In this episode, the Beyond Web Analytics team with Joel Wright about the Web Analytics Association Certification and his experience in taking and passing the test at eMetrics in San Jose this year. The group discusses motivation for taking the test and the skills needed and preparation to be successful with the test. The conversation also dives into the types of items measured, and thoughts on what it will take to really gain industry wide acceptance of the test.
Hosts: Adam Greco, Rudi Shumpert, Gary Angel
Guest Host: Joel Wright
Joel is a Senior web analytics consultant in Austin, TX, with 9 years experience analyzing and managing web traffic, online demand generation, and online order data for dell.com. Proven web analytics skills using a variety of tools/technologies: Visual Sciences, Google Analytics, Omniture SiteCatalyst, Hitwise, iPerceptions, SQL, Excel, D3, Brio, Business Objects.
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3 Comments
Thanks for another great podcast guys.
I don’t agree with a lot of what was said but it was a very thought provoking interview.
I fear the day companies start hiring based on specific measure certifications, it’s a lazy and dangerous practice. It is this mentality that has corrupted our institutions of higher learning. Our colleges are turning into degree producing factories where students primary motivation is getting a grade and ultimately a degree.
At the end of the day, if I pass the WAA Cert, all it means is I am good at passing the WAA cert, nothing less, nothing more.
Jason,
Thanks for listening and for the feedback.
-Rudi
This podcast answered a lot questions I had about the WAA certification test – thanks for publishing it.
scott