Looking to build your skills in economic data analysis? Applications are now open for the UNITAR Free Online Course 2026: Introduction to Integrating Business and Trade Statistics.
This self-paced programme is offered by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) through its Division for Prosperity, in collaboration with the United Nations Statistics Division.
The course is designed to help professionals understand how combining business and trade data can improve economic insights and support smarter, evidence-based policymaking.
Programme Overview
- Mode: Self-paced online course
- Location: Fully online (open worldwide)
- Course Duration: 21 April – 31 December 2026
- Study Time: 1.5 – 2 hours total
- Language: English
- Fee: Free
- Enrollment: Open to all eligible participants
Course Objective
This training is based on the Handbook on Integrating Business and Trade Statistics (HIBTS), endorsed by the United Nations Statistical Commission in 2025.
Participants will learn how to connect enterprise and trade data to produce high-quality statistics that inform economic planning, trade policy, and institutional decision-making.
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the importance of integrating business and trade statistics
- Identify key statistical frameworks and reliable data sources
- Apply methods for linking datasets effectively
- Recognize data confidentiality and dissemination standards
- Explore emerging trends and innovations in statistical systems
Course Structure
The course is divided into six practical modules:
- Policy drivers for integrating statistics
- Conceptual and statistical frameworks
- Data sources and quality management
- Methods for linking business and trade datasets
- Dissemination and confidentiality practices
- Innovation trends in statistical integration
Each module includes real-world examples, case studies, and short quizzes to support practical learning.
Learning Approach
This course uses an interactive and flexible learning format, featuring:
- Real-life applications from official statistics systems
- Case studies based on policy scenarios
- Short assessments to test your knowledge
- Fully self-paced access, allowing you to learn anytime
Data Protection
All participant data is managed in line with UNITAR’s official data protection and privacy policies for training programmes.
Who Can Apply?
This course is ideal for:
- National Statistical Office professionals
- Government economists and data analysts
- Trade and public finance experts
- Researchers and policy professionals
- Development practitioners working with economic data
Eligible Countries
Applicants from all countries are welcome to apply.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can register online through the official UNITAR platform before December 2026.
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