How will Accreditation help employers?

Accreditation provides an objective, independent assurance tool. An Accredited Professional Statistician will:

• Possess statistical skills from formal training.
• Have demonstrated skill in applying Statistics.
• Possess sound oral and written communication skills.
• Document records of professional development activities.
• Follow ethical practices that meet professional standards.
• Develop the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues/clients.

Accreditation will translate into improved efficiency to produce statistical-based information:

• The mentorship program will help ensure early acquisition of good statistical practices and on-the-job experience in specific areas of application for Associate Statisticians.
• Accreditation will augment in-house statistical resources.
• Accreditation should attract more and better skilled candidates for employment, and help maintain a skilled professional group.

How will Accreditation help statisticians?

Accreditation will:

• Enhance the professional practice of statistics.
• Facilitate professional development.
• Facilitate mentorship for new graduates through work with Accredited Professional Statisticians; this will provide an invaluable resource to expedite professional development.
• Foster communication among statisticians.
• Promote continuing professional development.
• Provide peer evaluation if a formal complaint is filed.