Awareness in forecasting
- Open to
- Government analysts
- Training category
- Analytical
- Type of training
- Online
- Length
- 30 to 40 minutes
- Organiser
- Analysis Function Capability Team
- Provider
- Analysis Function Capability Team
- Location
- Online
Description
This online training module is the second of three bite-size online learning training modules that make up the Time Series Basics for Official Statistics’ course. The other two modules are:
It is recommended that the online module Awareness in time series is completed first.
This online training module aims to introduce the basic concept of forecasting. The module outlines forecasting methods, uses and issues. There is also a self-guided exercise with answers provided.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module participants will gain a basic understanding of:
- what a forecast is
- some common forecasting methods
- different uses of forecasting
- issues associated with forecasting data
How to book
Please use your Learning Hub account to enrol on this course.
If you do not have a Learning Hub account, please contact gss.capability@statistics.gov.uk.
Contact
Email: gss.capability@statistics.gov.uk
Pre-requisite modules
Related courses
- Awareness in seasonal adjustment
- Introduction to seasonal adjustment
- Intermediate seasonal adjustment
It is highly recommended that the online awareness level modules are completed prior to any introductory face to face courses.