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
DataFirst and SALDRU jointly run a number of short training courses. The dates for 2019 are:
- Introduction to Stata | The January 2019 course is fully booked. Next course is 5 to 7 June 2019.
- Econometrics short course | Next course is in January 2020.
- Understanding Complex Social Survey Data | Next course is in February 2020.
- Understanding Panel Survey Data | 4 to 8 February 2019 | This course is fully booked.
- Measuring Consumption | 10 to 14 June 2019
- Understanding the South African Labour Market | 17 to 21 June 2019
- Measuring Economic Welfare| 24 to 28 June 2019
Click on the course name for more information. Please, direct queries to the course convenor - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
