Statistical Training needs Assessment Tool (STAT).
The Statistical Training needs Assessment Tool , also known as STAT , is a tool developed for National Statistical Offices (NSO) to assess and analyze skills gaps of staff and strategically decide on how to prioritize and meet their learning needs by using different types of informal and formal learning approaches. STAT focuses on all types of job functions including staff working in statistics production, IT, communication, management, finance, HR, and other administrative functions. Staff working with statistics production within the National Statistical System (NSS) can also be included in the assessment. This could be important for those countries where a large part of the statistics production lies with institutions other than the NSO. STAT consists of three questionnaires to assess skills levels and learning needs as well as a guidance document to support the analysis of data, prioritization process, and establishment of a strategy for competency development and varied inst...