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“I have always wanted to become an excellent migration policy analyst, and I knew understanding data was the missing piece. This course helped me connect data analysis with policy and governance. I can now independently explore findings, identify patterns and contribute more meaningfully to evidence-based migration policy discussions.”

“Having worked in data management for about 10 years, I discovered that there were things I had been doing without fully understanding why. This course gave me a clearer understanding of inferential statistics. I also learned valuable teaching techniques, particularly the importance of engaging students and respecting their time.”

“Before this course, I knew what data was but didn’t understand data analysis or how relevant it was to my work. I now see how it can help me organise information, interpret findings, track the impact of my interventions, improve my programmes and make better decisions in mental health and adolescent counselling.”

“I particularly appreciate the teaching method and the respect shown to every participant. I know I still have more to learn, but I now have the confidence and foundation to keep practising.”

“I have worked with Braimoh Bello over the period 2013–early 2018. We have worked together on two evaluation assignments for which I was team leader. In both these assignments I have found Braimoh Bello to be a highly experienced and capable epidemiologist and statistician. He has demonstrated excellent skills in producing high-quality survey designs, and in delivering survey analysis and reports. Braimoh Bello is a strong team player with outstanding communication skills and very strong leadership skills.”

“The impact of the training has been evidenced by increased knowledge and skills among participants to analyse and use data for evidence-based decision-making using STATA. CESAR facilitators are highly skilled and knowledgeable and can deliver the course content as designed. Most interestingly, the course was more practical, and the country data sets were used, and this interests most participants as the course was modified to suit the country context.”

“This letter serves as a reference letter for the work executed by CESAR for SANAC: South Africa’s 2016 and 2018 Global AIDS Monitoring (GAM) reports. SANAC is not hesitant to recommend CESAR based on its ability to collate both historical and current HIV, TB and STI data, depicting trends and articulating bold and relevant recommendations. Additionally, CESAR’s strength is in illustrating both trends and the current situation of the national response through appropriate and meaningful infographics.”

“CESAR’s facilitators delivered the course using a structured blend of presentations, practical exercises, discussion sessions and shared experiences. By the end of the training, participants were able to produce and interpret basic and intermediate descriptive and bivariate inferential statistics using R. Participants expressed great satisfaction with the quality of facilitation, the skills gained and the relevance of the course content.”

“The Centre for Statistical Analysis and Research (CESAR) provided consultancy services for our “Standardised Patient Survey Study” in collaboration with the Wits School of Public Health. CESAR employs talented and knowledgeable professionals, whose methodical approach to devising surveys and organising fieldwork proved invaluable. We would collaborate with CESAR in future projects and would recommend their professional services.”

“Not only were CESAR facilitators knowledgeable of the content they delivered, but CESAR and the instructors were highly adaptable: CESAR collaborated with Social Impact to modify the course content to suit the job-specific needs and interests of the participants. We would recommend CESAR’s Data Cleaning and Management in Stata course to other organizations looking to build their employees’ skills in Stata.”