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/unit/central-visa-unit/

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Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and classify main migration data sources and their limitations.
  • Understand and apply basic statistical concepts relevant to migration.
  • Recognize the role of statistical evidence in shaping migration policy.
  • Interpret and summarize migration trends using charts, graphs, and indicators.
  • Calculate and explain basic descriptive statistics and migration indicators.
  • Identify common data quality issues and follow structured data-handling procedures.
  • Use statistical results to support evidence-based migration decisions and policies.

Course Content

Day 1

  • Statistical Fundamentals in Migration: Core Concepts and Terminology
  • Migration Data Sources and Quality Assessment
  • Data Interpretation Fundamentals: Reading Migration Statistics in Context

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5