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IBM® SPSS® Statistics Certification Now Available
at Pearson VUE Testing Centers Worldwide
Exclusive, Instantly Recognized and Valued Credential Advances Skills in Competitive Employment Markets
CHICAGO,
11/02/09 —
SPSS, an IBM Company and the leading global provider of predictive analytics software and solutions, today announced that IBM® SPSS® Statistics Certification, a new standard confirming an individual’s level of expertise with IBM SPSS Statistics, is now available at Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide.
IBM SPSS Statistics Certification (Level I) offers an objective assessment of an individual’s skill in IBM SPSS Statistics – the foundation of predictive analytics. Part of the SPSS predictive analytics software portfolio of products, IBM SPSS Statistics is used by commercial, government and academic organizations worldwide to attract and retain customers, grow revenue, reduce fraud and mitigate risk.
Rebecca Wettemann, vice president of research at
Nucleus Research, said, “An official certification program for IBM SPSS Statistics establishes a reliable and valuable resource for customers who demand a baseline of industry knowledge to deliver ‘game-changing’ business results with predictive analytics.”
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. To ensure success in the certification exam, SPSS also offers a comprehensive
training program providing the necessary skills and understanding of IBM SPSS Statistics.
Michael Bigenwald, vice president of worldwide education for SPSS, said, “IBM SPSS Statistics Certification creates a globally recognized credential to advance the skills of those using predictive analytics to make more informed decisions, resulting in an organization that is sustainably smarter. IBM SPSS Statistics Certification also creates a trusted network to collaborate on development efforts, share business problems and solutions, showcase achievements and search for potential employment.”
Registration
To register for an exam, go to
vue.com/spss and create an account by clicking the "My Account" link in the right-hand menu bar. Then, select the preferred location and schedule a test.
About SPSS, an IBM Company
SPSS, an IBM Company, is a leading global provider of predictive analytics software and solutions. The Company’s complete portfolio of 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. SPSS was acquired by IBM in October 2009
. For more information, visit http://www.spss.com.
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