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Training Calendar 2020

Training Calendar2020

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The statistical training plan serves the training needs necessary for building the capabilities of the employees of the Statistics Centre-Abu Dhabi (SCAD) and other government employees in Abu Dhabi emirate. This training plan aims to support Abu Dhabi’s plan to build and develop statistical capabilities in order to support policy and decision-makers with high-quality statistical data.

The plan is in line with the strategic goals of SCAD and the Centre’s Statistical Training Institute (STI) for statistical capacity building, which is aligned with the approved statistical competencies framework to assess the readiness of human capital.

The following documents and sources have been considered in the design of the training plan:

• SCAD’s 2020 operational plan, which provides the basis for the main activities.

• Human Capital Readiness Analysis that identifies the gaps in the statistical and behavioral competencies of SCAD employees according to the approved competency framework.

• Training Needs Analysis of the partners, which meets the needs of the concerned parties across Abu Dhabi Government Entities (ADGE).

• The results of the training assessment of the previous year training programs conducted at STI.

• Feedback and comments of the participants in the trainings through the training assessment questionnaires and training impact assessment.

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2020 Statistical Training Institute (SIT) Training Calendar

# Course code Course Title Trainer Date

1 STI_S2bA STATISTICS FOR NON-STATISTICIANS ABDULLA ALEISSAEE 18-20 FEB 2020

2 STI_S12iE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES ABUBAKER AL GIFRI 23-25 Feb 2020

3 STI_S64iA ENERGY BALANCE KHAMIS RADAD 1-4 MAR 2020

4 STI_S2bA STATISTICS FOR NON-STATISTICIANS ABDULLA ALEISSAEE 17-19 Mar 2020

5 STI_S12iE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES ABUBAKER AL GIFRI 17-19 Mar 2020

6 STI_S16iE DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS AND POPULATIONPROJECTIONS ABU BAKER AL AMOUDI 14-16 April 2020

7 STI_S20bA PUBLIC OPINION POLL MEASUREMENTS JAMAL SAAD AL DIN 19-21 APR 2020

8 STI_S2bA STATISTICS FOR NON-STATISTICIANS ABDULLA ALEISSAEE 2-4 JUN 2020

9 STI_S1biA SAMPLING METHODOLOGIES Dr. MOHAMMED AL RIFAI 10-11 JUN 2020

10 STI_S17biA NATIONAL ACCOUNTS PRINCIPLES AKRAM ALSHWAWREH 16-18 JUN 2020

11 STI_S46biA ENVIRONMENTAL STATISTICS Dr. SAMEH RAFAAT/ABDULLAALEISSAEE 23-25 JUN 2020

12 STI_S19bA STATISTICAL REPORT WRITING ABU BAKER AL AMOUDI 28-29 JUN 20

13 STI_S2bA STATISTICS FOR NON-STATISTICIANS ABDULLA ALEISSAEE 8-10 SEP 2020

14 STI_S19bA STATISTICAL REPORT WRITING ABU BAKER AL AMOUDI 22-23 SEP 2020

15 STI_S26biA MICRO ECONOMIC ANALYSIS Dr. OSAMA AL ZOUBI 29 SEP - 1 OCT 2020

16 STI_S12iE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES ABUBAKER AL GIFRI 13-15 OCT 2020

17 STI_S13biA DATA TREATMENT METHODOLOGIES Dr. MOHAMMED AL RIFAI 20-21 OCT 2020

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Course Code STI_S2bA

Course Type STATISTICS

Course Title STATISTICS FOR NON-STATISTICIANS

Course Dates 18-20 FEB 2020

Instructor ABDULLA ALEISSAEE

Delivery INTERNAL

language ARABIC

Level BASIC

Certified NA

Course definition An internally conducted basic level 3-day course in Arabic on statistics for non-statisticians

Learning objective

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 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

Learning outcomes

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 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 days

Number of training hours 24 Training hours

Venue STI

Assessment required Pre-Post and Comprehensive Test

Type of software to be used: MS Excel

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Course Code STI_S12iE

Course Type STATISTICSCourse Title PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLESCourse Dates 23-25 FEB 2020Instructor ABUBAKER AL GIFRI Delivery INTERNALlanguage ARABIC/ENGLISHLevel INTERMEDIATECertified NA

Learning objective

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, 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.

Course definition An internally conducted intermediate level 3-day course in English on project management principles (statistical projects and surveys).

Prerequisites/target audience

Attended statistics for non-statisticians course STI_S2bA or equivalent basic statistical skills. The course is designed for project managers at SCAD.

Primary competency PROJECT MANAGEMENT / MS OFFICE

Learning outcomes

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 (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 days Number of training hours 24 Training hours Venue STIAssessment required Pre-Post and Comprehensive Test Type of software to be used: N/A

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Course Code STI_S64iA


Course Title ENERGY BALANCE

Course Dates 1-4 MAR 2020

Instructor KHAMIS RADAD

Delivery INTERNAL

language ARABIC

Level INTERMEDIATE

Certified NA

Course definitionThis course includes giving a number of lectures and doing practical exercises on how to do calculation and fill in forms for energy statistics and energy balance

Learning objectiveThis course aims to introduce participants to the components of energy statistics and the basic principles of preparing the energy balance and calculating the necessary indicators in the energy field

Target audience Local Employees in Data and Statistics Fields

Prerequisites Bachelor Degree – Basic experience in energy statistics and balance

Primary competency INSIGHT TO OFFICIAL STATISTICS

Learning outcomes

At the end of the training course, the trainee will be able to get acquainted with the components of the energy statistics and the basic principles for preparing the energy balance and calculating the necessary indicators in the field of energy.


Number of training hours 32Training hours

Venue STI


Type of software to be used: NA

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Course Type STATISTICSCourse Title STATISTICS FOR NON-STATISTICIANS Course Dates 17-19 Mar 2020Instructor ABDULLA ALEISSAEEDelivery INTERNALlanguage ARABIC Level BASIC Certified NA


Learning objective


Target audience Local Employees in data and statistics fields Prerequisites Bachelor Degree Primary / Secondary competencies INSIGHT TO OFFICIAL STATISTICS / STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

Learning outcomes


Number of training days 3 days Number of training hours 24 Training hours Venue STIAssessment required Pre-Post and Comprehensive Test Type of software to be used: MS Excel

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Course Type STATISTICSCourse Title PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLESCourse Dates 17-19 Mar 2020Instructor ABUBAKER AL GIFRIDelivery INTERNALlanguage ARABIC/ENGLISHLevel INTERMEDIATECertified NO

Learning objective






Learning outcomes


Number of training days 3days Number of training hours 24 Training hours Venue STIAssessment required Pre-Post and Comprehensive Test Type of software to be used: N/A

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Course Title DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS AND POPULATION PROJECTIONS

Course Dates 14-16 April 2020

Instructor ABU BAKER AL AMOUDI

Delivery INTERNAL

language ARABIC

Level INTERMEDIATE

Certified NA

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.


Prerequisites Attended statistics for non-statisticians course STI_S2bA or equivalent basic statistical skills.

Primary/secondary competency Demographic Data and Measurement

Learning outcomesAbility to adjust and analyze inaccurate demographic data; and knowledge of how to produce reliable demographic indicators and future population projections.



Venue STI



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Course Title PUBLIC OPINION POLL MEASUREMENTS

Course Dates 19-21 Apr 2020

Instructor JAMAL SAAD AL DIN

Delivery INTERNAL

language ARABIC

Level BASIC

Certified NA

Course definition An internally conducted basic level 3-day course in Arabic on opinion poll methodologies.

Learning objectiveThe purpose of this course is to train participants with a basic understanding of a range of practical and theoretical aspects of opinion polls measurement according to international standards.



Primary/secondary competency STATISTICAL ANALYSIS/DATA PROCESSING

Learning outcomes

After course completion, participants should be able to: design and conduct a basic poll, taking into account the methodological requirements; establish whether polls 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.



Venue STI


Type of software to be used: N/A

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Course Title STATISTICS FOR NON-STATISTICIANS

Course Dates 2-4 JUN 2020

Instructor ABDULLA ALEISSAEE

Delivery INTERNAL

language ARABIC

Level BASIC

Certified NO


Learning objective



Learning outcomes




Venue STI



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Course Code STI_S1biA


Course Title SAMPLING METHODOLOGIES


Instructor Dr. MOHAMMED AL RIFAE

Delivery INTERNAL

language ARABIC

Level BASIC / INTERMEDIATE

Certified NO

Course definition An internally conducted basic/ intermediate level 2 day course in Arabic on statistical sample design.

Learning objective

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 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.


Prerequisites/ Attended statistics for non-statisticians course STI_S2bA or equivalent basic statistical skills.

Primary / Secondary competencies SURVEY PLANNING & DESIGN / FRAMES SAMPLING AND ESTIMATION

Learning outcomes

Understand main steps and challenges for the implementation of statistical surveys; identify main sources of error in statistical surveys; implement adequate measures 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.



Venue STI



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Course Title NATIONAL ACCOUNTS PRINCIPLES


Instructor AKRAM ALSHWAWREH

Delivery INTERNAL

language ARABIC


Certified NO

Course definition An internally conducted basic /intermediate level 3-day course in Arabic on principles of national accounts.

Learning objective The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to the practice of national accounts



Primary / Secondary competencies ECONOMIC STATISTICS/ NATIONAL ACCOUNTS

Learning outcomes

Production: what it includes and excludes; the production account and goods and services account; generation and redistribution of income accounts; the household 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



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Course Title ENVIRONMENTAL STATISTICS


Instructor Dr. SAMEH RAFAAT / ABDULLA AL EISSAEE

Delivery INTERNAL

language ARABIC

Level BASIC/INTERMEDIATE

Certified NO

Learning objective

Provide knowledge and skills related to environmental performance indicators. Presenting and developing environmental statistics and surveys. Identifying the major requirements for the implementation of environmental surveys, the quality of data needed to be collected and methods of collecting such data.

Course definition An internally conducted basic-intermediate level 3-day course in Arabic on environmental statistics.


Attended statistics for non-statisticians course STI_S2bA or equivalent basic statistical skills.

Primary/secondary competency ENVIRONMENTAL STATISTICS / INSIGHT TO OFFICIAL STATISTICS

Learning outcomes

Understanding the fundamental elements of environmental performance indicators; and identifying the major requirements for the implementation and application of environmental performance indicators, the quality of data needed to be collected and methods of collecting such data.

Number of training days 3 Days


Venue STI



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Course Title STATISTICAL REPORT WRITING



Delivery INTERNAL

language ARABIC

Level BASIC

Certified NA

Course definition An internally conducted basic level 3-day course in Arabic on stats skills in preparing managerial reports

Learning objectiveThe aim of the course is to educate participants on the methods for creating objective and informative statistical reports, tables and charts which meet SCAD and international guidelines.



Primary / Secondary competencies DISSEMINATION / KNOWLEDGE SHARING

Learning outcomesParticipants will be able to prepare objective and informative statistical reports, tables and charts which meet SCAD and international guidelines.



Venue STI


Type of software to be used: MS Word MS Excel

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Course Type STATISTICSCourse Title STATISTICS FOR NON-STATISTICIANS Course Dates 8-10 SEP 2020Instructor ABDULLA ALEISSAEEDelivery INTERNALlanguage ARABIC Level BASIC Certified NO


Learning objective



Learning outcomes


Number of training days 3 Days Number of training hours 24 Training hours Venue STIAssessment required Pre-Post and Comprehensive Test Type of software to be used: MS Excel

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Course Title STATISTICAL REPORT WRITING

Course Dates 22-23 SEP 2020


Delivery INTERNAL

language ARABIC

Level BASIC

Certified NO

Course definition An internally conducted basic level 3-day course in Arabic on stats skills in preparing managerial reports

Learning objectiveThe aim of the course is to educate participants on the methods for creating objective and informative statistical reports, tables and charts which meet SCAD and international guidelines.



Primary / Secondary competencies DISSEMINATION / KNOWLEDGE SHARING

Learning outcomesParticipants will be able to prepare objective and informative statistical reports, tables and charts which meet SCAD and international guidelines.



Venue STI


Type of software to be used: MS Word/MS Excel

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Course Title MICRO ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

Course Dates 29 SEP – 1 OCT 2020

Instructor OSAMA AL ZOUBI

Delivery INTERNAL

Course language ARABIC


Certified NO

Course definition An internally conducted basic / intermediate level 3-day course in Arabic on micro-economic analysis.

Learning objective

This course deals with the economic behavior of consumers and firms, covering analysis of demand and supply of goods, services and resources within an 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 Prerequisites/target audience


Primary/secondary competency ECONOMIC STATISTICS / INSIGHT TO OFFICIAL STATISTICS

Learning outcomes

Study of the allocation of scarce resources among competing end uses. Basic and Intermediate level analysis of the economic behavior of individual units, in 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.



Venue STI



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Course Type STATISTICSCourse Title PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLESCourse Dates 13-15 OCT 2020Instructor ABUBAKER AL GIFRIDelivery INTERNALlanguage ARABIC/ENGLISHLevel INTERMEDIATECertified NO

Learning objective






Learning outcomes


Number of training days 3 Days Number of training hours 24 Training hours Venue STIAssessment required Pre-Post and Comprehensive Test Type of software to be used: N/A

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Course Title DATA TREATMENT METHODOLOGIES

Course Dates 20-21 OCT 2020

Instructor Dr. MOHAMMED AL RIFAE

Delivery INTERNAL

language ARABIC


Certified NO

Learning objective

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 identify the statistical methods of data processing in the pre-extraction stage results

Course definition An internally conducted basic / intermediate level 2-day course in Arabic on editing and processing statistical data



Primary/secondary competency DATA PROCESSING / DATA QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Learning outcomesThe ability to deal with raw data files, in terms of conducting audits in accordance with the statistical rules, techniques of data processing and missing values



Venue STI



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