Delivered in an engaging manner, these workshops are designed for anyone who works closely with data in higher education—not just IR professionals. Workshops can be taken independently. There are no pre-requisites, and there is no suggested sequence. Sign up for the workshops you need, when you need them!


Core Competencies: Data-Informed Decision Culture

You don’t have to be an expert in every facet of data collection and reporting, but foundational knowledge in the core building blocks of the data-informed decision making process is certainly key. These virtual workshops introduce skills needed for a strong data-informed decision culture and are packed with information considered to be the foundational knowledge in each area of concentration.

Which workshop(s) would help reinforce your foundation?
Data-Informed Decision Making Process

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  • reporting

    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

  • Foundations-descriptive-stats

    Foundations of Descriptive Statistics

    Learn how to calculate and interpret distributions, central tendency, dispersion, and position to summarize higher education data effectively.

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

  • survey-design

    Foundations of Survey Design

    Learn how to design high-quality surveys, structure survey instruments, and apply essential validation techniques in higher education.

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

  • foundations-of-data

    Foundations of Data

    Learn the basics of higher education data types, sources, governance, and management in an easy-to-understand, practical workshop.

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

  • research-design

    Foundations of Research Design

    Learn the basics of designing research projects, selecting methodologies, and applying data collection and sampling techniques.

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

Upcoming

Foundations of Effective Reporting

November 18-18, 2025
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November 18, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET

PRICING: $225/$325 (MEMBERS/NONMEMBERS) 

This workshop explores the visual, written, and organizational elements of effective reporting. In this course, we provide some tips for reporting, explore how to construct a data story, how to write an executive summary, and some tips for visualizations. Participants new to reporting will be served easy-to-understand information and those needing a refresher will find useful tips. 

As a result of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Articulate the principles of data storytelling.
  • Create a data story using a data table or chart.
  • Identify common types of data visualizations, when to use them, and common pitfalls.
  • Describe the various audiences for a report and identify their reporting needs. 

Program:

  • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET workshop 
  • 1–2 p.m. ET lunch break
  • 2–4 p.m. ET workshop

Notes:

  • Space is limited to 25 participants per workshop. Seating is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. 
  • Each registration grants workshop access to one participant. 
  • Registration closes November 16 at 11:59 p.m. ET or when seating capacity is reached.

Accommodations:

  • If you have any special needs addressed by the American with Disabilities Act, please contact the AIR Education Team at 850-385-4155 or email training@airweb.org.

About Foundations Workshops Cancellation Policy Terms and Conditions

Program Name: Foundations Workshops
Event Type(s): Academy Virtual Workshop
Experience Level: Beginner
Length of Event: 5 hours
Date(s): November 18-18, 2025
Cutoff Date: Nov 16, 2025
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Special Topics for Data Professionals

Practical introductions to complex topics tailored for higher education institutions.

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    Foundations of Enrollment Forecasting

    Gain a practical introduction to enrollment forecasting tailored for higher education institutions.

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

Upcoming

Foundations of Effective Reporting

November 18-18, 2025
Foundations of Effective Reporting's Image

November 18, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET

PRICING: $225/$325 (MEMBERS/NONMEMBERS) 

This workshop explores the visual, written, and organizational elements of effective reporting. In this course, we provide some tips for reporting, explore how to construct a data story, how to write an executive summary, and some tips for visualizations. Participants new to reporting will be served easy-to-understand information and those needing a refresher will find useful tips. 

As a result of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Articulate the principles of data storytelling.
  • Create a data story using a data table or chart.
  • Identify common types of data visualizations, when to use them, and common pitfalls.
  • Describe the various audiences for a report and identify their reporting needs. 

Program:

  • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET workshop 
  • 1–2 p.m. ET lunch break
  • 2–4 p.m. ET workshop

Notes:

  • Space is limited to 25 participants per workshop. Seating is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. 
  • Each registration grants workshop access to one participant. 
  • Registration closes November 16 at 11:59 p.m. ET or when seating capacity is reached.

Accommodations:

  • If you have any special needs addressed by the American with Disabilities Act, please contact the AIR Education Team at 850-385-4155 or email training@airweb.org.

About Foundations Workshops Cancellation Policy Terms and Conditions

Program Name: Foundations Workshops
Event Type(s): Academy Virtual Workshop
Experience Level: Beginner
Length of Event: 5 hours
Date(s): November 18-18, 2025
Cutoff Date: Nov 16, 2025
Register
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