Foundations of Data introduces participants to the essential concepts of data and data management within a higher education setting. You explore different types of data, levels of measurement, where institutional data are stored, how they are governed, and how to access internal and external data sources.
This course is ideal for institutional researchers, assessment professionals, administrators, and anyone working with or interpreting data in higher education—whether new to the field or seeking a valuable refresher.

Learning Outcomes:

• Articulate the types of data and the four levels of measurement
• Understand common data-related terminology in higher education
• Identify sources of administrative, non-administrative, and external data
• Describe basic concepts of data governance and data management