Training Programme in Statistical Skills Riikka Mäkinen Workshop

Training Programme in Statistical Skills Riikka Mäkinen Workshop on HRM and Training in Statistical Offices 14 -16 September 2010, Geneva

Training Programme in Statistical Skills n Basic studies l intended mainly for newcomers l extent 80 h l duration of the studies is 3 months l since 2005 n Advanced studies l supplementary education for statistical experts l extent 322 -412 h l duration of the studies is two academic years l since 2007 Riikka Mäkinen 15. 9. 2010 2

Professional skills Knowledge of SF Training Programme in Statistical Skills Networking Being part of SF Riikka Mäkinen 15. 9. 2010 3

TPSS advanced studies Module 1: Introduction Module 2: Statistics production Module 3: Objects and contents of statistics I. Orientation to studies I. Orientaatio opintoihin II. Statistics and II. Tilastot ja the society yhteiskunta III. Statistical thinking III. Tilastollinen ajattelu IV. Processes and IV. Prosessit ja process management niiden ohjaus I. Operating I. Prices and costs I. Tilastotyön environment of toimintaympäristö I. Kansantalouden statistical work II. Enterprises tilinpito II. Tilaston suunnitteluof statistics Hinnat ja II. III. Labour Market II. Planning kustannukset III. Tiedonkeruu III. Data collection IV. Population III. Yritystoiminta IV. Aineiston muokkaus ja IV. Väestö IV. Editing and analysis V. Living conditions analyysi V. Elinolot of data V. Tilastojen laatu V. Tilastojen V. Quality of statistics VI. Environment and VI. Ympäristö ja esittäminen ja V. Presentation and luonnonvarat natural resources julkistaminen publication of statistics VII. National accounts ( 1. lukukausi ) ( Term 1 ) ( 2. ja 3. lukukausi ) ( Terms 2 and 3 ) ( 4. lukukausi ) ( Terms 2 or 4 ) Riikka Mäkinen Module 4: Professional identity of a statistical expert I. Statistical work and I II. Statistical professionalism Practical work assignment ( Term 4 ) III. Skills and learning in statistical work IV. Hallmarks of expertise V. Being part of SF and organisational culture VI. Statistical work in transition Final assignment ( Term 4 ) ( Terms 2 and 3 ) 15. 9. 2010 4

TPSS - supporting on-the-job learning n n Building of knowledge, memorising of knowledge Mastering and application of knowledge Resolving real-life situations and practical challenges Development of working methods and renewal of operating methods n n ”What are the criteria for OSF? ” ”How can I contribute to the implementation of the SF strategy in my own work? ” ”Evaluate the requirements of statistics legislation and possible risks in your own statistics. How could you influence the risks? ” Practical work assignments: DESAP, Statistical auditing Riikka Mäkinen 15. 9. 2010 5

Some key figures n More than 200 employees of SF have attended the studies n 22 main trainers, 80 lecturers (in-house experts) n n n Total working time requirement of TPSS student is 2. 3 – 3. 0 person-months 91 % of students regard TPSS as a worthwhile training 86 % of students experience they have made good use of TPSS studies in practical work Riikka Mäkinen 15. 9. 2010 6

Success factors in carrying out TPSS n n In organisation l managers’ and supervisors’ support l learning considered important l participation of all departments l lecturers’ enthusiasm and commitment to teaching In classroom l cooperative learning l activating teaching methods, plenty of dialogue l interesting contents & useful exercises l opportunities for networking Riikka Mäkinen 15. 9. 2010 7

In conclusion n The objectives for TPSS are to develop n n professional skills, especially competence in producing statistics organisational skills n TPSS strives for dialogic learning n Application of the knowledge and learnt skills in practice is important n Evaluation of the training includes n n participant satisfaction how the learning has been translated into actions Riikka Mäkinen 15. 9. 2010 8

Thank you for your attention! Riikka Mäkinen Chief Training Officer P. O. Box 3 C FI-00022 Statistics Finland riikka. makinen@stat. fi Riikka Mäkinen 15. 9. 2010 9