1392.0 - Statistical News SA, Dec 2009  
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UPCOMING ABS STATISTICAL TRAINING IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA


Training Calendar

To assist in developing statistical expertise, the ABS can provide training courses to your staff. Our training programs are conducted by ABS staff with expertise in designing questionnaires, analysing data and managing the survey process. Courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your organisation, for example using South Australia-specific information, with the aim of upskilling people in the access, use, interpretation and collection of statistical information.

The ABS also provides regular seminars and information sessions which may focus on statistical developments, publications, trends or issues. The following training is currently scheduled for the Adelaide (SA) office in the first half of 2010.


Turning Data into Information

Date: 9/02/10 - 10/02/10 and 19/05/10 - 20/05/10

Duration: 2 days

Description: This course in intended to provide skills in interpreting, communicating and displaying data clearly and effectively. Participants will gain skills in transforming data into meaningful written information, particularly in respect to social policy issues. At the completion of this course participants will be able to:

  • understand how the collection and compilation of data affects their usefulness, quality and relevance;
  • communicate results and prepare written reports;
  • construct clear tables and graphs; and
  • recognise possible pitfalls in analysis.

Who should attend: This course will be most beneficial to people who need to use data to produce reports or social commentary, or people who are involved with monitoring and evaluation in a social context.

Cost: $750 (inc. GST)


Understanding Demographic Data - Workshop

Date: 25/03/10

Duration: 1 day

Description: This course will provide participants with an understanding of the demographic data framework and the processes which shape the population and includes practical exercises in the analysis of demographic data.

Who should attend: This course will be most beneficial to people who use and/or need to understand demographic data.

Cost: $450 (inc. GST)

Further details of training courses and registration forms can be found on the ABS web site (select 'Services' and then 'ABS Training'). The web site also provides information about other training courses that the ABS can present, courses that are scheduled in other states and territories, and on-line training courses. If you or your colleagues are interested in any courses that have not been scheduled in Adelaide, or you are interested in arranging tailored training packages, please contact the Statistical Consultancy Unit on (08) 8237 7465.