Course details
Key Facts
- Distance learning supported by attendance at weekday tutorials at the IPA in Dublin.
- One academic year (September to April)
- Accredited by UCD
- Level 8 (Special Purpose Award) on the National Framework of Qualifications
- Commences September/October 2014
The Professional Diploma in Official Statistics for Policy Evaluation has been developed in conjunction with the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and is targeted at decision-makers throughout the public service. It will introduce students to important Irish and international official statistics that will help them better understand the structure and trends in Ireland’s economy and society. A unique feature of the programme is that course material will be prepared and taught by professional statisticians from CSO. This will be a practical “hands-on” course, and emphasis will be placed on the visualisation and presentation of statistics so that useful policy relevant information or knowledge can be derived. Students will also be introduced to data management and metadata best practice and to the broader principles of evidence-informed policy formulation and evaluation.
Audience
This programme will appeal to anyone in the wider public service who would like to obtain a specialised knowledge of official statistics and their role in decision-making. It will prove of great benefit to those who need to present analyses or business cases to peers and to those charged with research and analyses.
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About Institute of Public Administration - IPA
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- education and training, building people’s capability to meet challenges
- direct consultancy, solving problems and helping plan and shape the future
- research and publishing - understanding what needs to be done and making these findings readily available.
they tailor their services to the particular needs of the public service. their blend of skill and experience means that they can develop and offer a service which meets public service needs precisely and effectively. Whilst their services are delivered mainly to clients in the Irish Public Service, they have a strong reputation and demand for their services internationally also.
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