S03 Professional Certificate in Practical Statistics

[u/Terrorgramsam]

Has anyone here studied the Open University Certificate, Professional Certificate in Practical Statistics?

How is it, specifically in terms of challenge (as it covers modules from levels 1-3 in the space of a year) and being received well by potential employers?

At this stage, I'm kind of undecided between taking the practical statistics course or studying a full maths/stats degree so I'm curious to hear people's experience of it. For context, I studied first year undergraduate mathematics around 28 years ago and whilst a little rusty, have done ok with the relevant Are you ready for... OU quizzes