Consumer Price Index-Advanced

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Consumer Price Index-Advanced (CPI-A)

Apply online by June 25, 2026 Deadline extended

Session No.: CE 26.33

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Date: October 5-16, 2026 (2 weeks) New dates

Delivery Method: In-person Training

Primary Language: English

Interpretation Language: Arabic

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Target Audience

Compilers of consumer price indexes (CPIs).

Qualifications

Participants are expected to have a degree in economics or statistics; or equivalent experience.

Course Description

This course is intended to broaden participants' understanding of the concepts, methods, and challenges of compiling CPIs. It provides an overview of the index number theory and the practical implications of choosing the index number formula at lower and higher levels of aggregation. The course covers the sources and methods for developing/validating weights; and practical applications of the methods used for sampling areas, items, outlets, and varieties. New and emerging data sources as well as new collection technologies are discussed. Frontier issues including how to better measure the digital economy are included. Linkages to the 2025 SNA are highlighted, including the related principles of scope, coverage, and valuation.The course covers the following topics:calculating elementary and upper-level indexes;methods for handling temporarily and permanently missing prices;introducing new outlets, items, and varieties;adjusting prices for quality changes;chaining and linking indexes with updated weighting structures; andmeeting data users' needs to ensure relevancy.The course follows the principles and recommendations of the CPI Manual (2020).

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Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:Apply recommended index calculation methods.Apply methods for dealing with index compilation challenges such as unavailable items, quality change, and keeping an index up to date.Assess how well a CPI meets international guidelines for best practice.

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