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Project Management Workshop – Practical Application of Project Management Principles
2025-04-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-06 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN, 47714, United States
This workshop series will focus on an overview of the Project Management Body of Knowledge and key Project Management concepts, tools, and methodologies and how to apply them to real world business situations.

Week 1 – Project Management Introduction and System Overview
Week 2 – Project Management Body of Knowledge Introduction and Performance Domains
Week 3 – Project Management Tailoring
Week 4 – Project Management Models, Methods, and Artifacts
Week 5 – Course Wrap-up

A 10% discount is available to organizations sending six or more participants. Call 812-488-1046 for more details.
Jesse Kauffman is the Lead Consultant for Everyday Business Resilience Group, providing Business Continuity and Project Management services to local and global businesses alike.

Leadership Coaching Bootcamp
2025-04-01 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-04 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN, 47714, United States
Leadership coaching is an effective approach to develop employees through customized development plans, setting expectations, providing regular feedback, and having one on one conversations. The goal of this program is to apply a coaching approach to leadership that will build up the capacity of managers and supervisors to improve the performance of their direct reports.
This series begins on March 4, 2025, and meets again on March 18, April 1, and April 15.

SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training – Make Decisions with Data
2025-03-31 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Online
Understanding communities often requires a combination of quantitative data such as demographic statistics and qualitative data such as information about the culture and history of an area. This workshop explores a variety of Indiana qualitative data sources including historic maps and digital encyclopedias. Additionally, it introduces methods for achieving community informed decision making.
This offering is hosted by The Polis Center, the creators of SAVI. Through this offering, they will use the Central Indiana map, but the lessons remain the same for Southern Indiana region.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Anyone who wants to complete a data driven project.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

Sources of and techniques for leveraging qualitative information
Strategies for applying critical data skills to decision making
How to achieve community informed decision making.

Navigating Across Generations at Work
2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
In today’s dynamic workplace, generational diversity presents both unique challenges and extraordinary opportunities. Understanding and leveraging these differences can transform team dynamics, drive innovation, and create a more collaborative work environment. Join us for “Navigating Across Generations at Work,” where we’ll move beyond surface-level generational awareness to explore practical strategies that turn workplace differences into organizational strengths. This discussion delivers advanced techniques for building bridges across generational gaps, fostering inclusive environments, and resolving conflicts that arise from diverse workplace perspectives. Attendees will gain actionable tools to enhance communication, create more effective collaborative spaces, and build stronger, more cohesive teams. Leave equipped with strategies you can implement immediately to transform your multi-generational workplace.
Learning Objectives

Implement advanced communication strategies that address generational differences, ensuring clear and effective information exchange across teams.
Design collaborative work environments that leverage the strengths and unique perspectives of each generation to drive innovation and productivity.
Develop tailored conflict resolution techniques that proactively address and resolve generational tensions, promoting unity and long-term collaboration.

Speaker
Jeremy York, Lead Consultant and President, Invigorate HR
Jeremy York, SHRM-SCP, SPHR is the Lead Consultant and President of InvigorateHR and coauthor of the “JoyPowered Organization.” He has over 20 years’ experience in human resource strategy and business operations where he has worked with and advised all levels of management on critical business and people-related issues. Jeremy’s expertise in defining and understanding the “big picture” enables him to translate business needs into tangible solutions. With his guidance, organizations have improved employee relations, increased performance, and developed cultures based on mutual trust and respect. Jeremy holds a master’s degree in management from Indiana Wesleyan University and a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership from Purdue University. He has served as an adjunct faculty member for Purdue University Indianapolis for over 15 years teaching various leadership and human resources curriculums. Jeremy is a national speaker and currently serves as an advisor on the Society for Human Resource Management’s Diversity Taskforce.
This program is part of the Midwest Partnership Series, a collaboration between IPA, Council of Michigan Foundations, Philanthropy Missouri, and Philanthropy Ohio.

Sustain Abilities (2 of 6)
2025-03-13 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Welborn Community Room, 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, 47708, United States
This joint participation facilitates embedding the learnings into both staff and the full board. Each successive year builds on the basic topics covered in the year prior with the intention of building board culture and staff/board alignment. There are 4 “advancing” levels, with an “alumni” opportunity which is an opportunity for agencies previously engaged to begin again if leadership has changed or if other members of leadership have been identified for attendance to assist the organization with embedding the learning. Two members (board president or designated board member and ED), partner through this cohort-based learning experience, building communication effectiveness and implementation strength. In Sustain Abilities, the focus is on more engaged boards, building board culture, deeper donor relationships, with a financial plan developed by the end of the program, working toward long-term sustainability. Such things as capital campaign readiness assessment, donor communications, and planned giving are discussed. The deliverables at the end of the program are a richer understanding of the success factors and an action plan for incorporating them into the board and staff “DNA”. (Outcome measurement provided by JDLA).

Evansville Area Fundraising Council Program
2025-03-12 07:45 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | [to be determined]
The EAFC meets the second Wednesday of January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November & December. All regular meetings begin with networking at 7:45 a.m. and the presentation begins at 8:00 a.m. The format varies between in-person and virtual, depending on the presentation. Membership details are provided on the EAFC website.
March 12, 2025
Topic: Donor Appreciation, It’s Personal.
Networking: 7:45 am, Program begins at 8:00 am
Speaker: Angie Richards Cheek, Ark Crisis Children’s Center
Location: Welborn Community Room

Giving For Impact – Level 1
2025-03-06 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Welborn Community Room, 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, 47708, United States
As a donor, do you ever question whether your donations are having the impact you expect? Do you often feel like you are just writing checks to organizations because they asked or because it makes you feel good?
Over the past eight years, our program, Giving for Impact, has made a tremendous difference in how people donate and partner with nonprofits.
The sole purpose of our training is to equip attendees with knowledge and help in developing relationships with the nonprofit community. The training encourages individuals to learn more about who they are as donors by teaching them to identify their personal mission, vision, and core values to create charitable impact. As a donor, they will be equipped to know how to find fulfillment in their giving.
Once an individual understands who they are as a donor, the program will build on that understanding by equipping them with knowledge of what a strong nonprofit organization looks like. Donors will learn how to ask the right questions when meeting with a nonprofit and how to determine if they are actually making a difference. Participants will learn what a healthy nonprofit partnership looks like and be able to create their own personal plan and philosophy of giving.
Giving for Impact is a great training program for individual donors as well as family foundations, financial advisors, wealth managers, CPA’s, estate planners, attorneys or trust advisors. Regardless if you donate $50.00 per year or $50,000.00 per year, Giving for Impact is for anyone who desires to have a clearer understanding of themselves as a donor and has a desire to make a greater impact through their giving.
Jamie D. Levy, from JDLevy & Associates, an international speaker, consultant, and adjunct professor at Indiana University School of Philanthropy, IU Fund Raising School, and IU Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environment Affairs (IU SPEA), will guide you through understanding the strategies involved in making wise decisions regarding your philanthropic giving. To learn more about Mr. Levy and JDLevy & Associates visit their website www.JDLevyAssociates.com
This training is supported through donations from Jim and Carol Havens, JDLevy & Associates, Community Foundation Alliance, and the Welborn Baptist Foundation. These donations allow Giving for Impact to offer this series at no cost to you.
If you have questions or would like additional information please do not hesitate to contact: Carol Havens havenscs@gmail.com 812-453-8654 Cara Steinkuhl carasteinkuhl@gmail.com 812-455-4321 or Jamie Levy jlevy@jdlevyassociates.com

Data-Informed Giving
2025-03-05 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
Do you feel overwhelmed by data? Are you interested in understanding what to look for in evaluation strategies that organizations you donate to are using to improve their programming and communicate their impact? Are you interested in knowing what to look for and what questions to ask? If the answer to these or similar questions is yes, please join us for a training on data-informed giving! You’ll learn how to use data to drive impact. You’ll learn the 4 components of a data-informed organization. You’ll learn the why behind using data, and leave with templates and resources that will help you and nonprofit organizations!

Grant Writing for Beginners
2025-03-04 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Welborn Community Room, 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, 47708, United States
Presented by Amy Bolek, Founder and President of Bolek Grant Writing, this is an introductory training designed to equip participants with the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to start writing successful foundation grant proposals. This training is most ideal for individuals and organizations new to grant writing, or for those seeking a refresher.

Evansville Area Fundraising Council Program
2025-02-12 07:45 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | [to be determined]
The EAFC meets the second Wednesday of January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November & December. All regular meetings begin with networking at 7:45 a.m. and the presentation begins at 8:00 a.m. The format varies between in-person and virtual, depending on the presentation. Membership details are provided on the EAFC website.

February 12, 2025 Meeting
Topic: Important Trends for Fundraising in 2025
Networking: 7:45 am, Program begins at 8:00 am
Speaker: Trent Engbers, Ph.D., University of Southern Indiana
Location: German American Bank (downtown) lower level. Parking available on the street or in the lot behind the bank

Sustain Abilities (1 of 6)
2025-02-10 10:15 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Online

Community Leadership Program
2025-02-04 07:30 - 2025-02-06 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Leadership Everyone’s Community Leadership Program is a three-day intensive program (with a half-day follow-up session) in which a diverse group of community members come together to discover their individual strengths, learn new skills, gain diverse perspectives, and create a vision for our community’s future. Knowledge and experience gained during the program are then applied in the attendees’ personal and professional lives. Graduates of the program are actively and continuously engaged with a network of other alumni and community members and organizations, using their strengths and passions to create community change. Alumni are provided opportunities through LE to engage in community activities, such as through nonprofit Engagement Fairs where individuals are matched with organizations they can serve.
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IN Career Explorer: Education & Career Opportunities - SW Region
2025-01-15 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
With career coaching and navigation being a major initiative across schools in Indiana, Indiana Career Explorer (INCE) can assist in promoting exploration into various training, education, and career opportunities. INCE was created and is managed by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, powered by Futures, Inc., and is a FREE resource for all schools in the state of Indiana to use as it assists students in exploring various careers and industries based off their interests, skills, and values. It also provides insight into high-demand career pathways, allowing students to align their education with careers they intend to pursue.
Learning Objectives:

Discover resources for assisting youth in career exploration through the Indiana Career Explorer.
Explore resources that connect youth to career supports.

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SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training – Module 4B: Make Decisions with Data
2024-12-17 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
This VIRTUAL workshop will help you apply the skills learned in other workshops to your own real-world, data-informed project. The workshop instructor will reach out to you prior to the workshop to discuss your project and to help you identify the data and other information you will need to bring to this workshop to be successful.
This offering is hosted by The Polis Center, the creators of SAVI. Through this offering, they will use the Central Indiana map, but the lessons remain the same for Southern Indiana region.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Anyone who wants to complete a data-driven project they are working on, with assistance on how to apply their data skills to real-world solutions and informed decision making.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

Apply your critical data skills to decision-making
Learn the limits of data in decision-making
Incorporate qualitative information to improve decisions

USEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING
Prior to attending this workshop you should complete Module 1A: Framing the Problem, Module 2A: Finding Existing Data and Module 3A: Analyze and Visualize with Charts.

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SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training – Module 4A: Tell Stories with Data
2024-12-11 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
This VIRTUAL workshop will help you apply the skills learned in other workshops to your own real-world, data-informed project. The workshop instructor will reach out to you prior to the workshop to discuss your project and to help you identify the data and other information you will need to bring to this workshop to be successful.
This offering is hosted by The Polis Center, the creators of SAVI. Through this offering, they will use the Central Indiana map, but the lessons remain the same for Southern Indiana region.
This workshop teaches the next steps of persuasively communicating what you have learned after gaining initial insight from data. You will learn the skills to put your analysis in the context of a compelling narrative and to build your argument logically and convincingly. Whatever your audience, weaving the data into a story is what communicates your findings to others, whether it be a small data set, large data set, or multiple data sets.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Anyone interested in taking the next step from understanding their data and visualizing it, to telling a cohesive story to others about their data.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

To find the compelling narrative in your data
To connect facts that build a compelling argument
To use compelling graphics to communicate your point
To tailor your delivery to your audiences needs

USEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING
No prior knowledge is required, but you may find it useful to attend the Module 1A: Framing the Problem workshop prior to this one. In that workshop you learn how to frame problems so that you have specific and measurable questions that can help you meet your goals. You may also want to consider attending the Module 2A: Finding Existing Data workshop which explores where to find existing data and how to choose the right data source for answering your questions.
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Becoming a Data-Informed Organization
2024-12-10 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
This is a 4-part virtual workshop series with the ability to participate in the training subjects that interest you and your organization. Participants will learn the 4 components of a data-informed organization, learning how to set up processes and structure, as well as the why behind using the data as an asset for program improvement, and external strategies shaping next steps instead of simply an obligation of compliance. Best practice approaches will be shared, gaining templates, and resources for practical use. BECOMING A DATA-INFORMED ORGANIZATION will assist participants in understanding the why behind using data so they can view data as an asset for shaping next steps instead of simply an obligation to remain compliant. This training will be presented by Transform Consulting Group.
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Data-Informed Giving
2024-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
Do you feel overwhelmed by data? Are you interested in understanding what to look for in evaluation strategies that organizations you donate to are using to improve their programming and communicate their impact? Are you interested in knowing what to look for and what questions to ask? If the answer to these or similar questions is yes, please join us for a training on data-informed giving! You’ll learn how to use data to drive impact. You’ll learn the 4 components of a data-informed organization. You’ll learn the why behind using data, and leave with templates and resources that will help you and nonprofit organizations!
REGISTER HERE

2024 Kids Count Conference
2024-12-03 09:00 - 2024-12-04 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Marriott Indianapolis Downtown, 350 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN, 46225, United States
The 2024 Kids Count Conference is December 3 & 4 at the Indianapolis Downtown Marriott.
Discover a source of inspiration and reignite your drive through our dynamic selection of conference sessions, providing best practices and insightful perspectives from trailblazers in the field. Each session will highlight at least three takeaways you can use to refresh and strengthen your work.
Register for the Full 2-Day Conference and Experience:

Any of the 60+ conference sessions facilitated by local and national experts.
Resources and networking opportunities with a wide array of exhibitors.
Hands-on learning experiences.
Breakfast and lunch both days of the conference.
And much more!

While the conference schedule continues to evolve, you can view the most recent updates HERE. Scroll down to see the new staggered schedule, and below that is the most recently updated list of workshop topics and presenters.
*Scholarship opportunities are available.

SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training – Module 2B: Avoid Data Pitfalls
2024-11-25 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
This VIRTUAL workshop will help you apply the skills learned in other workshops to your own real-world, data-informed project. The workshop instructor will reach out to you prior to the workshop to discuss your project and to help you identify the data and other information you will need to bring to this workshop to be successful.
This offering is hosted by The Polis Center, the creators of SAVI. Through this offering, they will use the Central Indiana map, but the lessons remain the same for Southern Indiana region.
Data is most powerful when you understand its limits. This module will give you the knowledge to think critically about data, making you aware of what can cause noise in data and how to use data effectively despite these limitations.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

How policy changes can affect the numbers
How factors outside your analysis can impact the data
How to judge the accuracy and reliability of data

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QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits: Online Version - 3-Part Series
2024-11-19 13:00 - 2024-11-21 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
This program is offered through our learning partners at

This three-day series focuses on QuickBooks materials – all nonprofit-focused!
When: 3-Part Training Webinar Series for QuickBooks Online:
Day 1: Tuesday, November 19
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET
Day 2: Wednesday, November 20
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET
Day 3: Thursday, November 21
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET
Price: $149 Per Day or $299 for all three days!
Earn 7.5 hours of CPE credit! (2.5 each day)
All Participants will receive log-in information prior to the webinar!
Center for Nonprofit Excellence members receive $70 off with the coupon code CNPE70 when placing their order for all 3 days. Members pay only $229.
Center for Nonprofit Excellence members receive $40 off with the coupon code CNPE40 when placing their order for a single-day ticket. Members pay only $109.
*This training is for the Online version of QuickBooks*
See the event link below to register and review the agenda: https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/event/fundamentals-3-day-series-november-2024-online-version-2/
If you are looking for the class about the desktop version of Quickbooks, please go here: https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/event/fundamentals-3-day-series-november-2024-desktop-version/
INSTRUCTOR:
Gregg S. Bossen, CPA created QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits in 2000, and has since been teaching QuickBooks seminars around the country for various groups, conducting webinars, providing technical support to hundreds of clients, one-one-one consulting, and offering industry-specific streamable training. Gregg’s teaching style is funny and entertaining, and his energy and knowledge of Nonprofits make his classes a unique experience. Gregg has taught new users as well as other CPAs, who are themselves considered experts in the software. In total, he has taught over 4,500 seminars to more than 65,000 students. He currently teaches for over 30 Nonprofit State Associations, as well as annually at Scaling New Heights and QuickBooks Connect.

Grant Writing for Beginners
2024-11-13 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Welborn Community Room, 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, 47708, United States
Grant Writing for Beginners
Presented by Amy Bolek, Founder and President of Bolek Grant Writing, this is an introductory training designed to equip participants with the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to start writing successful foundation grant proposals. This training is most ideal for individuals and organizations new to grant writing, or for those seeking a refresher.
Objectives:

Basics – Participants will gain new or improved understanding of the essential components of a grant proposal.
Three Cs – Participants will learn practical tips and strategies for crafting Complete, Compliant, and Competitive applications that meticulously adhere to grant guidelines and requirements but also include unique elements to substantially enhance the likelihood of a funding award.

During this half-day training, Amy will also share some experiences, valuable lessons and insights gained during her nearly 20 year tenure as a grant writing consultant.
Click here to register

QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits: Desktop Version - 3-Part Series
2024-11-12 13:00 - 2024-11-14 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
This program is offered through our learning partners at

This three-day series focuses on QuickBooks materials – all nonprofit-focused!
When: 3-Part Training Webinar Series for QuickBooks Desktop:
Day 1: Tuesday, November 12
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST;
Day 2: Wednesday, November 13
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST
Day 3: Thursday, November 14
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST
Price: $149 Per Day or $299 for all three days!
Earn 7.5 hours of CPE credit! (2.5 each day)
All Participants will receive log-in information prior to the webinar!
*This training is for the Desktop version of QuickBooks*
Center for Nonprofit Excellence members receive $70 off with the coupon code CNPE70 when placing their order for all 3 days.
Center for Nonprofit Excellence members receive $40 off with the coupon code CNPE40 when placing their order for a single-day ticket.
See the event link below to register and review the agenda:
https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/event/fundamentals-3-day-series-november-2024-desktop-version/
If you are looking for the class about the online version of Quickbooks, please go here: https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/event/fundamentals-3-day-series-november-2024-online-version-2/
Instructor:
Gregg S. Bossen, CPA created QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits in 2000, and has since been teaching QuickBooks seminars around the country for various groups, conducting webinars, providing technical support to hundreds of clients, one-one-one consulting, and offering industry-specific streamable training. Gregg’s teaching style is funny and entertaining, and his energy and knowledge of Nonprofits make his classes a unique experience. Gregg has taught new users as well as other CPAs, who are themselves considered experts in the software. In total, he has taught over 4,500 seminars to more than 65,000 students. He currently teaches for over 30 Nonprofit State Associations, as well as annually at Scaling New Heights and QuickBooks Connect.

Building for Impact: Facility and Finance Planning Strategies for Nonprofits
2024-11-12 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Welborn Community Room, 20 NW Third St., Suite 1500, Evansville, 47708, United States
Join us for an engaging session where you’ll learn about the resources available to nonprofit organizations and how CDFI Friendly Evansville Region and IFF can support your mission. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow nonprofits, share insights, and explore funding options.
Lunch will be provided, so come hungry and ready to engage! Registration is limited.
Please RSVP to CDFI by 11/12/2024 at this link IFF Lunch & Learn — CDFI Friendly Evansville Region to ensure we have enough materials and food for everyone.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Using Data to Inform Program Improvement
2024-11-12 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
This is a 4-part virtual workshop series with the ability to participate in the training subjects that interest you and your organization. Participants will learn the 4 components of a data-informed organization, learning how to set up processes and structure, as well as the why behind using the data as an asset for program improvement, and external strategies shaping next steps instead of simply an obligation of compliance. Best practice approaches will be shared, gaining templates, and resources for practical use. USING DATA TO INFORM PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT will focus on helping participants understand how to use their data to inform program improvement. This training will be presented by Transform Consulting Group.
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SAVI Data Literacy Skills Training – Module 2A: Finding Existing Data
2024-11-11 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
This VIRTUAL workshop will help you apply the skills learned in other workshops to your own real-world, data-informed project. The workshop instructor will reach out to you prior to the workshop to discuss your project and to help you identify the data and other information you will need to bring to this workshop to be successful.
This offering is hosted by The Polis Center, the creators of SAVI. Through this offering, they will use the Central Indiana map, but the lessons remain the same for Southern Indiana region.
Answering the questions necessary to achieve goals requires locating and using the right data and tools. This workshop covers the strengths, weaknesses, and costs of readily available data sets, including SAVI, so you have the information you need to locate the data that is right for you. Hands-on activities explore the many tools that SAVI provides for locating and exploring data.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This workshop is perfect for anyone that wants to learn techniques for finding the right data to answer questions.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Benefits and challenges associated with several types of data
Where to access readily available data sources
How to balance needs and priorities to choose the right dataset
How to choose a substitute dataset when the indicator you want to measure is not available

USEFUL KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE BEFORE ATTENDING
No prior knowledge is required, but you may find it useful to attend the Module 1A: Framing the Problem workshop before attending this workshop. In that workshop you learn how to frame problems with specific and measurable questions that can help you meet your goals.
Register Here
