SPSS Inc., a provider of predictive analytics software and solutions, recently 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.”

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