IFS-Cemmap Remote Policy Evaluation Methods 2026

Description

COURSE DATES

February

May

June

Prices include VAT.

Please note that full payment is required before your attendance at the live course.

COURSE OVERVIEW

This comprehensive course delves into the principles of research design and explores all main quantitative evaluation methods: randomised experiments, instrumental variables, sharp and fuzzy regression discontinuity designs, regression methods, matching methods and longitudinal approaches such as before-after, difference-in-differences and synthetic controls.

The lectures are thoughtfully structured to accommodate participants with diverse backgrounds. Each topic is presented at various levels, ensuring accessibility through intuitive explanations, optional formal derivations, in-depth discussions, and practical examples. The live classes offer a summary of each topic and provide an interactive platform for participants to ask questions and actively engage in guided practical sessions where they will apply each evaluation method to real-world data.

By the end of this course, participants will have acquired a solid foundation in research design principles and possess practical skills to implement quantitative evaluation methods effectively.

FORMAT OF THE COURSE

The Remote PEM Course offers a flexible learning experience through a combination of self-paced study and live online meetings. The course is structured into two parts:

Part 1) Pre-recorded Lectures (21.5 hours): The pre-recorded lecture videos allow participants to study the material at their own pace. Access opens six weeks before the first live day. Participants who register after that point are onboarded within 1–2 working days. While the videos remain accessible for an additional three weeks starting from the live sessions, it is recommended that participants complete the lectures before the live meetings, which are designed to focus on questions and practical exercises.

Part 2) Live Sessions (19.5 hours): The live classes are spread over three days and consists of the following:

For more information please contact events@ifs.org.uk