data.census.gov Workshops
data.census.gov Workshops
These participatory classes walk you through examples of using data.census.gov to find demographic and economic data.
Time is allotted throughout the training for questions, and participation is strongly encouraged.
- Please click the box below to view available classes.
- Registration is required to attend these workshops. Attendance is limited to 50 participants per session.
***When registering, if you receive a message that the date you selected is full, please sign up for a later class. We are trying to move classes to the No Seating Available section as they fill, but sometimes there is a lag in that update.
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Basics of Finding Data Using data.census.govIn these participatory classes, data.census.gov outreach staff walk you through examples that cover basics and advanced of using data.census.gov to find data.
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Advanced Usage of data.census.govThese participatory classes walk you through some of the more advanced ways to use data.census.gov to find demographic and economic data.
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Making the Most of Mapping in data.census.govJoin us in this participatory class as we look at mapping capabilities in data.census.gov.
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Basics of Using the Microdata Access Tool in data.census.govJoin us for a participatory class that walks you through the Microdata Access Tool (MDAT) within data.census.gov.
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Basics of Using the Census APIJoin us in this hands-on class as we learn how to access data through the Census Data Application Programming Interface (API).
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Data.census.gov Geography Essentials for BeginnersThis introductory workshop is geared towards data users who want to master the fundamentals of census geographies.
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Finding American Community Survey DataIn this participatory class, our staff will walk you through various ways of accessing data from the ACS via three of our data tools.
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Finding Economic Data on data.census.gov and the APIThis workshop is geared towards intermediate/advanced data.census.gov users who want to learn how to access economic datasets on data.census.gov and the API.
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As we continue to develop new functionalities like search by address and advanced printing and download options, please let us know what features are important to you.
Please send your questions or comments on data.census.gov, Census API, or Microdata Access to census.data@census.gov
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