American Welding Program		2%
44	Arizona State University		2%
45	Villanova University		2%
46	NHTI – Concord's Community College		2%
47	Midlands Technical College		2%
48	PeopleCert		2%
49	Universal Technical Institute		2%
50	National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)		2%
51	Tecnológico de Monterrey		2%
52	Washburn Institute of Technology		2%
53	Ferris State University		2%
54	Wiregrass Georgia Technical College		2%
55	University of West Georgia		2%
56	Kirkwood (Pressbooks)		2%
57	TPC Training		2%
58	Elite Welding Academy		2%
59	IACET		1%
60	Class Central		1%
61	Ivy Tech Community College		1%
62	SENSE		1%
63	SigmaXL		1%
64	University of North Carolina at Charlotte		1%
65	Edx		1%
66	Daytona State College		1%
67	Southern New Hampshire University		1%
68	University of Amsterdam		1%
69	SI Certs		<1%
70	Six Sigma Development Solutions, Inc.		<1%
71	Research.com		<1%
72	Moore Tech		<1%
73	White Mountains Community College		<1%
74	Ridgewater College		<1%
75	Florida Gulf Coast University		<1%
76	ToolinguProvides a broad online curriculum for manufacturing and welding skills.	Provides a broad online curriculum for manufacturing and welding skills.	<1%
77	National Workforce Career Association		<1%
78	MoreSteam		<1%
79	Edison Welding Institute		<1%
80	SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers)		<1%
81	The University of Texas at El Paso		<1%
82	Austin Community College District		<1%
83	The City University of New York		<1%
84	SoCal Welding Training School		<1%
85	Virginia Tech		<1%
86	McHenry County College		<1%
87	Pacific Arc TIG Welding		<1%
88	Western Welding Academy		<1%
89	American Welding Academy		<1%
90	upGrad		<1%
91	Henry Harvin Education		<1%
92	Central Piedmont Community College		<1%
93	Lean Sigma Corporation		<1%
94	Welding Technology & Training Institute		<1%
95	University of South Carolina		<1%
96	The Ohio State University		<1%
97	Tyler Junior College		<1%
98	College of Central Florida		<1%
99	Santa Fe College		<1%
100	OSHA Education Center		<1%

and 75 more brands in this ranking

Who wins on each AI

The same market, seen by two models.

ChatGPT SearchGoogle AI Mode

Mention rate on each AI platform, by brand
Brand	ChatGPT Search	Google AI Mode
American Society for Quality	45%	45%
American Welding Society	45%	43%
Council for Six Sigma Certification	14%	43%
Coursera	31%	0%
Six Sigma Global Institute	12%	40%

The two models disagree most about Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (ChatGPT #6, Google #22) and Western Technical College (ChatGPT #19, Google #6).

Sources AI cited

reddit.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 47% of analyzed answers.

Best online professional certification programs, according to AI

Best online professional certification programs, according to AI

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