Certifying Knowledge of Statistics

[WWGD]

Hi, just curious, I have taught myself a good chunk of statistics , up to non-parametric methods, but
I don't have any official proof of it, i.e., I don't have a degree on it I could use to convince a potential employer.
I know in other areas one may use, e.g., the GRE to show one's competence when one does not have a degree. The only thing I can think of is taking the AP test in Statistics. Would that be good-enough evidence ( of course, assuming I get a good grade) to an employer of my competence in statistics? Is there some other way of certifying this?
Thanks.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

There are some independent certification programs
http://www.statistics.com/certificate-programs/#programs

Most universities also offer continuing education type courses where at the end you get a certification.

 

[WWGD]

Thanks, Greg, sorry if I was kind of lazy there.

 

[CalcNerd]

You can look at the organization of ASQ (American Society of Quality). Quality Control thrives on statistical analysis. You will need to meet their requirements of certification, but a Green Belt (entry level QC control certification) is probably easy for you to get. You may qualify for higher certification as well. Google is your friend...

 

[WWGD]

Well, yes, there are many points re a Google search: results are different for different people. And there is a lot of garbage ; I ask because you can get 1,000,000s of hits and no good idea which are true/meaningful/reasonable.

 

[CalcNerd]

http://asq.org/cert

http://asq.org/index.aspx?gclid=CKGjsPmm7sMCFZcdgQod5x4AiA

The first link is about ASQ certifications, the 2nd covers more details and topics of the organization itself.