Being Trained Is Not the Same as Being Competent

Clearly, we only want people who are competent being responsible for work that we rely on. This is true across fields, but certainly holds for analytics and data science. The newer a field is and the faster it is growing, the easier it is for the lines between “trained” and “competent” to become blurred. This is a concern today in the world of data science and analytics. What Does It Mean to Be Trained?Getting trained in something new is easy these days. Not only are there traditional classes in virtually anything you want to learn, but there are also lots of online classes and other information you can find online to educate yourself and become trained in a new skill. It has never been easier to gain knowledge. Let’s say I want to learn about painting. A quick internet search shows me that there are myriad courses, videos, and how-to guides out there that I can make use of to learn all about how to paint. I can learn about paint types, brush types, how to mix colors, etc. I can learn all about how to make magic with the tools seen in Figure 1. I can also earn certificates ...


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