Data Management and Analysis

Certificate in Data Management and Analysis

Course description

The course will provide students with the skills to perform a range of Research and data handling & analysis tools, as well as a variety of statistical tests. Computer packages such as MS Office and dedicated statistical software packages will be used for the delivery of this program; The learners will be introduced to Research and research concepts after which they will have to use the same knowledge to analyze collected data. At the end of the course, participants should be able to explain and perform hands-on

Target group

The training is designed for participants who intend to learn the use of data management and data analysis. Those working in the corporate world, public sector, research institution, and NGOs.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, participants should be able to explain and perform hands-on operations on:
Data entry using Epi data, SPSS, Data analysis, analyzing descriptive statistics, Analyzing Inferential/Relational statistics, STATA and or Epi info

Course content

1 A Brief Introduction to SPSS 1.1 Introduction and getting help 1.3 Data Entry 1.3.1 The Data View Spreadsheet 1.3.2 The Variable View Spreadsheet 1.4 Storing and Retrieving Data Files 1.5 The Statistics Menus 1.5.1 Data File Handling 1.5.2 Generating New Variables 1.5.3 Running Statistical Procedures 1.5.4 Constructing Graphical Displays 1.6 The Output Viewer 1.7 The Chart Editor 2.0 Data Analysis 2.1 Analyzing descriptive statistics 2.1.1 Frequencies 2.1.2 Cross tabulations2.1.3 Measures of central tendencies and dispersion (Mean median, standard deviation, and variance)

2.2 Analyzing Inferential/Relational statistics 2.2.1 Correlation 2.2.2 Linear Regression 2.2.3 Logistic Regression2.2.4. Student’s T-test 2.2.5 Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)2.2.6 Chi-square test 2.2.7 Factor analysis    STATA Course Outline Getting to know STATA and getting started Getting Data Into STATA Database Manipulation/cleaning Data Analysis Using STATA Commands Estimation using STATA Programming using STATA

EPI INFO Course Outline Design and enter data into a simple questionnaire Edit data Create quality checks Create line lists Data Analysis Create bar graphs and Epidemic curves Create two by tables

Training Approach

The course is taught face-to-face through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.

Training manuals and analysis packages are provided to the participants.

Mode of assessment

The course will be assessed using pre and post-tests, continuous progressive tests, presentations, and group discussions

Award

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Uganda Christian University.

Training venue

The training will be conducted at UCU School of Medicine campus Mengo or any other venue communicated in advance.

Application

To register for the course a form from our administrative office at UCU School of Medicine Mengo near Namirembe Cathedral. Application forms cost a non-refundable fee of UGX 30,000 

Payment

A training fee of UGX 500,000 will be charged for the course. This covers tuition fees, learning materials, study packages, and training venue. Payment should be sent to our bank account before the start of training and proof of payment sent to ucusom@admin.ucu.ac.ug NOTE: Foreign currencies will be converted using prevailing forex rates.   

Visit https://ucu.ac.ug/payments for a variety of payment options. The Administrator shall avail an Access Code to Distance Learners upon presentation of proof of payment.

Training Schedule

The course will be available: –

Study options	Days	Duration	Study time
Week days (Day)	Monday – Friday	For 2 weeks	9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Week days (Evening)	Tuesdays & Thursdays	For 1 month	5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Weekends (Day)	Fridays & Saturdays	For 1 ½ months	9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Online	At convenience	Course must be completed within 3 months from the time of registration

Course Intakes

The course will be available during the specified times below

Intakes for Face-to-face	Starts on
Easter Intake	February 11th, 2020
Trinity Intake	June 8th, 2020
Advent Intake	September 28th, 2020

Organizational Training

This can also be offered as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. To find out more contact us on: ucusom@admin.ucu.ac.ug OR +256 794770215 / +256 775264136 / +703737065