CAPCITY BUILDING
Practical Learning for Real-World Impact
“Empowering professionals and organisations through practical, future-ready learning”
C&G’s capacity building programmes are designed to equip professionals, institutions, and organisations with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate an increasingly complex and data-driven world. Through structured training, hands-on workshops, and real-world applications, we bridge the gap between theory and practice, enabling participants to develop actionable skills and drive meaningful impact across sustainability, economics, and data analytics.
Certified Sustainability Officer Program (CSO)
Build the knowledge and practical skills needed to lead sustainability initiatives with confidence. This 4-day programme covers ESG fundamentals, stakeholder engagement, materiality, sustainability strategy, and reporting, helping professionals turn sustainability goals into structured business action.
EViews Time Series Lab: Building Reliable Macroeconomics Forecasts
A hands-on 2-day lab designed for economists, analysts, and policy professionals who want to strengthen their forecasting capability using EViews. Participants will explore time series diagnostics, ARIMA, VAR, cointegration, and structural models through practical exercises using real macroeconomic data.
FX & Hedging Analysis
Gain a practical introduction to foreign exchange markets and hedging strategies through this 2-day beginner-friendly workshop. Ideal for analysts, economists, strategists, and finance teams looking to better understand FX mechanisms, pricing behaviour, risk exposure, and real-world hedging applications.
Macroeconomics Forecasting Using Python
Learn how to analyse, model, and forecast macroeconomic indicators using Python in this practical 2-day workshop. With real-world datasets and guided exercises, participants will explore forecasting techniques such as ARIMA, VAR/VECM, and selected machine learning models in an accessible and applied setting.
Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for Macroeconomic Forecasting Using EViews
Discover how PCA can turn large macroeconomic datasets into clear, useful forecasting signals. This 2-day workshop introduces factor extraction, data reduction, and the integration of PCA into AR and VAR models, giving participants a practical approach to improving forecast quality and macroeconomic analysis.
Data Analysis Using SPSS
A beginner-friendly workshop for participants who want a clearer understanding of statistical analysis using SPSS. From descriptive statistics and graphical analysis to correlation and regression, this programme offers a practical step-by-step introduction without overwhelming technical jargon.
Text Mining and Sentiment Analysis
Explore how news, policy texts, and sentiment indicators can support forecasting and decision-making in a fast-changing environment. This 2-day workshop introduces text mining techniques, sentiment analysis methods, and practical ways to transform textual data into meaningful economic and policy insights.
2026 Training Schedule
Browse our upcoming training sessions in macroeconomic analytics, modelling, forecasting and ESG data analysis. Select your preferred programme and date to enquire or register.
| Training Programme | Available Dates | Duration | Action |
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| Applied Machine Learning for Macroeconomic Data Analytic |
10–11 February 2026
13–14 May 2026
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2 Days | Enquire Now |
| FX & Bond Market Data Analytic |
8–9 April 2026
5–6 August 2026
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2 Days | Enquire Now |
| Principal Component Analysis for Macroeconomic |
3–4 June 2026
5–6 October 2026
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2 Days | Enquire Now |
| Macroeconomic Modelling & Forecasting Using Python |
25–26 March 2026
8–9 July 2026
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2 Days | Enquire Now |
| Data Mining for ESG & Impact Analysis |
21–22 September 2026
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2 Days | Enquire Now |