PASW® Statistics Certification from SPSS Inc. Sets Standard and Validates Expertise in Predictive Analytics
September 22 2009 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
SPSS Inc. (Nasdaq: SPSS), the leading global provider of
Predictive Analytics software and solutions, today announced PASW®
Statistics Certification, a new standard that confirms an
individual’s level of expertise with PASW Statistics. With this
certification program, SPSS has created a body of statistical
knowledge that can advance the skills of analysts, statisticians
and business line managers – across any industry – and give
organizations greater confidence in hiring those with proficiency
in the world’s leading statistical software.
Beginning November 2009 at Pearson VUE testing centers
worldwide, PASW Statistics Certification offers an objective
assessment of an individual’s skill in PASW Statistics – the
foundation of Predictive Analytics. Part of the Predictive
Analytics Software (PASW) portfolio of products from SPSS, PASW
Statistics is used by commercial, government and academic
organizations worldwide to attract and retain customers, grow
revenue, reduce fraud and mitigate risk.
A recent IBM Global CIO Study involving 2,500 CIOs from 78
countries found that leveraging analytics to gain a competitive
advantage and improve decision-making is now the top priority for
CIOs. As more organizations harness the exponential growth of data
with Predictive Analytics to improve decision-making, the demand
for smart and savvy professionals fluent in this knowledge is
critical. The PASW Statistics Certification gives employers the
confidence in an individual’s ability, and advances careers and
creates leadership opportunities for these professionals.
Joe Somma, director, market intelligence at Independent Health,
said, “We have built an analytical platform with Predictive
Analytics Software from SPSS to improve our marketing efforts,
better engage with customers and improve treatment outcomes.
Finding professionals with the right skill set in statistical
analysis is paramount to furthering our organization’s goals. The
PASW Statistics Certification establishes a basis to find qualified
candidates, screen for the best talent and locate low-risk
employees that can give us a competitive edge.”
PASW Statistics Certification will also create a worldwide user
community taking advantage of Predictive Analytics Software to
improve business outcomes. This trusted network allows those with
certification to collaborate on development efforts, share business
problems and solutions (by industry), showcase achievements and
search for potential employment.
Michael Bigenwald, vice president of worldwide education for
SPSS, said, “The introduction of an official certification program
for PASW Statistics establishes an industry baseline of knowledge
for statistical analysis using our product. By providing a formal
declaration of an individual’s professional competence with PASW
Statistics, this certification serves as a significant
differentiator in Predictive Analytics and an asset for those vying
for positions in today’s job market.”
Availability
PASW Statistics Certification testing will begin in November
2009. To ensure success in the certification exam, SPSS also offers
a comprehensive training program providing the necessary skills and
understanding of PASW Statistics to become certified. Pearson VUE,
the global leader in computer-based testing, will administer the
exams at its testing centers worldwide. For all other inquiries or
certification questions, please visit www.spss.com/certification or
send an email to certification@spss.com.
About SPSS Inc.
SPSS Inc. is a leading global provider of Predictive Analytics
software and solutions. The Company’s complete portfolio of
Predictive Analytics Software (PASW) products – data collection,
statistics, modeling and deployment – captures people’s attitudes
and opinions, predicts outcomes of future customer interactions,
and then acts on these insights by embedding analytics into
business processes. SPSS Solutions address interconnected
business objectives across an entire organization by focusing on
the convergence of analytics, IT architecture and business
process. Commercial, government and academic customers
worldwide rely on SPSS technology as a competitive advantage in
attracting, retaining and growing customers, while reducing fraud
and mitigating risk. Founded in 1968, SPSS is headquartered in
Chicago, Illinois. For more information, please visit
www.spss.com.
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