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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 • $0/$0

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

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

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

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

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

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

New IPEDS Keyholder Workshop

Build foundational skills for managing IPEDS submissions and planning cycles with hands-on tools, resources, and peer connections.

Beginner • Live Online Workshop • Full Day

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

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

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

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

Almost Too Easy: A New Way to Wrangle IPEDS Data

Quickly and easily transform IPEDS downloads into clean, analysis-ready datasets using a custom-built tool.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • < 1 Hour • $0 (Member Only Resource)

Finance Fundamentals for the IR Professional

Build foundational financial literacy to strengthen your ability to integrate finance and enrollment data, benchmark your institution, and enhance your effectiveness as an IR professional.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • < 1 Hour • $99 / $129

2024-25 NCES IPEDS Updates

Stay informed on the latest IPEDS changes for 2024–25 through 2026–27. This free AIR-hosted webinar covers updates to Admissions, Cost of Attendance, Student Financial Aid, and enhancements to IPEDS tools and the website.

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

Cost I Overview

Understand how to accurately report tuition, fees, and cost of attendance in the IPEDS Cost Survey to ensure compliance and clarity.

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

Streamline Your IPEDS Reporting with Upload Files

Learn to streamline IPEDS reporting by creating reusable upload files, reducing manual entry and errors. This webinar guides you through building submission-ready files, locating documentation, and leveraging master datasets for broader institutional analysis.

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

Unlocking Insights with the IPEDS Data Feedback Report

Discover how to leverage the IPEDS Data Feedback Report (DFR) to benchmark your institution effectively. This webinar guides participants in understanding DFR components, tailoring reports for specific audiences, and utilizing insights for informed decision-making.

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

New Keyholders Introduction and Overview

2024-2025 IPEDS Data Collection Updates

Learn the core responsibilities of an IPEDS Keyholder, including how to enter, edit, and lock data accurately.

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

Student Financial Aid (SFA) Types of Financial Aid

Learn how to accurately report various types of student financial aid—including grants, loans, and scholarships—in the IPEDS SFA survey.

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

Student Financial Aid (SFA) Degree/Certificate and Non-Degree/Certificate Undergraduate Data Disaggregations

Learn to disaggregate undergraduate financial aid data by degree/certificate-seeking status for accurate IPEDS SFA reporting.

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

IC Summer Financial Aid Awards

This tutorial reviews commonly misunderstood summer financial aid award concepts and definitions.