Hi Jim,

I got the impression that Russell already knew most of what the UBC courses
offer-- that he was considering the program as a "badge". In which case, I
stand by e-Metrics:-)

Rita



On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 2:34 PM, Jim Sterne <jsterne@...> wrote:

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>
> Rita - while I passionately applaud your promotion of the
> eMetrics Marketing Optimization Summit (the check is on the mail)
> I'd have to say there's a lot more to the UBC/UCI/WAA online course.
> But Stephane said it so well. In fact, Stephan OK if I quote you??
>
> Jim Sterne <jsterne@... <jsterne%40targeting.com>>
> +1-805-965-3184
> Target Marketing of Santa Barbara www.targeting.com
> eMetrics Marketing Optimization Summit www.emetrics.org
> Web Analytics Association www.WebAnalyticsAssociation.org
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> From: webanalytics@yahoogroups.com <webanalytics%40yahoogroups.com>[mailto:
> webanalytics@yahoogroups.com <webanalytics%40yahoogroups.com>] On
> Behalf Of Rita Williams
> Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 11:57 AM
> To: webanalytics@yahoogroups.com <webanalytics%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [webanalytics] UBC Award of Achievement in Web Analytics
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> Hi Russell,
>
> I completed the program in 2008. I enjoyed the opportunity to learn about
> web analytics, but here are some concerns I raised in UBC evaluations:
>
> - There was almost no interaction among students. Typically, one
> assignment/course was submitted for all to see, but most discussions were
> between students and instructors.
> - There is no hands-on experience with any product.
> - Small data samples are provided for analysis.
>
> If you are already doing web analysis, and have a master's in statistics, I
> don't think you will gain much except a certification. I would suggest you
> would learn more by attending an e-Metrics conference:-)
>
> Rita
>
> On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 12:40 PM, Russell Smith <
> russell.william.smith@... <russell.william.smith%40gmail.com><mailto:
> russell.william.smith%40gmail.com <russell.william.smith%2540gmail.com>> >
> wrote:
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> >
> >
> > Hello, I've completed three of the four and documented my experience in a
> > series of blog posts starting with the first:
> >
> >
>
> http://ourrug.net/web-analytics/evaluation-of-ubc-web-analytics-introduction
> -to-web-analytics/
> >
> > You could start with that; I've found it an essential launching pad into
> > the
> > practice. All being well I'll take the fourth to complete the program
> come
> > this Sept. All the best, Russell.
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 5:51 AM, narbehis
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> <mailto:narbehis%40gmail.com <narbehis%2540gmail.com>> <narbehis%
> 40gmail.com>>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > Has anyone completed/ teaching this course.
> > > I am a web analyst currently doing a Masters in Statistics.
> > > Want to know more about this award from actual students/teachers.
> > >
> > > It looks quite interesting, but wondering how in depth it goes in terms
> > of
> > > data analysis.
> > >
> > > cheers
> > >
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