The following table outlines weekly deadlines, and estimated workload per module to help you plan your time through the course. Please note that all course deadlines will follow Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). You can use the below clock to get the current date and time in UTC and plan your submissions accordingly.
Current date and time in UTC:
| Week # | Release Date | Module | Complete all questions by | Estimated Time to Complete (in hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 12 (UTC 00:00) | Module 1: EViews Basics (Optional Module) | 3-5 | |
| 2 | September 14 (UTC 00:00) | Module 2: Introduction to Forecasting with EViews | September 28 (UTC 23:30) | 8-10 |
| 3 | September 14 (UTC 00:00) | Module 3A: Statistical Properties of Time Series Data | October 5 (UTC 23:30) | 8-10 |
| 4 | September 14 (UTC 00:00) | Module 3B: Statistical Properties of Time Series Data | October 12 (UTC 23:30) | 8-10 |
| 5 | September 14 (UTC 00:00) | Module 4: Forecast Uncertainty & Model Evaluation | October 19 (UTC 23:30) | 8-10 |
| 6 | September 14 (UTC 00:00) | Module 5: Vector Autoregressions (VARs) | October 26 (UTC 23:30) | 8-10 |
| 7 | September 14 (UTC 00:00) | Module 6: Vector Error Corrections Models (VECMs) | November 2 (UTC 23:30) | 8-10 |
| 8 | September 14 (UTC 00:00) | Module 7: Evaluating Regression Models | November 9 (UTC 23:30) | 8-10 |
| 9 | October 15 (UTC 00:00) | Module 8: Final Assignment: Bringing It All Together | November 16 (UTC 23:30) | 8-10 |
| 9 | September 14 (UTC 00:00) | Further Learning: Combination Forecasting | No Questions | 6 |