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Statistical Training Institute (STI)
Training Calendar 2019
DRN: STI-CAL-2-2019 1|PageThe 2019 STI Training Calendar has been designed to align with STI strategic objectives, using all available SCAD in-house resources. As far as possible, the calendar has been compiled with due consideration to competency and capability needs, taking into account: SCAD 2018 Operational Plan - which provides the basis for critical core activities Human Capital Readiness (HCR) - which captures the gaps in the statistical and behavioral competence framework Training Needs Analysis - which supports the requirements of stakeholders across Abu Dhabi government entities Formal evaluations from previous STI training programmers Individual feedback from course participants Importance of SCAD and regional context Emphasis has been given to all courses must be specifically tailored to meet the needs of SCAD and Abu Dhabi government entities. Wherever possible, SCAD data must be used in examples and exercises; and the context of the training must always be considered from a regional perspective. Timing of courses Unless otherwise specified, each training day will be strictly six hours, starting at 9:00am and finishing at 3:00pm, comprises a variety of training activities including presenting, group work, exercises, case studies, testing, questions, feedback and homework. Evaluations Each course shall be evaluated from four perspectives: Course evaluation will be completed by each trainee Trainer evaluation of trainees Training effectiveness (six-months later) conducted by line manager Pre-post tests at beginning and end of course to measure knowledge gained Comprehensive Test DRN: STI-CAL-2-2019 2|Page
Course Code STI_S2bA
Course Type STATISTICS
Course Title STATISTICS FOR NON-STATISTICIANS
Course Dates 17-19 February 2019
Instructor BADREYYA AL SHEHHI
Delivery INTERNAL
language ARABIC
Level BASIC
Certified NO
An internally conducted basic level 3-day course in Arabic on statistics for non-
Course definition
statisticians
The aim of the course is to speak about statistics and illustrate some statistical
techniques to non-statisticians, persons in different types of positions but without a
Learning objective specific mathematical background. Eventually the course can be the entrance gate
to some formal training course in general statistical matters, depending on the
trainee's background and daily duties.
Target audience Local Employees in data and statistics fields
Prerequisites Bachelor Degree
Primary / Secondary competencies INSIGHT TO OFFICIAL STATISTICS / STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Empirical approach: What we talk about when we talk about statistics? Do I see
statistics in my day-to-day life? Why has statistics become so important in recent
decades? The statistics universal mission: to produce information. Intuitive vision of
certain topics: Is it true we may lie with statistics? Types of statistical variables. Bar
Learning outcomes
charts and histograms. Overview of graphical representations. Two main kinds of
statistics: descriptive and inductive. Simple techniques illustration: The role of
sampling and surveys in statistics. Standard tools of descriptive statistics. Index
numbers. Concentration measures. Basic references on quality.
Number of training days 3
Number of training hours 24
Venue STI
Assessment required Pre-Post and Comprehensive Test
Type of software to be used: MS Excel
DRN: STI-CAL-2-2019 3|PageCourse Code STI_S12iA
Course Type STATISTICS
Course Title PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES
Course Dates 26-28 February 2019
Instructor Abu Baker Al Gifri
Delivery INTERNAL
language ARABIC/ENGLISH
Level INTERMEDIATE
Certified NO
The five steps of the project management professional content will be taught from
the perspective of official statistics: initiating (assessing and contacting
stakeholders, clarifying the economic conditions); planning (developing of
structure, schedule and human resource management plan; plan communication
strategy, risk management, kick-off meeting); execution (execute tasks as defined,
Learning objective manage resources, follow-up on implementation); monitoring and controlling
(measure project performance, adapt project plan and risk management if
necessary, assess corrective actions); closing the project (obtain approval of
deliveries, transfer ownership, obtain closure, project review, measure customer
satisfaction). There will be some examples from SCAD projects to understand how
to apply these concepts cycle.
An internally conducted intermediate level 3-day course in English on project
Course definition
management principles (statistical projects and surveys).
Attended statistics for non-statisticians course STI_S2bA or equivalent basic
Prerequisites/target audience
statistical skills. The course is designed for project managers at SCAD.
Primary competency PROJECT MANAGEMENT / MS OFFICE
Appreciation and application of the five steps of the project management
professional approach from the perspective of official statistics; initiating
(assessing and contacting stakeholders, clarifying the economic conditions);
planning (developing of structure, schedule and human resource management
plan; plan communication strategy, risk management, kick-off meeting); execution
Learning outcomes
(execute tasks as defined, manage resources, follow-up on implementation);
monitoring and controlling (measure project performance, adapt project plan and
risk management if necessary, assess corrective actions); closing the project
(obtain approval of deliveries, transfer ownership, obtain closure, project review,
measure customer satisfaction).
Number of training days 3
Number of training hours 24
Venue STI
Assessment required Pre-Post and Comprehensive Test
Type of software to be used: N/A
DRN: STI-CAL-2-2019 4|PageCourse Code STI_S19bA
Course Type STATISTICS
Course Title STATISTICAL REPORT WRITING
Course Dates 10-12 March 2019
Instructor ABU BAKER AL AMOUDI
Delivery INTERNAL
language ARABIC
Level BASIC
Certified NO
An internally conducted basic level 3-day course in Arabic on stats skills in preparing
Course definition
managerial reports
The aim of the course is to educate participants on the methods for creating
Learning objective objective and informative statistical reports, tables and charts which meet SCAD
and international guidelines.
Target audience Local Employees in Data and Statistics Fields
Attended statistics for non-statisticians course STI_S2bA or equivalent basic
Prerequisites
statistical skills.
Primary / Secondary competencies DISSEMINATION / KNOWLEDGE SHARING
Participants will be able to prepare objective and informative statistical reports,
Learning outcomes
tables and charts which meet SCAD and international guidelines.
Number of training days 3
Number of training hours 24
Venue STI
Assessment required Pre-Post and Comprehensive Test
Type of software to be used: MS Word/MS Excel
DRN: STI-CAL-2-2019 5|PageCourse Code STI_S61bA
Course Type STATISTICS
Course Title STATISTICAL DATA ANALYSIS (USING EXCEL)
Course Dates 17-19 March 2019
Instructor YAZID AL OMARI
Delivery INTERNAL
language ARABIC
Level BASIC
Certified NO
Learn about descriptive statistics and accurately summarize data, both graphically
and numerically and understanding what the data reveals is.
Learning objective This course will apply statistics techniques using Excel to learn how to deal with
data through creating data dictionary for the variables, creating drive variables,
produce cross tabulation and suitable statistics.
Statistics is about extracting meaning information from data. It provides
techniques to collect, clarify, summarize, organize, analyze, and interpret
numerical information. This course will introduce the subject of statistics,
Course definition
introduce the basic terms used in statistics and ways of collecting data and
different data types. This course will apply statistics techniques using Microsoft
Excel Commands and Functions.
Prerequisites/target audience This course does not require a previous knowledge in statistics
Primary competency Statistical Analysis
Overview to statistics, Dataset and Data cleaning, Data Dictionary Data Validation,
Learning outcomes
Data investigation and analysis using Excel commands and functions
Number of training days 3
Number of training hours 24
Venue STI
Assessment required Pre-Post and Comprehensive Test
Type of software to be used: Microsoft Excel
DRN: STI-CAL-2-2019 6|PageCourse Code STI_S17biA
Course Type STATISTICS
Course Title PRINCIPALS OF NATIONAL ACCOUNTS
Course Dates 24-26 March 2019
Instructor AKRAM SHAWAWREH
Delivery INTERNAL
language ARABIC
Level BASIC/INTERMEDIATE
Certified NO
An internally conducted basic/ intermediate level 3-day course in Arabic on
Course definition
principles of national accounts.
The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to the practice of national
Learning objective
accounts
Target audience Local Employees in Data and Statistics Fields
Attended statistics for non-statisticians course STI_S2bA or equivalent basic
Prerequisites/target audience
statistical skills.
Primary/secondary competency ECONOMIC STATISTICS
Production: what it includes and excludes; the production account and goods and
services account; generation and redistribution of income accounts; the household
Learning outcomes accounts; the general government accounts; the rest-of-the-world accounts; non-
financial assets; financial assets and liabilities; the financial and balance sheet
accounts.
Number of training days 3
Number of training hours 24
Venue STI
Assessment required Pre-Post and Comprehensive Test
Type of software to be used: N/A
DRN: STI-CAL-2-2019 7|PageCourse Code STI_S16iE
Course Type STATISTICS
Course Title DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS AND POPULATION PROJECTIONS
Course Dates 14-16 April 2019
Instructor ABU BAKER AL AMOUDI
Delivery INTERNAL
language ARABIC
Level INTERMEDIATE
Certified NO
Course definition An internally conducted intermediate level 3-day course in Arabic on demographic
estimation techniques
Learning objective The aim of the course is to train participants how to evaluate, adjust and analyze
data on population structure, change and components of change using selected
indirect methods and required software. After the course, participants should be
capable of adjusting and analyzing inaccurate demographic data and producing
reliable demographic indicators and future population projections.
Target audience Local Employees in Data and Statistics Fields
Prerequisites Attended statistics for non-statisticians course STI_S2bA or equivalent basic
statistical skills.
Primary/secondary competency Demographic Data and Measurement
Learning outcomes Ability to adjust and analyze inaccurate demographic data; and knowledge of how
to produce reliable demographic indicators and future population projections.
Number of training days 3
Number of training hours 24
Venue STI
Assessment required Pre-Post and Comprehensive Test
Type of software to be used: MS Excel
DRN: STI-CAL-2-2019 8|PageCourse Code STI_S2bA
Course Type STATISTICS
Course Title STATISTICS FOR NON-STATISTICIANS
Course Dates 21-23 April 2019
Instructor BADREYYA AL SHEHHI
Delivery INTERNAL
language ARABIC
Level BASIC
Certified NO
An internally conducted basic level 3-day course in Arabic on statistics for non-
Course definition
statisticians
The aim of the course is to speak about statistics and illustrate some statistical
techniques to non-statisticians, persons in different types of positions but without a
Learning objective specific mathematical background. Eventually the course can be the entrance gate
to some formal training course in general statistical matters, depending on the
trainee's background and daily duties.
Target audience Local Employees in data and statistics fields
Prerequisites Bachelor Degree
Primary / Secondary competencies INSIGHT TO OFFICIAL STATISTICS / STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Empirical approach: What we talk about when we talk about statistics? Do I see
statistics in my day-to-day life? Why has statistics become so important in recent
decades? The statistics universal mission: to produce information. Intuitive vision of
certain topics: Is it true we may lie with statistics? Types of statistical variables. Bar
Learning outcomes
charts and histograms. Overview of graphical representations. Two main kinds of
statistics: descriptive and inductive. Simple techniques illustration: The role of
sampling and surveys in statistics. Standard tools of descriptive statistics. Index
numbers. Concentration measures. Basic references on quality.
Number of training days 3
Number of training hours 24
Venue STI
Assessment required Pre-Post and Comprehensive Test
Type of software to be used: MS Excel
DRN: STI-CAL-2-2019 9|PageCourse Code STI_S12iA
Course Type STATISTICS
Course Title PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES
Course Dates 30 April – 2 May 2019
Instructor Abu Baker Al Gifri
Delivery INTERNAL
language ARABIC/ENGLISH
Level INTERMEDIATE
Certified NO
The five steps of the project management professional content will be taught from
the perspective of official statistics: initiating (assessing and contacting
stakeholders, clarifying the economic conditions); planning (developing of
structure, schedule and human resource management plan; plan communication
strategy, risk management, kick-off meeting); execution (execute tasks as defined,
Learning objective manage resources, follow-up on implementation); monitoring and controlling
(measure project performance, adapt project plan and risk management if
necessary, assess corrective actions); closing the project (obtain approval of
deliveries, transfer ownership, obtain closure, project review, measure customer
satisfaction). There will be some examples from SCAD projects to understand how
to apply these concepts cycle.
An internally conducted intermediate level 3-day course in English on project
Course definition
management principles (statistical projects and surveys).
Proficiency in English to IELTS level 5. Attended statistics for non-statisticians
Prerequisites/target audience course STI_S2bA or equivalent basic statistical skills. The course is designed for
project managers at SCAD.
Primary competency PROJECT MANAGEMENT / MS OFFICE
Appreciation and application of the five steps of the project management
professional approach from the perspective of official statistics; initiating
(assessing and contacting stakeholders, clarifying the economic conditions);
planning (developing of structure, schedule and human resource management
plan; plan communication strategy, risk management, kick-off meeting); execution
Learning outcomes
(execute tasks as defined, manage resources, follow-up on implementation);
monitoring and controlling (measure project performance, adapt project plan and
risk management if necessary, assess corrective actions); closing the project
(obtain approval of deliveries, transfer ownership, obtain closure, project review,
measure customer satisfaction).
Number of training days 3
Number of training hours 24
Venue STI
Assessment required Pre-Post and Comprehensive Test
Type of software to be used: N/A
DRN: STI-CAL-2-2019 10 | P a g eCourse Code STI_S46biA
Course Type STATISTICS
Course Title ENVIRONMENTAL STATISTICS
Course Dates 17-19 September 2019
Instructor SAMEH RAFAAT / RUBA AL SHAEER (ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR)
Delivery INTERNAL
language ARABIC
Level BASIC/INTERMEDIATE
Certified NO
Provide knowledge and skills related to environmental performance indicators.
Presenting and developing environmental statistics and surveys. Identifying the
Learning objective
major requirements for the implementation of environmental surveys, the quality
of data needed to be collected and methods of collecting such data.
An internally conducted basic-intermediate level 3-day course in Arabic on
Course definition
environmental statistics.
Attended statistics for non-statisticians course STI_S2bA or equivalent basic
Prerequisites/target audience
statistical skills.
Primary/secondary competency ENVIRONMENTAL STATISTICS
Understanding the fundamental elements of environmental performance
indicators; and identifying the major requirements for the implementation and
Learning outcomes
application of environmental performance indicators, the quality of data needed
to be collected and methods of collecting such data.
Number of training days 3
Number of training hours 24
Venue STI
Assessment required Pre-Post and Comprehensive Test
Type of software to be used: N/A
DRN: STI-CAL-2-2019 11 | P a g eCourse Code STI_S2bA
Course Type STATISTICS
Course Title STATISTICS FOR NON-STATISTICIANS
Course Dates 29 September – 1 October 2019
Instructor BADREYYA AL SHEHHI
Delivery INTERNAL
language ARABIC
Level BASIC
Certified NO
An internally conducted basic level 3-day course in Arabic on statistics for non-
Course definition
statisticians
The aim of the course is to speak about statistics and illustrate some statistical
techniques to non-statisticians, persons in different types of positions but without a
Learning objective specific mathematical background. Eventually the course can be the entrance gate
to some formal training course in general statistical matters, depending on the
trainee's background and daily duties.
Target audience Local Employees in data and statistics fields
Prerequisites Bachelor Degree
Primary / Secondary competencies INSIGHT TO OFFICIAL STATISTICS / STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Empirical approach: What we talk about when we talk about statistics? Do I see
statistics in my day-to-day life? Why has statistics become so important in recent
decades? The statistics universal mission: to produce information. Intuitive vision of
certain topics: Is it true we may lie with statistics? Types of statistical variables. Bar
Learning outcomes
charts and histograms. Overview of graphical representations. Two main kinds of
statistics: descriptive and inductive. Simple techniques illustration: The role of
sampling and surveys in statistics. Standard tools of descriptive statistics. Index
numbers. Concentration measures. Basic references on quality.
Number of training days 3
Number of training hours 24
Venue STI
Assessment required Pre-Post and Comprehensive Test
Type of software to be used: MS Excel
DRN: STI-CAL-2-2019 12 | P a g eCourse Code STI_S26biA
Course Type STATISTICS
Course Title MICRO ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Course Dates 6-8 October 2019
Instructor OSAMA AL ZOUBI
Delivery INTERNAL
Course language ARABIC
Level BASIC / INTERMEDIATE
Certified NO
An internally conducted basic / intermediate level 3-day course in Arabic on
Course definition
micro-economic analysis.
This course deals with the economic behavior of consumers and firms, covering
analysis of demand and supply of goods, services and resources within an
Learning objective economy. The framework developed is used to examine and evaluate the
operation of the market mechanism for various market structures and
government policies.
Target audience Local Employees in Data and Statistics Fields
Attended statistics for non-statisticians course STI_S2bA or equivalent basic
Prerequisites/target audience
statistical skills.
Primary/secondary competency ECONOMIC STATISTICS
Study of the allocation of scarce resources among competing end uses. Basic and
Intermediate level analysis of the economic behavior of individual units, in
Learning outcomes particular consumers and firms. Although the focus is on perfectly competitive
markets, attention is also given to other types of markets. Analysis also includes
concepts of expected utility and uncertainty, and welfare economics.
Number of training days 3
Number of training hours 24
Venue STI
Assessment required Pre-Post and Comprehensive Test
N/A
Type of software to be used:
DRN: STI-CAL-2-2019 13 | P a g eCourse Code STI_S1biA
Course Type STATISTICS
Course Title SAMPLING METHODOLOGIES
Course Dates 22-23 October 2019
Instructor MOHAMMED AL RIFAI
Delivery INTERNAL
language ARABIC
Level BASIC / INTERMEDIATE
Certified NO
An internally conducted basic/ intermediate level 3-day course in Arabic on
Course definition
statistical sample design.
This course offers participants the opportunity to: understand the main steps and
challenges for the implementation of statistical surveys; identify the main sources
of error in statistical surveys and implement adequate measures for error
Learning objective
prevention and treatment; understand and develop the most adequate scales to
collect statistical data; and be able to design a questionnaire to be applied in a
statistical survey taking into consideration surveys goals and characteristics.
Target audience Local Employees in Data and Statistics Fields
Attended statistics for non-statisticians course STI_S2bA or equivalent basic
Prerequisites/
statistical skills.
Primary / Secondary competencies SURVEY PLANNING & DESIGN / FRAMES SAMPLING AND ESTIMATION
Understand main steps and challenges for the implementation of statistical surveys;
identify main sources of error in statistical surveys; implement adequate measures
Learning outcomes for error detection and treatment; understand and develop to most appropriate
scales to collect statistical data; and design a questionnaire to be applied in a
statistical survey taking into account survey goals and characteristics.
Number of training days 3
Number of training hours 24
Venue STI
Assessment required Pre-Post and Comprehensive Test
Type of software to be used: N/A
DRN: STI-CAL-2-2019 14 | P a g eCourse Code STI_S20bA
Course Type STATISTICS
Course Title OPINION POLL METHODOLOGIES
Course Dates 28-29 October 2019
Instructor MOHAMMED AL RIFAE
Delivery INTERNAL
language ARABIC
Level BASIC
Certified NO
An internally conducted basic level 3-day course in Arabic on opinion poll
Course definition
methodologies.
The purpose of this course is to train participants with a basic understanding of a
Learning objective range of practical and theoretical aspects of opinion polls measurement according
to international standards.
Target audience Local Employees in Data and Statistics Fields
Attended statistics for non-statisticians course STI_S2bA or equivalent basic
Prerequisites
statistical skills.
Primary/secondary competency STATISTICAL ANALYSIS/DATA PROCESSING
After course completion, participants should be able to: design and conduct a basic
poll, taking into account the methodological requirements; establish whether polls
Learning outcomes of other organizations satisfy methodological requirements; and handle basic
aspects of a poll, like computing estimates and margins of error. They should also
be able to correct poll outcomes for non-response.
Number of training days 2
Number of training hours 16
Venue STI
Assessment required Pre-Post and Comprehensive Test
Type of software to be used: N/A
DRN: STI-CAL-2-2019 15 | P a g eCourse Code STI_S12iA
Course Type STATISTICS
Course Title PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES
Course Dates 29-31 October 2019
Instructor Abu Baker Al Gifri
Delivery INTERNAL
language ARABIC/ENGLISH
Level INTERMEDIATE
Certified NO
The five steps of the project management professional content will be taught from
the perspective of official statistics: initiating (assessing and contacting
stakeholders, clarifying the economic conditions); planning (developing of
structure, schedule and human resource management plan; plan communication
strategy, risk management, kick-off meeting); execution (execute tasks as defined,
Learning objective manage resources, follow-up on implementation); monitoring and controlling
(measure project performance, adapt project plan and risk management if
necessary, assess corrective actions); closing the project (obtain approval of
deliveries, transfer ownership, obtain closure, project review, measure customer
satisfaction). There will be some examples from SCAD projects to understand how
to apply these concepts cycle.
An internally conducted intermediate level 3-day course in English on project
Course definition
management principles (statistical projects and surveys).
Proficiency in English to IELTS level 5. Attended statistics for non-statisticians
Prerequisites/target audience course STI_S2bA or equivalent basic statistical skills. The course is designed for
project managers at SCAD.
Primary competency PROJECT MANAGEMENT / MS OFFICE
Appreciation and application of the five steps of the project management
professional approach from the perspective of official statistics; initiating
(assessing and contacting stakeholders, clarifying the economic conditions);
planning (developing of structure, schedule and human resource management
plan; plan communication strategy, risk management, kick-off meeting); execution
Learning outcomes
(execute tasks as defined, manage resources, follow-up on implementation);
monitoring and controlling (measure project performance, adapt project plan and
risk management if necessary, assess corrective actions); closing the project
(obtain approval of deliveries, transfer ownership, obtain closure, project review,
measure customer satisfaction).
Number of training days 3
Number of training hours 24
Venue STI
Assessment required Pre-Post and Comprehensive Test
Type of software to be used: N/A
DRN: STI-CAL-2-2019 16 | P a g eCourse Code STI_S13biA
Course Type STATISTICS
Course Title DATA TREATMENT METHODOLOGIES
Course Dates 11-12 November 2019
Instructor Dr. MOHAMMED AL RIFAE / DUNYA AL KHLAIFI (ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR)
Delivery INTERNAL
language ARABIC
Level BASIC / INTERMEDIATE
Certified NO
This course is designed for professional and data users who deal with statistical
data on the mechanisms and methods of data verification. In addition, to
Learning objective
identify the statistical methods of data processing in the pre-extraction stage
results
An internally conducted basic / intermediate level 3-day course in Arabic on
Course definition
editing and processing statistical data
Attended statistics for non-statisticians course STI_S2bA or equivalent basic
Prerequisites/target audience
statistical skills.
Primary/secondary competency DATA PROCESSING / DATA QUALITY MANAGEMENT
The ability to deal with raw data files, in terms of conducting audits in
Learning outcomes accordance with the statistical rules, techniques of data processing and missing
values
Number of training days 3
Number of training hours 24
Venue STI
Assessment required Pre-Post and Comprehensive Test
Type of software to be used: N/A
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