Format

Foundations Bootcamp

Master the core skills of institutional research, from refining questions to designing research, surveys, analysis, and reporting.

Beginner • In-Person Workshop • Multi-Day • $580/$790

Leading with Action: Beyond the Data

Strengthen your leadership potential by developing human-centered communication, listening, and change management skills essential for data-driven influence.

Intermediate • In-Person Workshop • Multi-Day • $580/$790

A Holistic Approach to Institutional Research​

Strengthen your understanding of IR’s evolving role, core functions, and best practices to support strategic, data-informed institutional decision-making.

Intermediate • Live Online Course • Multi-Week • $700/$900

Create and Manage a Data Strategy Plan

In this workshop, we will apply the lens of design thinking and consider how to build a shared vision and roadmap for analytics, identify what our users really need, and create products that matter.

All Levels • Live Online Workshop • 2 Hrs • $250/$350

Develop and Maintain a Data Governance Program

In this workshop, we will engage in activities around identifying institutional data champions and other key roles, creating a shared understanding through a data governance charter, and empowering data stewards to take charge of data governance to improve the quality of institutional data.

All Levels • Live Online Workshop • 2 Hrs • $250/$350

Facilitating Change

In this workshop, we will understand how change impacts us at both the personal and organizational levels, how to connect stakeholders, and how to overcome resistance to change. You will leave with practical tools to enhance your success at making change stick.

All Levels • Live Online Workshop • 2 Hrs • $250/$350

Foundations of Effective Reporting

Learn how to create impactful data reports through effective storytelling, visualizations, organization, and audience-focused communication strategies.

Beginner • Live Online Workshop • Half-Day • $225/$325

Accessible Insights: Power BI for Everyone

Learn how to design dashboards in Power BI that are accessible to all users, improving clarity and usability.

Beginner • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $59/$79

Analysis to Insights: Creative Ways to Present Survey Findings

Explore innovative strategies for presenting survey data to better support institutional decision-making and engagement.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • < 1 Hour • $0/$50

Beyond Dashboards: How We Changed the Fabric of Decision Making

Discover how Sheridan College moved beyond traditional dashboards to create an integrated, predictive decision-support system that transformed institutional decision-making.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $59/$79

Combining National Datasets for Institutional Use

Learn how to leverage national datasets to create powerful institutional insights and support strategic decision-making.

Beginner • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $75/$95

Data Visualization Forensics: Techniques to Detect and Debunk Data Deceptions Description

Sharpen your data-literacy skills by learning how to detect, decode, and debunk misleading data visualizations.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $59/$79

Data Visualization in R

Build polished, reproducible visualizations in R using the grammar of graphics and best practices for impactful data storytelling.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $99/$129

Data Visualizations for the Human Brain

Learn how to design clearer and more intuitive data visualizations by understanding how the human brain processes visual information.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $99/$129

Institutional Culture of Evidence​​

This webinar series explores the characteristics of an institutional culture of evidence and the role that assessment plays in that culture. We discuss strategies to assess your institution's culture (context, resources, and individuals), identify skills needed to build a culture of evidence at your institution, and provide tips to build and strengthen your institution's culture​.

Any Experience Level • On-Demand Webinar Series • 1-2 Hours • $140/$160

Leveraging Cloud-based Data Resources to Build a Top-rated Dashboard to Support University COVID-19 Decision-making

Discover how Ohio State University built a top-rated, cloud-based dashboard to manage COVID-19 operations and support campus decision-making.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • < 1 Hour • $59/$79

Moving From Inspirational Gems to Compelling Stories

Learn how to turn raw data into meaningful stories that engage diverse audiences and drive action.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $99/$129

Practical Steps to Start a Broad-based Discussion of Opportunity Gaps

Learn to transform student success dashboards into catalysts for equity-focused discussions. This webinar introduces active meeting techniques to engage stakeholders, formulate DEI questions, and drive meaningful institutional change. Ideal for all experience levels.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $0/$50

Simplifying the Tableau User Experience Using Sheet Swapping

Enhance your Tableau dashboards by learning how to apply sheet swapping for a cleaner, more user-friendly experience.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $59/$79

The Art and Science of Enrollment Forecasting

Learn how to implement and adapt a practical Excel-based enrollment forecasting model to project student progression and support institutional planning.

Beginner • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $99/$129

The Data and Analytics Alphabet Soup: Our IR, IE, BI, Planning, and Assessment Colleagues

Explore the distinctions among institutional research, effectiveness, assessment, planning, and business intelligence functions—and learn strategies for stronger collaboration across them.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $0/$50

Using Data Visualizations to Advocate for Student Success

Learn how to create data visualizations that effectively tell the student success story and drive continuous improvement efforts.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $75/$95

Using Power BI to Construct a Course Trajectory Analysis

Learn how to create a Power BI dashboard that visualizes student course trajectories to support data-informed degree planning, advising, and student success.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $99/$129

Visualizing Change

Explore various visualization techniques for presenting changes over time and learn how to select the best approach based on your data, topic, and audience.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $59/$79