Certified Research Analyst 1 (CRA-1)

Course Description: 

This certification is tailored for students, graduates and professionals involved in research, economic forecasting and policy analysis in the universities, central banks, research organizations, and international institutions. 

The course will introduce all the basic tools for writing research, implementing models for policy analysis and forecasting, and publishing swiftly in reputable journals.

 

Course objective: 

By the end of the course the participants will have acquired detailed knowledge and hands-on experience in:

  • the use of EXCEL
  • the use of EVIEWS
  • the use of STATA
  • the use of SPSS
  • Choice of research topics
  • Writing research proposal
  • Writing background of the study
  • Writing literature reviews
  • Developing conceptual and theoretical framework
  • Formulating research design
  • Developing questionnaires
  • Introducing econometric methodologies
  • Factor Analysis, GMM, non-linear ARDL, panel VAR, threshold and quantile regression, GARCH, etc.
  • Analyzing the models using EXCEL, EVIEWS, STATA, and SPSS.
  • Data presentation and empirical analysis
  • Reporting and interpreting the results
  • Publishing in reputable journals
Methodology: 

The course uses a practical  and intensive approach to research and analysis. The participants will actually write a research paper step-by-step with guidance from the instructors: from introduction to conclusion and from the search for a reputable academic journal to publication (Note: We partner with a reputable journal, BizEcons Quarterly, to help the participants publish their research papers). The participants will acquire extensive practical hands-on experience in writing and publishing incredible research articles. This will allow them to easily publish in top journals and swiftly achieve their career goals.

 

Fees:
The fee for the course is $250. This includes course materials, lectures, and the certificate.

University students and staff get a discount of 25% off the regular fee. Please send a copy of your student or staff ID card to research@hevanz.com.

 

Early Registration Discount:
A discount of $50 is offered on the regular fee for registrations and payments completed a week before the start of the course. Corporate rates are available for three or more persons attending during the same course period.  Please inquire at prof@hevanz.com.

 

Scholarships:
HeVanz International offers a limited number of partial scholarships to candidates from developing countries and transition economies. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is a week before the beginning of the course.