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IPEDS Data and Benchmarking: Supporting Decision Making and Institutional Effectiveness

Learn how to use IPEDS data and benchmarking techniques to support institutional effectiveness and strategic decision-making efforts.

All Levels • Live Online Workshop • Half Day

LEADing Change with Analytics: Bridging the Gap from Data to Decisions

Learn to lead data-informed change initiatives by building stakeholder engagement, overcoming resistance, and turning analytics into action.

Beginner/Intermediate • In-Person Workshop • Half-Day

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

The Art and Science of Managing the IR Office

Gain the management skills needed to lead an IR office—building teams, allocating resources, and navigating leadership dynamics.

Intermediate • In-Person Workshop • Full Day

I Have a New Job in Institutional Research…Now What?

New to institutional research? This interactive workshop is for you. Explore the core roles and responsibilities of IR professionals, discover essential tools and resources, and learn how to build connections with peers across the field.

Beginner • In-Person Workshop • Half-Day

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

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

AIR LEADs: Leadership with Evidence, Analytics, and Data

Build the leadership skills needed to drive institutional change, advocate for data use, and align analytics with strategic goals.

Advanced • Hybrid Course • Multi-Week

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

A Brief Tour of Data Science Statistical Methods

Gain an accessible introduction to the goals and models used in data science and machine learning.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours

Publishing in Journals

Learn essential strategies for successfully publishing in academic journals, particularly helpful for early-career professionals.

Beginner/Intermediate • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours

What Every IR/IE Rookie Should Know

Get an introduction to the fundamentals of institutional research (IR), explore core responsibilities, and learn about project management practices essential for success in the field.

Beginner • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours

Leadership and Career Development in IR

Explore key strategies for advancing your career in institutional research (IR) through an understanding of your strengths, role, and professional opportunities.

Intermediate/Advanced • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours

I Have a New Job in Institutional Research…

Get an introduction to the fundamentals of institutional research (IR), explore core responsibilities, and learn about project management practices essential for success in the field.

Beginner • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours

Tracking the Progress of Your Strategic Plan

Learn how to define, track, and assess key performance indicators (KPIs) that support your institution’s strategic plan and accreditation efforts.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours

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

Leadership Theories in Assessment and IR

Explore leadership theories that can enhance engagement and effectiveness in assessment and institutional research (IR) work.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours

Introduction to Project Management

Learn the fundamentals of project management, including frameworks, process groups, roles, and documentation essential for successful project execution in institutional research contexts.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • < 1 Hour

Building a Data-Informed Decision Culture: The Primer I Wish I Had

Learn best practices for fostering a truly data-informed decision culture and how to leverage business intelligence tools to drive institutional change.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • < 1 Hour

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

A First Look at Design Thinking

Gain an introductory understanding of design thinking and explore how this collaborative, step-by-step problem-solving approach can be applied in higher education settings.

Beginner • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours