"The Hong Kong Statistical Society (HKSS) examination is a recommendable avenue for obtaining qualifications at various levels of the statistical profession," said Mr. FUNG Hing-Wang, Chairman of the Examination Board of HKSS. In the HKSS Examination Seminar cum Certificate Presentation Ceremony, Mr. Fung shared with the audience the importance of acquiring qualifications of the statistical profession.
Mr. Fung said,"As Hong Kong develops into a knowledge-based society, statistics has become the essential tool for daily operation and decision making in both business and public sectors. There is increasing demand for qualified statistical professionals in all fields, including in particular finance, risk management, actuary, market research, quality management, etc. Obtaining statistical profession qualifications will greatly enhance one's competitive edge."
Hong Kong Statistical Society first launched the statistical professional examination in 2002. Up till now, over 400 candidates have sat the examination, and 130 of them have obtained qualifications at various levels of the statistical profession. Many of them now work as statistical professionals in various fields.
In the 2009 round of the examination, the following candidates have successfully passed examinations at different levels. Their achievements are listed below (in alphabetical order of surnames):-
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