Professional Education

Economic education shouldn't stop at theory - that's why we created courses we wish we'd had twenty years ago. At SmartMacro Labs, we combine Python programming, macro modeling, and AI applications with real market experience, teaching methods we've tested in the trenches.

As Haver Analytics' dedicated training partner, we bring together industry-leading data with battle-proven analytical tools. Whether you choose our hands-on workshops or flexible online programs, you'll learn practical skills that transform how you analyze markets. Plus, you'll earn CFA and GARP continuing education credits while you're at it.

Educational Solutions

  • Immersive Workshops

    Intensive three to four-day programs combining technical skills with practical application

    Small, interactive classes ensuring personalized attention

    Hands-on implementation of Python for economic and financial analysis

    Practice with real case studies from markets, policy, and research

    Learn alongside professionals from leading institutions

  • Self-Directed Learning

    Comprehensive learning path from Python basics to advanced economic analysis

    Step-by-step mastery of time series, machine learning, and AI applications

    On-demand video instruction with clear implementation guidance

    Hands-on exercises using real-world Haver Analytics data

    Self-paced modules focused on practical market applications

    Ability to network with other learners

  • Enterprise Solutions

    Custom curriculum design aligned with your organization's specific needs

    Flexible delivery options: on-site intensive training or live online sessions

    Integration of your proprietary data

    Tailored paths accommodating diverse technical backgrounds

    Hands-on implementation support throughout the learning process

    Long-term partnership ensuring successful adoption of new capabilities

Essential Information

  • Most courses teach you theory - we teach you application. Drawing on decades of experience in global markets, policy analysis, and quantitative research, we show you how to implement the same tools we use every day. Our unique approach combines practical coding skills with real-world macro expertise, ensuring you learn techniques that deliver results, not just textbook knowledge.

  • Whether you're a seasoned macro analyst looking to modernize your toolkit or a policy professional ready to embrace quantitative methods, these courses are for you. We welcome anyone who wants to enhance their analytical capabilities - from central bankers to portfolio managers to economic researchers. No programming experience? No problem. We'll take you from wherever you are to where you need to be.

  • Absolutely not - we'll teach you everything you need to know about programming. We've designed our courses to take you from zero to implementing powerful analytical tools. While some familiarity with statistics and economics helps, we focus on practical applications rather than complex theory. You bring the curiosity, we'll handle the rest.

  • Move beyond simple forecasting to deep economic analysis. Our comprehensive approach teaches you techniques for understanding complex relationships - from inflation dynamics to currency movements, from policy transmission to market behavior. You'll learn methods that help you analyze business cycles, measure policy impacts, and develop systematic frameworks for decision-making. Whether you're forecasting economic trends or analyzing market relationships, you'll gain tools that deliver practical insights.

  • Yes! While our flagship courses feature Python, we're fluent in multiple languages. We regularly design custom programs using R and EViews for institutions that rely on these platforms. The principles of great analysis remain the same - we just adapt them to your preferred toolkit.

  • The CFA Institute allows its members the ability to self-determine and self-report professional learning (PL) credits earned from external sources. CFA Institute members are encouraged to self-document such credits in their online PL tracker.