Data Training

Do you want to become an informed data citizen?

You're in the right place!

We believe everyone is a data citizen—whether you're creating reports, interpreting dashboards, making strategic decisions, or ensuring data is used responsibly. This page brings together trainings and resources to support your role in our data ecosystem. You'll find guidance on core data concepts, data visualization tools and standards, and principles of data governance. You can also schedule one-on-one support or training tailored to your role and area of focus.

Explore the resources below to grow your skills and confidence!

Data Training

Data Training by Role

Leadership

Are you an EVP, VP, AVP, Dean, Chair, or other leader on campus? Click here to schedule training with us and tell us how we can help you become a more informed data citizen!

Data Analysts

Do you work with institutional data for your job? Click here to schedule training with us and tell us how we can help you become a more informed data citizen!

Faculty + Staff

If you're faculty or staff and need help navigating our data and analytics tools, click here to schedule training with us and tell us how we can help you become a more informed data citizen!

If you need data, please see the Data Request Form.

Data Trustees

Data Trustees who want to know more about their role in data governance or around the AU data ecosystem more broadly, click here to schedule training with us and tell us how we can help you become a more informed data citizen!

Check this website if you're unsure if you're a data trustee.

Data Steward

Data Stewards who want to know more about their role in data governance or around the AU data ecosystem more broadly, click here to schedule training with us and tell us how we can help you become a more informed data citizen!

Check this website if you're unsure if you're a data steward.

Data Manager

Data Managers who want to know more about their role in data governance or around the AU data ecosystem more broadly, click here to schedule training with us and tell us how we can help you become a more informed data citizen!

Are you new to AU and need data and analytics onboarding?

Click here to schedule training with us and tell us how we can help you become a more informed data citizen!

Do you want Institutional Data Training for your unit, department, or committee?

Click here to schedule training with us and tell us how we can help you become a more informed data citizen!

Data Training by Topic

Curious about Analytics?

Want to see how institutional analytics can help your unit reach its goals? Unsure how to navigate our analytics tools? Let's talk!

Wondering about Data Governance?

Unsure how AU's data governance efforts affect your work? Want clarity or training on your responsibilities? We're here to help!

Interested in Design + Visualization?

Looking to take your dashboard to the next level or how to match AU's data standards? Let's chat!

Have questions about Data Cookbook?

Need to define a dataset or better understand waht our data means? Let's walk you through it!

Need clarity on Official Data + Reporting?

Not sure what "official" or "census" data actually means? Want to use official data more strategically? We can help!

Confused about the Data Request Process?

Are you unsure if you need data? Is the data you want already available to you? How do you get data? We will show you the ropes!

Data Resources

Internal Resources

Data Design Guide
Audience: Data Analysts

AU's Data Design Guide outlines standards and best practices for creating clear, consistent, and accessible data visualizations. It ensures charts, dashboards, and reports follow a unified visual language that enhances understanding and decision-making.

Analytics Project Checklist
Audience: Data Analysts

The Analytics Project Checklist provides a comprehensive guide for initiating and executing analytics projects. It ensures tools are clearly communicated and vetted by experts and stakeholders, and supports a polished and consistent user experience.

Percipio Data Training
Audience: All Data Citizens

AU's Percipio data training offerings are free, on-demand learning modules to build data skills across all levels, empowering data citizens to grow their data confidence at their own pace. Login with your AU credentials to start your data journey.