Microeconometrics Training Course
Gain the skills you need to advance your career. This course offers hands-on learning, expert guidance, and real-world applications designed to help you grow.
Course Overview
| Course Title | Microeconometrics Training Course |
| Organization | Tech For Development (T4D) |
| Venue | Tech For Development (T4D) Training Center along Tala Road, Runda, Nairobi |
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| Course Fees (Face-to-Face) | USD 1,500/KES 110,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Course Fees (Virtual) | TBA |
| Training Modes | Virtual and face-to-face training |
| Payment | Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course |
| Accreditation | Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion |
Course Overview:
This course offered at T4D is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of microeconometrics, focusing on econometric techniques for analyzing individual-level data such as households, firms, or individuals. The course covers both theoretical foundations and practical applications of microeconometric methods, including regression analysis, discrete choice models, panel data models, and treatment effect estimations. Through hands-on exercises using statistical software, participants will learn to apply advanced econometric techniques to real-world datasets, making informed decisions and improving policy analysis and business strategy.
Course Duration:
5 Days
Target Audience:
- Economists
- Policy analysts
- Researchers
- Statisticians
- Data scientists
- Professionals involved in individual-level data analysis in economics, social sciences, and business
Personal Impact:
- Master key econometric techniques used in micro-level data analysis.
- Gain practical experience in applying advanced microeconometric methods.
- Improve your ability to interpret complex datasets for research and decision-making.
Organizational Impact:
- Improve the organization's capacity to analyze individual or firm-level data.
- Strengthen policy development and evaluation with accurate econometric methods.
- Enhance business strategies using micro-level insights and data-driven approaches.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the key concepts of microeconometrics and its application.
- Analyze micro-level data using linear regression, discrete choice models, and treatment effect models.
- Apply panel data techniques for individual and firm-level data analysis.
- Conduct policy analysis and program evaluation using advanced econometric tools.
- Use statistical software to analyze and interpret microeconomic data.
Course Modules
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Microeconometrics and Data Handling
- Overview of microeconometrics and its applications
- Handling and managing micro-level data using statistical software
- Linear regression analysis for cross-sectional data
- Practical Exercise: Data management and regression analysis
Module 2: Discrete Choice Models
- Introduction to binary and multinomial choice models
- Probit and logit models
- Estimating and interpreting discrete choice models
- Case Study: Application of discrete choice models to consumer behavior data
Module 3: Panel Data Methods for Microeconometrics
- Introduction to panel data for individual-level analysis
- Fixed effects and random effects models
- Dealing with endogeneity and selection bias in panel data
- Practical Exercise: Estimating panel data models in microeconometrics
Module 4: Treatment Effect Models and Program Evaluation
- Introduction to treatment effect estimation
- Difference-in-differences and propensity score matching
- Conducting impact evaluation using micro-level data
- Case Study: Evaluating policy interventions using treatment effect models
Module 5: Advanced Topics in Microeconometrics
- Nonparametric and semiparametric methods
- Quantile regression and its applications
- Practical Exercise: Applying advanced econometric techniques to individual-level data
- Real-life Project: Developing a microeconometric model for policy or business analysis
Course Administration
Methodology
This instructor-led training course is delivered using a blended learning approach comprising presentations, guided practical sessions, web-based tutorials, and group work.
Accreditation
Participants will receive a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion.
Training Venue
Held at the Tech For Development Training Centre.
Accommodation & Airport Transfer
Arranged upon request.
Email: letstalk@techfordevelopment.com
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179
Tailor-Made
Customised training available.
Payment
Send proof of payment to letstalk@techfordevelopment.com.
