Training
DataFirst is involved in training and technical support for microdata management and usage in Africa. Training undertaken by the unit includes regular workshops on survey analysis to train African quantitative social scientists.
The unit also maintains the website for a web course on The Analysis of South African Household Survey Data which is a distance learning tool to advance regional quantitative analysis skills. The course is free and self-paced.
DataFirst works with the International Household Survey Network's OECD funded project, the Accelerated Data Program to provide tools and training for the management and dissemination of African census and survey microdata.
Post Graduate Diploma in Survey Data Analysis for Development
This diploma is intended to equip participants with the survey and data skills to contribute to the policy debates in South Africa and the world. Both the practical data skills as well as the theoretical understanding of the development and policy context will be emphasised. Find out more.
Short courses
Please note: To minimise the spread of COVID-19, the University of Cape Town has opted to minimise physical contact as far as possible. All face-to-face lectures, workshops, and courses have been suspended until further notice. It is therefore unlikely that we will be offering our short courses in June. We will, however, assess the situation over the next few weeks.
- Introduction to Data Analysis using Stata | This course has been cancelled until further notice.
- Introduction to Data Analysis using R | This course has been cancelled until further notice.
- Analysing Spatial Data using R | This course has been cancelled until further notice.
- Measuring Consumption| This course has been cancelled until further notice.
- Understanding the South African Labour Market | This course has been cancelled until further notice.
- Measuring Economic Welfare | This course has been cancelled until further notice.
- Dealing with Missing Value Problems by means of Multiple Imputation using Stata | This course has been cancelled until further notice.
- Econometrics short course | January 2021
- Understanding Complex Social Survey Data | January 2021
- Understanding Panel Survey Data | February 2021
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