E-Learning course on Measuring Skills Mismatches

15 March - 9 April 2021 OBJECTIVES The main objective of the course was to “equip national and international stakeholders with the necessary competencies to measure and analyze skills mismatches and imbalances from both the demand and supply sides for evidence-based policymaking.” SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Enhance understanding about the definitions, terminologies, and resolutions related to qualifications and skills mismatches; • Understand differences between various approaches in measuring mismatches; • Foster better understanding of data collection, data analysis, and dissemination of labour market information related to qualifications and skills mismatches; • Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the LFS Module on occupational qualifications and skills’ • Promote sound statistical data processing and analysis of demand and supply skills indicators; • Understand the various methodologies and tools used for skills anticipation and matching; • Familiarize with other data sources such as jobs surveys and online job vacancies; • Familiarise with key Indicators on education, skills and employment • Acquire a good understanding of the drivers of change which impact the demand for skills and the reasons for labour market imbalances and their consequences CONTENT The course content included: Module 1: Overview of labour statistics, qualifications and skills mismatches • Objectives, Concepts and Definitions of qualification and skill mismatches • Measurement of qualifications and skills mismatches Module 2: Identifying and anticipating skills needs • Skill needs assessments • ILO approaches in identifying and assessing skills needs Module 3: Next generation skills intelligence • Next generation skills intelligence? Using big data to identify skill demand • Identifying skill needs and mismatches in jobs: The Cedefop European Skills and Jobs survey approach Module 4: Measuring and analyzing skills mismatches • The LFS Module on occupational qualifications and skills • Key Indicators on Education, Skills and Employment (KIESE) • Vocational education key to employability & preventing young people dropping out of school