Professional Development in Official Statistics Programme This unique collaborative programme between the University of Southampton and the UK Office for National Statistics is designed to provide specialist knowledge which is central to the conduct of professional statistical work within government or other agencies carrying out large-scale statistical work. Through part-time study, the course enables postgraduate students to strengthen and update their professional skills and knowledge. The programme offers a Certificate, Diploma or MSc in Official Statistics from the University of Southampton as well as ‘one-off’ modules for Continuing Professional Development. The modules for the 2014-2015 academic year are: Introduction and Revision Sep 8th – Sep 12th University of Southampton Introduction to Survey Research Sep 29th – Oct 3rd ONS, Newport Evaluation and Monitoring Oct 13th – Oct 17th University of Southampton Demographic Methods I Oct 27th – Oct 31st University of Southampton Survey Sampling Nov 10th – Nov 13th and Jan 5th University of Southampton Compensating for Nonresponse Nov 24th – Nov 28th University of Southampton National Accounts Dec 8th – Dec 12th ONS, Newport Regression Modelling Jan 26th – Jan 30th University of Southampton Multilevel Approaches to the Analysis of Repeated Measures Data Feb 9th – Feb 13th University of Southampton Time Series Analysis Feb 23rd – Feb 27st University of Southampton Demographic Methods II Mar 9th – Mar 13th University of Southampton Index Numbers Mar 23rd – Mar 27st University of Southampton Statistical Disclosure Control April 13th – April 17th University of Southampton Elements of Official Statistics Apr 27th – May 1st University of Southampton More information can be found on the website: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/moffstat/ An application form can be requested by phoning +44 (0)23 8059 7782 or e-mail: [log in to unmask] You may leave the list at any time by sending the command SIGNOFF allstat to [log in to unmask], leaving the subject line blank.