Awareness in forecasting
- Open to
- Government analysts
- Training category
- Analytical
- Type of training
- Online
- Length
- 30 to 40 minutes
- Organiser
- Data Science Campus Faculty
- Provider
- Data Science Campus Faculty
- Location
- Online
This training module introduces the basic concept of forecasting. It gives information about forecasting methods, uses, and issues. There is also a self-guided exercise with answers provided.
This is the second in a series of related training modules. There are three modules in total, which must be completed in the following order:
- Awareness in time series
- Awareness in forecasting
- Awareness in seasonal adjustment
Learning outcomes
On this course you will learn:
- what a forecast is
- about some common forecasting methods
- about different ways forecasting can be used
- about 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 Data.Science.Campus.Faculty@ons.gov.uk.
Contact
If you would like more information about this course, please email Data.Science.Campus.Faculty@ons.gov.uk.