A solid academic education in economics is important for those in the field of business economics; however, it is also critical to develop and maintain applied skills throughout your career. NABE offers a number of certificate programs designed to provide the skills you need to thrive throughout your career.

Read about the NABE RFP for the Certified Business Economist program

NABE Foundation's Certificate in Economic Measurement

The NABE Foundation's Certificate in Economic Measurement, offered annually in the Washington, DC area, will teach you how to find and use economic statistics. All attendees will earn the NABE Foundation's Certificate in Economic Measurement and will gain:

• a comprehensive knowledge of all major measures of U.S. economic performance including employment, prices, GDP, housing and home prices, and corporate profits;
• insight into how economic statistics are collected and compiled by Federal agencies and private sector data providers;
• familiarity with analytical techniques employed by top practitioners to evaluate economic data.

The next CEM program will be held July 29-30, 2012 in Arlington, VA. Registration details will be announced shortly at nabe.com.

New! Now you can earn your the NABE Foundation's Certificate in Economic Measurement at your own pace from the comfort of your home or office. Find out more about the online CEM program.

 

Certificate in Applied Econometrics

NABE periodically conducts its 4-day Certificate in Applied Econometrics program at Federal Reserve Banks. Unlike many academic econometric courses, which are often long on theory and short on practical applications, this program emphasizes  business applications of statistical techniques and covers cutting-edge developments in economic methodologies and quantitative analysis.

Next offering: April 23-26, 2012 in Boston, MA

See the full program here.

Certificate in Time-Series Analysis and Forecasting

NABE regularly conducts its Certificate in Time-Series Analysis and Forecasting program at Federal Reserve Banks. This 4-day program is designed to boost your economic forecasting skills using employing real world examples of forecasting techniques and hands-on training. This seminar presents advanced statistical techniques, modeling strategies, and applications that you will put to use as soon as your return to your office. 

See the full program here. Check the Meetings page for the next available offering.

Certificate in Media and Corporate Communications for Quantitative Analysts

NABE's Media and Corporate Communications Certificate Program provides analysts with the tools they need to communicate their analysis and insight to non-economists.  Whether delivering an internal presentation, an industry talk, or a media interview, the audience must understand what an economist is saying and how it impacts their lives or businesses directly or indirectly.  Otherwise, valuable insight, ideas, and strategies may be lost due to a lack of understanding. This programs is filled with practical communication tips that can be applied immediately by economists and analysts in all fields and specialities. Whether you are a seasoned professional seeking to polish your media skills or an early-career professional wondering how you can better communicate your analysis with non-economist managers or clients in your firm or agency, or a road warrior looking for tips on tightening up the delivery of your presentations, NABE's Media and Corporate Communications Certificate Program is designed to provide the tools you need in just one day.

Contact NABE for the next available offering.