ITU FM 90.4
Short Courses & Certification Training
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This course summarizes machine learning models from an implementation perspective using python language. The course starts from the basics and advances to the more complex problems; hence anyone with a basic understanding of programming can attend this course.
Duration: 8 Weeks
Course Outline:
| Modules | Lecture Number | Lecture Topics |
| Introduction to Python Programming (4 Lectures approx.) |
1 | Machine Learning and Python Introduction |
| 2 | Python Basic Data Types and their Operations | |
| 3 | Conditional Statements and Loops | |
| 4 | Object Oriented Programming | |
| Data Processing Libraries (4 Lectures approx.) |
5 | Tabular Data Handling with Pandas |
| 6 | Data Visualization with MatplotLib | |
| 7 | Numerical Data Manipulation with Numpy | |
| 8 | Basic Image Processing with Numpy | |
| Machine Learning with Sklearn (5 Lectures approx.) |
9 | Explanation of Machine Learning Tasks |
| 10 | Implementation of Regression | |
| 11 | Implementation of Classification | |
| 12 | Implementation of Clustering | |
| 13 | Implementation of Dimension Reduction | |
| Deep Learning with Tensorflow (3 Lectures approx.) |
14 | Explanation of Deep Learning Foundations |
| 15 | Implementation of Feed Forward Neural Networks | |
| 16 | Implementation of Convolutional Neural Networks |
Instructor Profile:
Dr. Raees Khan
PhD Computer Science (FAST-NUCES Islamabad)
Program Manager, Department of Computer Science (ITU)
Research Interests: Inter of Things (IoT), Cyber Security, Machine Learning
Duration
8 to 10 weeks
Course Outline
Module 1: HTML
- Module 1: Web Programming Introduction
- Module 2: HTML-Introduction
- Module 3: HTML-Basic Formatting Tags
- Module 4: HTML-Grouping Using Div Span
- Module 5: HTML-Lists
- Module 6: HTML-Images
- Module 7: HTML-Hyperlink
- Module 8: HTML-Table
- Module 9: HTML-Iframe
- Module 10: HTML-Form
- Module 11: HTML-Headers
- Module 12: HTML-Miscellaneous
Module 2: CSS
- Module 1: CSS2-Introduction
- Module 2: CSS2-Syntax
- Module 3: CSS2-Selectors
- Module 4: CSS2-Color Background Cursor
- Module 5: CSS2-Text Fonts
- Module 6: CSS2-Lists Tables
- Module 7: CSS2-Box Model
- Module 8: CSS2-Display Positioning
- CSS Floats
Module 3: JQuery/ JavaScript
- Introduction
- jQuery – Basics
- jQuery – Selectors
- How to use Selectors?
- jQuery – DOM Attributes
- jQuery – DOM Traversing
- jQuery – CSS Methods
- jQuery – DOM Manipulation Methods
- jQuery – Effects
- jQuery – AJAX
- jQuery – JSON
Module 4: Bootstrap
- Introduction to Bootstrap
- Bootstrap Grid
- Bootstrap Components
- Bootstrap Plug-Ins
Module 5: Database
- Introduction to Database Management System.
- Server Installation
- What is a Relational Database Management System?
- Key Concepts in Relational Database Management System
- Normalization Technique
- What is SQL and getting started with MySQL
- Types of commands in MYSQL
- Filter records in MySQL
- Operators in MYSQL
- Pattern matching in MYSQL
- Null values in MySQL
- Database CRUD Operations
Instructor Profile:
Saqib Ullah Khan is a Web Master at the Information Technology University (ITU). He holds a BS(Hons) degree in Computer Science. He has previously worked as a Software Engineer at Crunch Press & Code Forest. Having a hands on experience of over 8 years of PHP, Databases, jQuery and CSS and various web application frameworks i.e Laravel, Yii, CodeIgniter and Content Management Systems such as WordPress, Magento 1 & 2.0.
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Increasing number of people, especially students, are embarking on a new journey everyday through freelancing. It is helping them learn new skills and earn through an additional income stream. No matter if you are doing a full time stressful job or you are looking for one, freelancing gives you freedom to learn and earn from anywhere. Make the best of this opportunity and learn from one of the most experienced mentors.
This course is especially designed for those people who love work-from-home and want to be their own boss. It covers World’s top Freelance websites in detail to teach you how you can make money online with no skill or prior experience. The Freelance websites which will be covered in this course include:
- Fiverr.com
- Freelancer.com
- WordPress Development
Duration
8 to 10 weeks
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction
- What is Freelancing?
- Why Freelancing?
- Types of Freelance Marketplaces
- Ways of Freelancing
- How much time you need to get started
- Pros & Cons of Freelancing
- How to select your skill?
- Types of skills required for a freelancer
Module 2: What Sets you apart as a Freelancer?
- Presenting your work
- Communication Skills
- Defining Projects Deliverables
- Professional Behavior
- How to set high hourly rates in Freelance Profile?
Module 3: Mistakes & Problems every Freelancer face
- Which project should I take?
- Pricing Yourself
- Time Management for Freelancers
- Setting project scope in the beginning
- Freelancing Behavior
- Lack of client’s response
- Freelance Portfolio & Profile mistakes & Examples of great portfolios
Module 4: Freelance Job Hunting Skills
- Writing Job Application
- Freelance Job selection
- Bidding on the right project
- Identifying Fake Projects
- When to put a premium bid?
- Writing effective proposals
Module 5: Find work on Fiverr.com
- Sign up and create a Profile on Fiverr
- Main tips of creating a Perfect profile
- GIG understanding & overview
- The importance of Keywords
- Feedback and Client Reviews for Profile
- How to promote your Gig?
- The important of multiple Gigs
- Funds withdrawal method (Payoneer)
- Fiver Disputes
Module 6: Find work on Freelancer.com
- Sign up and create a Profile on Freelancer
- Best time to create profile
- Bidding on projects
- Bid types and requesting Milestone’s payment
- Payment integration
- Withdrawal methods (Skrill & Express)
Module 7: Outsourcing
- What is outsourcing?
- When to think about outsourcing?
- Using software to keep the check on progress
- Payment Milestones
Module 8: Additional Skill: WordPress Development
- How to Make a WordPress Website: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Instructor Profile:
Mr. Salman Javed has done graduation in Computer Science. Currently, he is working as a System Engineer at Information Technology University. His professional experience spans over more than 5 years. He has been providing online services as a freelancer to many small and large businesses on Fiverr and Freelancer.
Based on his vast experience, he has designed a short course on Freelancing in order to share his experience and equip the students to achieve their goals through learning and earning.
Students may learn the latest techniques and future trends of freelancing through this course and apply them to launch or further enhance their freelancing career.
Duration
8 to 10 weeks
Course Outline:
Introduction to Microsoft Excel:
- Introduction, practical use and basic components of Microsoft Excel.
- Open a new, blank workbook.
- Base a new workbook on an existing workbook and on a template.
- Create and edit your own templates.
- What is the office backstage view and what can you do with it?
- Preview worksheets before printing.
- Printing worksheets and workbooks.
Formatting data:
- How to enter, format, edit and view data.
- Copy and moving data.
- How to change the format of numbers?
- How to apply Conditional formatting.
- How to select, navigate and manage worksheets.
- How to add supporting comments in cells.
Managing data and workbooks:
- Introduction to managing data.
- Importing/Exporting data from/to a text file.
- Overview of text import wizard.
- Usage of charts and steps for drawing up charts.
- Types, elements and modification of charts.
- How to find, edit and refresh existing data connections.
- Exchanging or exporting data with different data sources and from excel to word.
Introduction to Microsoft Word:
- Introduction and practical use of Microsoft word.
- Creating and saving a document.
- Page numbers, headers and footers.
- Page breaks and section breaks.
- Page setup.
- Office backstage view of Microsoft word.
- Printing a document.
Formatting, Illustrations and Tables:
- Formatting includes styles, fonts, paragraph settings and sorting lists alphabetically.
- Illustrations includes pictures & clip art, Shapes, Charts, Text boxes, Wordart.
- Creation, editing and deletion of table.
Instructor Name:
Mr. Israr Ahmad
Israr ahmad is an accountant at Information technology university of the Punjab. He has more than 7 years of experience of using microsoft excel and microsoft word at different corporate levels. Israr ahmad holds a master’s degree (M.COM) in accounting & finance from university of central Punjab. After this, he completed his certificate named Assessment of fundamental competencies from ICAP, formerly known as CA foundation. In addition, he has worked as freelancer and completed more than 200 projects related to financial analysis, microsoft excel and business plans. His primary goal is to provide a positive and respectful learning environment where he can guide individuals to develop a new skill set, embrace challenges and go beyond their own expectations.
Course DetailsThis graphic design course is developed for students, hobbyists and aspiring designers with little to absolutely no design experience. Keeping this in mind, the course will provide you with foundations for creating apps that stand out. You will explore key UI and UX concepts that are fundamental to smooth, no fuss, creative apps that are loved by users.
The course has a secondary component that focuses on practical, hands on design workflow. From user flow diagrams to wire-framing to mockups and prototypes, you will explore all components to a successful app design.
Duration
8 to 10 weeks
Instructor Profile:
Mujtaba Sajid Tirmizi
Course Outline
WEEK 01
- What is E-COMMERCE / Why E-commerce / Types of E-Commerce Models ( ASSIGNMENT WISE AND PAYONEER ACCOUNT REQUIREMENT
- Why Amazon? ( ASSIGNMENT AMAZON SELLER ACCOUNT SIGN UP REQUIREMENTS)
WEEK 02
- REQUIREMENTS FOR FBA WHOLESALE
- Types of Companies in USA and in UK and TYPES OF TAXES
WEEK 03
- AMAZON FULLFILLMENT METHOD & Fees and Amazon Models
- AMAZON MARKET PLACES & BUYER DASHBOARD and Hunting Criteria Assignment 1 (10 products of wholesale with multiple seller)
WEEK 04
- Assignment 2 (Product Hunting Criteria)
- Assignment 3 (Products that are not allowed and Gated And Ungated )
WEEK 05
- Assignment 5 (Reviews, Ratings, Price)
- Assignment 6 (TOOL OS ADD AND KEEPA)
WEEK 06
- Assignment 7 (TOOLS, SALES OUR EQUITY)
- Assignment 8 (Product weight and Brand details)
WEEK 07
- Assignment 9 ( Brand Details )
- Assignment 10 (BUY BOX & VINE DEALS )
- Assignment 11 (HOW TO CALCULATE COST , LOSS AND PROFIT FOR USA & UK)
WEEK 08
- WHERE AND HOW TO HUNT THE CLIENTS
- HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH CLIENTS
- HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH BRANDS ( BY EMAILS & PHONE CALLS)
- HOW TO FIND BRANDS FROM SELLERS ID (SPY ON STORE)
Duration
8 to 10 weeks
Instructor Name:
FARIS AND HAMMAD
Duration
8 to 10 weeks
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The Certificate in Practical Filmmaking course is intended for individuals with almost no filmmaking background and offers understudies a chance to work through a full generation cycle on a short film-from content advancement through to after creation. The course focuses on the study of four essential components of filmmaking: writing, directing,
cinematography, and editing. To apply the ideas they learn in class, students write, produce, direct, and edit a short film exercises, using HD cameras, lighting packages, and advanced editing software. Practical workshops and training exercises provide a well-balanced prologue to the technical the craft of filmmaking and the art of visual storytelling.
Instructor Profile:
Working in Pakistani media for more than 15 years, Bilal is best acknowledged as Director. He has worked with some distinguished production houses and TV channels. Having a professional degree in filmmaking Bilal started his career with CINETEL PRODUCTIONS in 2004. He has worked with PRODUCTION UNDERGROUND from 2005 to 2009 and then joined APLUS ENTERTAINMENT as Senior Director in 2009 and was one of the pioneers. He has also worked with A&B ENTERTAINMENT and ZEEKAY FILMS as Drama Director. He has produced and directed several Musical shows, Reality Shows, Talk Shows, Telefilms, Drama Serials, Sitcoms, Documentaries, TV Commercials and Music Videos for different TV channels and clients. He has also worked with GEO TV and directed the flagship show “Hum Sab Umeed Se Hain”. He also worked as an Associate Director in Pakistani film Manto. Bilal has won several awards on different platforms including Lux Style Award for the best play Nautankee. He is also known as Director of Photography and Editor in the media industry. Currently, Bilal is working with ITU and heading the media team.
Duration
8 to 10 weeks
Introduction to Course
AutoCAD is an emerging field that combines creativity with technical skills. This course will help a trainee to acquire basic introduction of Computer Aided Design (CAD). This course will help you to learn this software step by step from beginner to professional level. The goal is to develop planning and designing skills starting with the fundamental theory and practice of AutoCAD and quickly advancing to draw basic drawing sets.
This course puts you on the track of accomplishment by providing complete instructions on how to start your AutoCAD career as a freelancer and get the best AutoCAD jobs. The trainees can make a career in architectural & engineering design through this course.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction of AutoCAD
- Exploring the Interface: Ribbon, Panels, Model space, Layout tabs, Status bar, & Properties.
- Picking Points in the Drawing Area
- Opening an Existing File
- Saving a File as You Work
- Working with Multiple Files
- Understand AutoCAD setup tips, Options, Units, Workspace
- Understand basic drawing tools
Module 2: Use of Commands
- Understand Layers – Name, Line type, Thickness, & Color
- Draw centre lines – Object snap, Line, Move, & Offest
- Draw exterior/interior walls, floor, millwork & openings – Polyline, Spline, Circle, Rectangle, Object Snap, Mirror, Fillet, Trim, Extend, Array, & Match Properties
- Assignment: Using different commands draw any Object to explore your creativity.
Module 3: Master Intermediate Skills
- Dim, & Dimension style
- Add/Edit blocks from AutoCAD Tool Palette & Other sources – Door, Window, Column, Plumbing, Furniture & Equipment
- Create custom blocks – Custom furniture
- Assignment: Make Sofa set furniture block
Module 4: Concept of Architecture drawings
- Type of Drawings: Brief Introduction
- Examples of different live projects
- How to draw a plan from basic information?
- Assignment: Search different types of drawings produced in AutoCAD and present in front class.
Module 5: Draw an elevation and section from the floor plan
- Add/Edit Text & Annotation (in model space-annotative) – M Text, Text Style, M leader, and Multileader Style
- Using of blocks and furniture in drawings.
- Use of Hatch
- All details use in Architectural drawing set
- Assignment: Draw a 2D Plan.
Module 6: Set Sheets
- Understand Model space and Paper space
- Set a new layout – Page layout and plot styles
- Set views in Paper space – Defpoints, scaling
- Add/Edit/Draw a title block
- Add/Edit symbols in Paper spaces – drawing title, elevation symbol and section letters, north arrow
- Printing
- Assignment: Draw a Basic Elevation.
Module 7: Introduction of Submission Drawing
- Review of submission drawing
- Examples of submission drawing
- Assignment: Final Project
Module 8: 3D Modeling and Imaging
- Creating 3D Drawings
- Using Advanced 3D Features
- Editing and Visualizing 3D Solid
Instructor Name:
Rabia Muhammad Mansha
Instructor Profile:
Rabia Muhammad Mansha is an Architectural Engineer. She has Six years of industrial experience in the construction, building design, management and architecture field. She also has three years of teaching experience as a Lecturer at COMSATS University of Information & Technology, Lahore. Currently she is working as Project Engineer in a UK based multinational Architectural Firm.
She has done BSc Architectural Engineering from University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore and Masters of Architecture from University of the Punjab in Architectural Design.
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Cloud computing is a highly sought-after skill due to its flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. It eliminates the need for expensive hardware and infrastructure investments and allows businesses to focus on their core competencies. With the integration of new technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and IoT, cloud computing is poised to become even more important in the coming years. Amazon Web Services (AWS) leads the pack with the largest market share, presenting a unique opportunity for individuals looking to pursue a career in cloud computing. Mastering AWS through this comprehensive course can position individuals to take advantage of the growing demand for cloud computing expertise
Duration
8 to 10 weeks
Course Outline:
Section 1: Fundamentals of AWS Cloud Computing
- Introduction to Cloud Computing
- Cloud Environment Architecture
- Cloud Computing Models
- Introduction to Amazon Web Services
- AWS Global Infrastructure
Section 2: Elastic Compute Cloud
- Launching our first EC2 instance
- EC2 instance types & Pricing Models
- Creating AMI and Image Templates
- Understanding Security Groups – a Server side Firewall
Section 3: Virtual Private Cloud
- VPC & Subnets
- Private and Public Subnets
- Internet Gateways, VPC Peering & NAT Gateways
- VPN Setup
- IP Addressing in AWS
Section 4: Elastic Block Storage
- Introduction to Block & Object storage mechanism
- Introduction to Elastic Block Store – EBS
- EBS Snapshots
- EBS Volume Types
- Instance Store Volumes
Section 5: Simple Storage Service
- Introduction to Simple Storage Service (S3)
- Features of S3
- Storage Types
- Static Website Hosting
- Versioning
- Life Cycle Policy
- Cross Region Replication
- Encryption
Section 6: Elastic File Storage
- Introduction to EFS
- Connect a drive via network
- Share the drive among multiple servers
Section 7: Elastic Load Balancers and Auto Scaling
- Understanding High Availability Configuration
- ELB Configuration with Classic and Application Load Balancers
- Auto Scaling
Section 8: Identity & Access Management
- Understanding the IAM Policies
- IAM User, IAM Policy and IAM Role
Section 9: Databases
- Introduction to Relational Databases
- Creating our first database structure in MySQL
- Getting started with Dynamo DB
- Know about Elastic ache, Redshift
Section 10: Decoupling Applications
- Amazon SQS
- Amazon SNS
- Amazon SES
- Kinesis Overview
Section 11: Domain Name System
- Introduction to DNS
- Understanding DNS Records
- Introduction to Route53
- Register a Domain using Route 53
- Manage DNS Hosts
Section 12: AWS CloudFront
- Introduction to CloudFront
- CloudFront with S3
- CloudFront Advanced Concepts
Section 13: AWS ECS
- Getting Started with Containerization
- ECS Services and Tasks
- Load Balancing in ECS
- ECS Scaling
Section 14: AWS CLI and SDK
- Getting Started with AWS CLI
- AWS CLI setup on EC2 instances
- Connect EC2 instance with other AWS services like S3 or SNS or SES
Section 15: Serverless Computing
- Serverless Introduction
- Lambda
- Setting up Server Auto Start with a Lambda Function
- Elastic Beanstalk
- Host a Sample PHP website using Elastic Beanstalk
Section 16: Monitoring
- Understanding CloudWatch
- Setup Alarms for Matrix changes
- Auditing AWS environment with CloudTrail
- Schedule Event Rules using Target based services
Instructor Profile:
Mr. Zeeshan Ali is a network engineer at Information Technology University, with a Master’s degree in Computer Science. He has more than seven years of experience in the field of IT, including teaching various courses as a visiting faculty member at BNU. Throughout his seven-year tenure in IT, he has gained practical knowledge in computer networks, system administration, and cloud computing.
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In Pakistan (according to a study conducted by IOSR journal Business Management) only 0.14% of population holds a capital market account. This course aims to remove some prevalent misconceptions regarding stock market. The PSX operates on certain financial rules and fundamentals. The objective of the course is to enable participants in becoming self-directed investors & increase financial literacy. This course will enable participants to practically analyze different investment options and chose the best.
Duration
06 weeks
Course Outline:
Week 1
- What are stocks?
- Initial Public Offering (IPO)
- Listing on the Stock Exchange
- Stock Market Dynamics
- How investors make money: Capital Gain & Dividend?
- Trading vs. Investing
- How retail Investors can invest in stocks?</
Week 2
- Balance Sheet
- Cash flow statement
- Income statement
Week 3
- Fundamental Analysis
- Understanding & Interpreting financial ratios
- What is Insider trading?
- What is short selling?
- What is pump & dump?
- What is intrinsic value of shares? How to calculate intrinsic value?
- How effective is P/E ratio and ROA in valuing a company?
Week 4
- Macro-economic Analysis
- Financial reports
- News (Print, electronic media, etc.)
- Political factors
- Socio-economic factors
- Earning potential
Week 5
- Sector specific Analysis of PSX
Week 6
- How to operate the trading platform
- Low volume stock
- High Volume stock
- Upper limit
- Lower limit
- Overview of the PSX website/Data portal
Instructor Profile:
Ahsan, a business graduate and an investor at PSX, brings 3 years of expertise in company valuations and a strong foundation in value investing. Committed to increasing financial literacy in Pakistan, he empowers participants to become selfdirected value investors. Ahsan’s dynamic training style integrates real-world examples, offering a concise and practical approach for navigating the complexities of the stock market.
1. Motivation
Microsoft Excel is one of the most widely used tools in data analysis, finance, research, and business operations. Despite its accessibility, many students and early professionals underutilize its analytical potential. This course is designed to provide students with a practical introduction to data analysis using Excel, preparing them for the demands of both academic tasks and professional environments. Whether students are planning careers in finance, business, economics, social sciences, or administration, proficiency in Excel will give them a competitive edge. By making this course inclusive and beginner-friendly, it allows learners from all disciplines to explore how Excel can serve as a stepping stone toward advanced data skills and professional preparedness.
2. Objectives
- Introduce students to Excel as a tool for organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data.
- Teach practical skills in creating charts, summaries, and basic statistical analysis in Excel.
- Demonstrate Excel’s usefulness in real-world scenarios including finance, project tracking, and academic data.
- Provide a foundation for further learning in data science, economics, business analytics, and research.
- Equip students from all academic backgrounds with universally applicable data handling skills.
3. Outcomes
- Understand the Excel interface and essential functions.
- Visualize data using various types of charts and graphs.
- Apply basic statistical techniques such as measures of central tendency, t-tests, and ANOVA.
- Perform data analysis using PivotTables and linear forecasting.
- Manage and organize data for academic or professional tasks.
- Use Excel for financial applications including budgeting and financial projections.
4. Target Audience
- Students from any discipline looking to build data literacy.
- Recent graduates seeking technical skills relevant for the job market.
- Professionals aiming to strengthen their Excel capabilities for work-related tasks.
- Aspiring analysts, economists, or researchers needing a foundation in Excel.
Weekly Program Outline
| Week | Class | Topics & Details |
|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | Intro Session | – Overview of Excel interface – Introduction to spreadsheets, formulas, and cell referencing – Importance of Excel across industries – Basic navigation and file handling |
| Week 1 | Class 1 | – Scatter plot – Scatter plot with confidence intervals – Line chart |
| Week 1 | Class 2 | – Pie chart – Histogram |
| Week 2 | Class 3 | – Measures of Central Tendency (Mean, Median, Mode) – Linkage with chart types |
| Week 2 | Class 4 | – Data analysis using PivotTables – Sorting and filtering |
| Week 3 | Class 5 | – Data management using Excel – Application: Result Card creation and analysis |
| Week 3 | Class 6 | – Forecasting using linear trends – Using trendlines and projection tools |
| Week 4 | Class 7 | – Comparison of means: • One-sample t-test • Two-sample t-test • Paired t-test • ANOVA |
| Week 4 | Class 8 | – Simple Linear Regression |
| Week 4 | Special | – Excel for Finance: • Budgeting templates • Financial projections • Loan and interest calculations |
Application of Excel Across Fields
| Field | Use of Excel |
|---|---|
| Finance | Budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial modeling |
| Business & Marketing | Sales tracking, performance dashboards, market analysis |
| Economics | Data visualization, regression, and statistical analysis of indicators |
| Social Sciences | Survey data analysis, demographic reporting, project planning |
| Research | Data cleaning, tabulation, hypothesis testing, and visual reporting |
| Administration | Record keeping, scheduling, payroll, and database management |
1. Motivation
In an increasingly data-driven world, the ability to analyze and interpret economic data is essential. However, many students and recent graduates often lack exposure to practical tools like STATA, which are vital in both academic research and professional analysis. This course is designed to fill that gap by providing hands-on training in applied economics using STATA. It enables participants to translate theoretical economic concepts into real-world analysis, thus bridging the divide between academia and the practical demands of research, policymaking, and industry.
2. Objectives
- Introduce STATA as a versatile software tool used for statistical analysis in economics, policy research, health, finance, and social sciences.
- Build foundational skills in data management, cleaning, and visualization using STATA.
- Train participants in essential econometric techniques through practical application on real-world datasets.
- Develop analytical thinking by encouraging the interpretation of statistical output and drawing policy-relevant conclusions.
- Enable career exploration in data analytics, research, policy evaluation, and economics by building technical competency and confidence.
- Promote independent research skills through practical labs and reproducible work using Do-files and STATA projects.
3. Outcomes
- Be proficient in the basic operations of STATA and capable of independently analyzing datasets.
- Understand and apply key econometric methods across different data types (cross-sectional, time-series, and panel).
- Create meaningful data visualizations to communicate results effectively.
- Build a foundation for entry-level roles in research, analytics, and policy institutions.
- Be equipped to pursue further study in economics, data science, and related fields with stronger technical readiness.
4. Target Audience
- Undergraduate or graduate students in economics, political science, public policy, business, or related disciplines.
- Recent graduates exploring data-intensive career paths.
- Individuals aiming to enhance their applied data analysis skills for research or professional development.
Weekly Program Outline
| Week | Topics | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | Introduction to STATA | – What is STATA and its applications across fields – Setting up and navigating STATA – Importing/exporting data – Data cleaning and management – Basic commands and descriptive statistics – Writing and saving Do-files/log files |
| Week 1 | Data Visualization | – Creating scatter plots – Scatter plots with confidence intervals – Line graphs – Histograms – Labeling and customizing graphs for presentations and papers |
| Week 2 | Regression – Cross-Sectional Data | – Simple linear regression – Multiple regression – Dummy variables and interpretation – Assumptions and diagnostics |
| Week 3 | Regression – Time Series Data | – Understanding time series structure in STATA – Unit root testing (ADF) – Co-integration – Forecasting techniques and ARIMA models |
| Week 4 | Regression – Panel Data | – Introduction to panel structure – Pooled OLS – One-way and two-way fixed effects – First difference estimation – Auto-regressive models in panel data |
Application of STATA across Fields
| Field | Use of STATA |
|---|---|
| Public Policy | Evaluating impact of government programs and social interventions |
| Healthcare Economics | Analyzing treatment outcomes, costs, and public health interventions |
| Development Economics | Studying poverty, inequality, and development indicators over time |
| Finance & Banking | Modeling financial time series, returns, and risk |
| Labor Economics | Exploring employment trends, wage determinants, and labor force participation |
| Education & Research | Conducting empirical research and thesis work with large survey or panel data |
Offering of Semester Courses as Short Courses
The Academic Council in its 21st meeting approved to open courses offered in the regular degree programs to external candidates as short courses. These courses for the external candidates will be opened after the consent from the concerned faculty members and approval of the Dean. It was also agreed that the upper limit of 15 external candidates will be allowed to enroll in one regular semester course, and there will be no lower limit.
