There is a significant need to certify professional statistical analysts in various fields, such as the social, medical, physical, and biological sciences, engineering, business, and other industries. Individuals who have their baccalaureate or graduate degrees from these fields, and who find it necessary to design experiments, collect and analyze data, and interpret and make decisions based on ordinary and complex statistical techniques and methods would benefit from this certificate. This interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Statiistical Data Analysis fulfills the basic educational training required to address these professional activities.