FAO SDG Indicator 2.1.2 Online Course: Using the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES)

Online

Opportunity Details

Opportunity ID 224307
Degree Non Degree Program/Certificate
Fields of study Agriculter and Food
Gender MaleFemale
Language of Instruction English
Application Fee Required No

Opportunity Description

Welcome to the FAO SDG Indicator 2.1.2 Online Course: Using the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES). This comprehensive course explores the details of the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES) and its pivotal role in measuring food security. Designed in the context of reporting on SDG Indicator 2.1.2, the course equips participants with the necessary knowledge to collect, analyze, and interpret data, providing valuable insights for informed policy-making.

Start this educational journey to improve your understanding of food security measurement and contribute meaningfully to the SDGs.

Course Objectives:

Introduce participants to the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES).
Guide on the collection and analysis of data for SDG Indicator 2.1.2 reporting.
Illuminate the role of FIES in informing and guiding policy decisions.
Familiarize participants with experience-based food security measurement.
Incorporate FIES within national-level surveys.
Develop an understanding of statistical concepts, especially the Rasch model.
Interpret Rasch model outputs and utilize the FAO Excel template.
Enhance skills in effective communication of results to diverse audiences.

Key Details

Duration: Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes
Organizer: UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Course Charge: Free
Learning Mode: Online
Eligible Countries: All
Compatibility: The online version is compatible with Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox—a downloadable version for Windows PCs.

Course Structure and Lessons

This FAO SDG Online Course includes five lessons, starting from about 25 to 60 minutes duration each, as follows:

Lesson 1: Introduction to the FIES -Food Insecurity Experience Scale
Lesson 2: Including FIES in a survey
Lesson 3: Statistical validation of FIES data
Lesson 4: Using FIES data to analyze food insecurity prevalence rates
Lesson 5: Using FIES to make a difference: presentation and communication of results

Benefits of the FAO SDG Online Course

Participants will:

Gain proficiency in using the Food Insecurity Experience Scale for SDG Indicator 2.1.2.
Acquire skills in data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
Inform and guide policy decisions through FIES insights.
Enhance communication skills for conveying results effectively.
A digital badge/certificate is available upon passing the last exam with a minimum grade of 75%.

Target Audience

This course is for:

Data analysts reporting on SDG Indicator 2.1.2.
National statistics officers involved in data collection for SDG Indicator 2.1.2.
The director-level staff who is responsible for SDG Indicator 2.1.2 reporting.
Policymakers use reported data for decision-making.

How do you apply for the FAO SDG Online Course?

To enroll in the course, click the registration link below. Ensure compatibility with the required online browser or use a Windows PC for the downloadable version.