For more than a decade, AIR was funded by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) to provide specialized training on IPEDS for professionals involved in producing, submitting, and using institutional data. As a trusted leader in IPEDS data collection and reporting, AIR continues to offer comprehensive training to support institutions in meeting their federal reporting requirements while maximizing the value of their data.

AIR’s IPEDS training covers critical areas:

• Individual Survey Training: Step-by-step guidance for completing each IPEDS survey component accurately and efficiently.
• IPEDS Data Tools and Benchmarking: Instruction on accessing, analyzing, and comparing institutional data through IPEDS resources.
• Specialized Training for IPEDS Keyholders: Focused preparation for those responsible for managing institutional IPEDS submissions, ensuring timely, accurate, and effective reporting.

With AIR’s expert guidance, institutions can streamline their IPEDS processes, improve data accuracy, and use IPEDS data more effectively to inform strategic decision-making and benchmarking efforts.

Why Choose This Solution

By participating in this course together, teams from different constituent institutions develop:

• Develop consistent skills for accurately completing individual IPEDS survey components.
• Gain expertise in using IPEDS data tools for institutional analysis, comparison, and benchmarking.
• Strengthen compliance reporting practices through specialized keyholder training focused on accuracy and timeliness.
• Improve institutional understanding of federal data requirements and the strategic value of submitted data.
• Build confidence in leveraging IPEDS data to inform internal decision-making and external accountability efforts.

Supporting a cross-institutional cohort assists your organization in:

• Standardizing IPEDS reporting knowledge and practices across member institutions.
• Reducing errors and improving the reliability of federal data submissions system-wide.
• Enhancing capacity for data-driven benchmarking, planning, and accreditation support.
• Demonstrating a proactive commitment to compliance, transparency, and institutional effectiveness.

Course Details

• Format: Varies depending on scope. Options include on-demand tutorials, online courses, monthly live online workshops, and in-person workshops.
• Duration: Varies depending on scope