Designed for professionals across all functional areas, the Academy provides practical, accessible learning experiences that translate complex data concepts into actionable strategies. Whether you’re new to data or looking to refine your expertise, our offerings will help you gain confidence in using, accessing, and managing institutional data effectively.
Professional Development
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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
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Best Practices for Reporting and Using IPEDS Data to Improve Office Efficiencies
Learn best practices for managing IPEDS submissions, using benchmarking data, and improving IR office efficiency through Excel.
Intermediate • In-Person Workshop • Full Day
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Beyond Compliance: How to Use IPEDS Data to Examine Student and Institutional Success
Learn to use IPEDS academic performance metrics to analyze, interpret, and present insights about student and institutional success.
Intermediate • Live Online Workshop • Full Day
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Comparing PDP and IPEDS Metrics
Explore the differences and complementarities between PDP and IPEDS metrics to better understand and report on student success.
Beginner • Live Online Workshop • 1-2 Hours
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Institutional Culture of Evidence
Any Experience Level | On-Demand Webinar Series | 2 hours
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.
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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
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IPEDS Data as the Public Face of an Institution
Understand how IPEDS data shapes public perception and strengthen your institution’s credibility through accurate, consistent reporting.
Beginner • Live Online Workshop • Half Day
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IPEDS Data Tools
Explore IPEDS tools hands-on and learn how to select and use the right resource for answering institutional research questions.
Intermediate • Live Online Workshop • Half Day
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IPEDS Finance Training for IR Professionals
Gain foundational knowledge of higher education finance and strengthen your ability to complete and benchmark using IPEDS Finance data.
All Levels • Live Online Workshop • Half Day
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IPEDS Human Resources Training
Learn to prepare, classify, and submit accurate IPEDS Human Resources data while strengthening your understanding of HR data practices.
All Levels • Live Online Workshop • Half Day
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IPEDS Keyholder Efficiencies: Reducing the Reporting Burden
Enhance your skills to streamline IPEDS processes, manage data effectively, and leverage reporting for institutional improvement.
Beginner • Live Online Course • Multi-Day
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IPEDS Keyholder Essentials: A Beginner’s Guide
Gain the essential knowledge and skills to manage IPEDS reporting responsibilities accurately, confidently, and on time.
Beginner • Live Online Course • Multi-Day
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IPEDS Student Financial Aid and Cost Survey Training
Build foundational skills to complete IPEDS Student Financial Aid (SFA) and Cost Survey (CST) submissions accurately and effectively.
All Levels • Live Online Workshop • Half Day
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