In this hands-on workshop, participants will become familiar with the basic tools for data management in Microsoft Excel 2016. Participants learn how to import, extract, and manipulate spreadsheet data. Participants will also use some of Excel’s tools to help manage multiple worksheets, visually compare workbooks, and work more efficiently in Excel.
Objectives
• Create tables and pivot tables
• Explore workbook and worksheet protection
• Import, sort, filter and validate data
• Create built-in and custom lists
This session will acquaint members of the Penn State community with several of the primary features of the Qualtrics survey tool. Qualtrics is a robust tool that allows users to quickly create and distribute surveys, as well as report the results of surveys using a powerful reporting tool.
Objectives:
Want to explore more advanced options for analyzing and manipulating your data in iTwo? This 2-day, hands-on, in-depth training session builds upon the topics presented in “iTwo: Getting Started with Data Analysis.” You’ll dive deeper into the options available in iTwo, developing more complex queries while building upon the skills you gained in the introductory training.
Self-Study Option
A self-study alternative to the face-to-face training is also available. This allows you to study the materials on your own and then take a 10 question online assessment to test-out of the training. Completing this assessment serves as the equivalent of completing this face-to-face session. This is an excellent option if you are looking to receive training and access to iTwo right away, or if you prefer to go over the materials on your own, at your own pace. Please refer to the assessment and corresponding instructions.
Completing this online assessment serves as the equivalent of attending the face-to-face iTwo: Advancing Your Skills training session. If you successfully pass this test, you do not have to take the face-to-face training. There are 10 questions, and you must achieve a 70% in order to pass. You may attempt the test as many times as you would like, and there is no time limit.
Handout for iTwo: Advancing Your Skills