Distance Learning Short Courses and Outreach Section

The Distance Learning Short Courses and Outreach section is dedicated to expanding access to knowledge and skills through flexible and innovative learning approaches. It provides opportunities across a wide range of disciplines beyond statistics, supporting professionals, students, and institutions who wish to upgrade their expertise or explore emerging fields while balancing study with work and personal commitments. The section leads outreach initiatives that extend learning beyond the classroom, engaging communities, organizations, and government agencies in targeted training and capacity-building activities. Through interactive online platforms and blended teaching methods, it ensures that participants gain practical, job-ready skills applicable in real-world contexts. While details of the short courses are hosted on a separate platform, this section plays a vital role in coordinating, promoting, and delivering high-quality distance learning opportunities that foster lifelong learning, strengthen professional capacity, and support sustainable development across the region.