The Joint Program in Survey Methodology offers a variety of short courses. Short courses are open to the public and admission to the University of Maryland is not required.

Introduction to Survey Sampling | Online Short Course

Course Details:
    Dates: Monday, February 10 - Wednesday, February 12, 2025
    Location: Zoom Live Sessions
    Time: 9:45 am - 3:00 pm (each day) Eastern Time

Instructors:
    Colm O’Muircheartaigh, Professor in the Irving B. Harris Graduate School of Public Policy Studies and Senior Fellow in the National Opinion Research Center, University of Chicago.
    Jim M. Lepkowski, Professor and Research Professor Emeritus, University of Michigan.

"This foundational course introduces participants to key principles and methods in sample survey design. In a non-technical format, instructors will cover essential sampling techniques, including simple random sampling, systematic sampling, stratification, and cluster sampling. Each topic will be accompanied by hands-on exercises, allowing participants to actively apply these techniques."

The course fee is $700. Registration closes Monday, February 03, 2025. See complete details online (PDF) or on the JPSM website.