About Course
This introductory course builds basic statistical skills for migration policy and administration professionals. Through guided, hands-on exercises with real-world data, participants learn core statistical concepts, key indicators, and simple visualization techniques to interpret and communicate migration data effectively. The training supports the application of data-driven insights for evidence-based policymaking in supervised professional settings.
Accredited by the MFHEA Qualification Type: Award
Accreditation Category: Further Education Course / Programme
Licensed by MFHEA | Licence No.: 2021-016
ECTS: 1
Duration: 5 days
MQF/EQF level: 4
Mode of delivery/attendance: Face-to-face/full-time
Hours of total learning: 25 hours (Contact: 20 hours/Self-study: 3 hours/Assessment: 2 hours)
Language of instruction: English, French or Arabic
Address: MCP Med TI Licensed Premises.
Modes of teaching
- Lectures
- Visual aids and samples
- Plenary discussions
- Practical exercises
- Verbal and written quizzes
- Self-paced self-study
Assessment Attendance: A full mark implies uninterrupted attendance through the full course of studies. Weight: 5 points Practical Application : Weight: 35 points The final examination has been meticulously designed to assess the student’s holistic understanding of the course concepts. Weight: 60 points. The passing grade for successful completion of programme: 60/100
Additional Information:
- Intake Dates: No fixed intake dates. This programme is delivered on request and scheduled in cooperation with partner institutions and national authorities. Please contact mcpmedti@icmpd.org for information on upcoming deliveries.
- Programme Fees: There are no standard tuition fees. Participation is free of charge for nominated participants from eligible public institutions, in accordance with the applicable agreements and communications with MCP Med TI. For further information, please contact mcpmedti@icmpd.org.
- Registration Method: Registration is not open to the general public. Participants are nominated by partner institutions or competent national authorities. Organisations interested in delivering this programme may contact mcpmedti@icmpd.org.
Visa Requirements:
Third-country nationals attending this programme in Malta should consult Identity Malta for visa requirements: https://www.identitymalta.com/

Course Content
Day 1
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Statistical Fundamentals in Migration: Core Concepts and Terminology
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Migration Data Sources and Quality Assessment
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Data Interpretation Fundamentals: Reading Migration Statistics in Context



