Course Overview Autumn 2021
Speakers
Prof. Michiel Bliemer
Michiel Bliemer is a leading expert in stated choice experiments and surveys, who has made significant methodological contributions in this area and has been involved in the design of numerous choice experiments around the world. He is Professor of Transport Planning and Modelling at the University of Sydney and an External Affiliate at the Choice Modelling Centre in Leeds and the Erasmus Choice Modelling Centre in Rotterdam. He is a developer of Ngene, a software tool used in more than 50 countries for generating designs for choice experiments.
Prof. Stephane Hess
Stephane Hess is an internationally recognised expert in choice modelling, who has made numerous contributions to both theory and practice in the field. He holds academic positions at a number of leading institutions, namely as Professor of Choice Modelling at the University of Leeds, Honorary Professor in Choice Modelling at the University of Sydney, and Honorary Professor of Modelling Behaviour in Africa at the University of Cape Town. He is a developer of Apollo, a widely used R package for the estimation of advanced choice modelling
Summary
This online course, hosted by SurveyEngine, will present a profound overview of choice modelling and survey design in theory and practice. The event is co-taught by two renowned experts in the field of Choice Modelling; Prof Michiel Bliemer, an expert in stated choice surveys and the co-founder of Ngene, and Prof Stephane Hess who specialises in advanced discrete choice models for the analysis of travel behaviour.
What You Will Learn
The 3 week online course consists of 9 modules covering a range of topics including discrete choice models, experimental design essentials and other extensions to choice modelling. Each module includes practical examples and case studies illustrating how these techniques can be applied to solve real world problems with online instructions by the speakers and allowing time for Q&A. Digital copies of all slides will be shared, as well as access to recorded instruction videos for up to one month after the end of the course.
Suggested Prerequisites
This course will benefit economic researchers in both the academic and professional sectors, both experienced in choice modelling and those new to this research technique. Delegates will gain a solid knowledge of survey design basics, as well as advanced stated choice surveys and modelling. While no specific background is required, participants are strongly encouraged to attend Modules 1 & 2 as a refresher to make sure that they have all required prior knowledge for the other modules.
Dates
This is an intensive 3-week online course that includes 9 modules. Each week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday three modules will be covered. The course will start on 02.11.2021 and end on 18.11.2021.
Modules
| Module 1 | Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Introduction to discrete choice models, Stephane Hess |
| Module 2 | Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Model specification, estimation and interpretation/use of results, Stephane Hess |
| Module 3 | Thursday 4 November 2021 | Introduction to Stated Choice Experiments, Michiel Bliemer |
| Module 4 | Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Heterogeneity Across Decision Makers, Stephane Hess |
| Module 5 | Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Experimental Design Essentials, Michiel Bliemer |
| Module 6 | Thursday 11 November 2021 | Alternative Model and Data Structures, Stephane Hess |
| Module 7 | Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Advanced Experimental Design, Michiel Bliemer |
| Module 8 | Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Advanced Specifications / Considerations, Stephane Hess |
| Module 9 | Thursday, 18 November 2021 | Demonstration in Ngene, Michiel Bliemer |
Suggested Prerequisites
This course will benefit economic researchers in both the academic and professional sectors, both experienced in choice modelling and those new to this research technique. Delegates will gain a solid knowledge of survey design basics, as well as advanced stated choice surveys and modelling. While no specific background is required, participants are strongly encouraged to attend Modules 1 & 2 as a refresher to make sure that they have all required prior knowledge for the other modules.
Course Details
| General set up | 3 week online course with 3 units per week |
| Course date | 2 November 2021 – 18 November 2021 (Tuesdays to Thursdays) |
| Unit length | 3.5 hours per unit including breaks |
| Course times (Berlin time) | 09:00 am to 12:30 pm CEST — Central European Summer Time (Berlin) |
| Course times (UK time) | 08:00 am to 11:30 am |
| Course times (Sydney, AUS) | 05:00 pm to 08:30 pm |
| Course times (Tokyo, JP) | 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm |
| Course Structure | Live-Webinar with Q&As via Zoom |
| Course Materials | Materials will be provided by the speakers |
| Participation requirements | Reliable internet connection for video calls, desktop or laptop, web-camera, microphone, writing utensils to take notes |
Fees
- Full course: EUR 990 EUR
- 1 – 2 modules: EUR 200 per module
- 3 – 4 modules: EUR 150 per module
- 5 – 6 modules: EUR 125 per module
- 7 – 8 modules: EUR 115 per module
All prices excl. VAT
Certificates
- Participants who complete Modules 1, 4, 6 & 7 will receive a Certificate in Discrete Choice Analysis.
- Participants who complete Modules 2, 3, and 5 will receive a Certificate in Designing Choice Experiments.
- Participants who complete Modules 8 & 9 will receive a Certificate in Software Tools for Choice Analysis and Experimental Design.
More Information
Please write an email to: bliemer-hess-2021@surveyengine.com