Self-Paced Online Training:
Multi-Part Online Analytical Training Series
This free training series is designed for new and seasoned analysts to learn the key primary skills needed to practice effective and efficient analytical processes. This series explores the benefits of data-driven strategies, the process of connecting databases and analyzing in Microsoft Access®, applying statistical significance techniques in Microsoft Excel®, and developing key mapping and analytical skills in ArcGIS.
Although each segment is a stand-alone "course," each builds off the subsequent segment. The training series can be found on the First Forward web page by going to First Forward and searching "Market Place" for all training or you can access each class by utilizing the links below:
Virtual Analytical Training Series
IADLEST in cooperation with TXDOT is offering a FREE virtual analytical training series that focuses on the principles regarding data quality, data analysis, reporting, and evaluation using Microsoft Excel®. It is designed for analysts to learn the key data and analytical skills needed to establish effective and efficient data-driven processes. This training provides detailed instruction and practical exercises regarding the process of organizing quality police data and performing quality analyses.
Microsoft EXCEL for Data Driven Strategies - BASIC
This 21-hour virtual workshop is presented over four weeks in a multi-faceted learning platform that includes both live and recorded training sessions, self-paced activities, and one-on-one live remote tutorial sessions throughout the four weeks.
Workshop Schedule
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To register contact Daniel A. Howard at danhoward@iadlest.org.
Completed Training
2020 - 2024
February 1, 2024 Self-Paced and Live Segments
July 27, 2023 Self-Paced and Live Segments
February 2, 2023 Self-Paced and Live Segments
June 22, 2021 Self-Paced and Live Segments
October 14, 2020 Self-Paced and Live Segments
August 27, 2020 Self-Paced and Live Segments
June 11, 2020 Self-Paced and Live Segments
June 10, 2020 Self-Paced and Live Segments
June 9, 2020 Self-Paced and Live Segments
Microsoft EXCEL for Data Driven Strategies - INTERMEDIATE
This 14-hour virtual workshop is the next step in the training series and builds on the Basic-Excel Workshop. The workshop includes threshold analysis and critical thinking, application with complex formulas, and 3D mapping in Excel. The workshop is presented over three weeks in a multi-faceted learning platform that includes both live and recorded training sessions, self-paced activities, and one-on-one live remote tutorial sessions throughout the 3 weeks.
Workshop Schedule:
| Date 2025 |
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Skills Development |
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To register contact Daniel A. Howard at danhoward@iadlest.org.
Completed Training Sessions
2020 - 2024
March 14, 2024 Self-Paced and Live Segments
March 16, 2023 Self-Paced and Live Segments
January 11, 2022 Self-Paced and Live Segments
July 27, 2021 Self-Paced and Live Segments
October 14, 2020 Self-Paced and Live Segments
Creating Analytical Capacity: Analysis in Action
This is a 14-hour virtual workshop is next in the continuing online analytical training series and focuses on the concepts of tactical analysis as a means to provide field personnel with actionable information to reduce crashes, crimes and other social harms. The training is presented over 4 weeks in a multi-faceted learning platform that includes live and recorded training sessions, self-paced activities, and one-on-one live remote tutorial sessions. This workshop will assist students with putting analytical knowledge and skills into action in support the agency in strategic and effective analysis-driven operations.
Workshop Schedule:
| Date 2025 |
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Skills Development |
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To register contact Daniel A. Howard at danhoward@iadlest.org.
Completed Training Sessions
April 18, 2024 Self-Paced and Live Segments
April 20, 2023 Self-Paced and Live Segments
Tactical Analysis for Crashes & Crime
This is a 14-hour virtual workshop is next in the continuing online analytical training series. The training is presented over 4 weeks in a multi-faceted learning platform that includes live and recorded training sessions, self-paced activities, and one-on-one live remote tutorial sessions throughout 3 week period.
Workshop Schedule:
Thursday, November 2, 2021 Self-Paced and Live Segments
Thursday, August 26, 2021 Self-Paced and Live Segments
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Self-Paced and Live Segments
Microsoft ACCESS for Data Driven Strategies - BASIC
This 24-hour virtual workshop builds off the 10-part online training analytical training series. The training is presented over four weeks in a multi-faceted learning platform that includes both live and recorded training sessions, self-paced activities, and one-on-one live remote tutorial sessions throughout three week period.
Workshop Schedule:
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Self-Paced and Live Segments
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Self-Paced and Live Segments
Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Self-Paced and Live Segments
Thursday, May 21, 2020 Self-Paced and Live Segments
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Self-Paced and Live Segments
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 Self-Paced and Live Segments
Microsoft ACCESS for Data-Driven Strategies - INTERMEDIATE
This 14-hour virtual workshop is the next step in the training series and builds on the Basic-Access Workshop. The workshop includes the topics of creating master databases and forms, mastering complex queries, and designing complex reporting and macros. The workshop is presented over three weeks in a multi-faceted learning platform that includes both live and recorded training sessions, self-paced activities, and one-on-one live remote tutorial sessions throughout the three weeks.
Workshop Schedule:
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Self-Paced and Live Segments
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Self-Paced and Live Segments
To register for this training contact Daniel A. Howard at: danhoward@iadlest.org
Analyst Mastermind Webinar Series:
In this past webinar series, crime and crash analysts shared advanced techniques and best practices to help departments reduce traffic crashes and crime in their jurisdiction. Note: The February 19, 2020 session was a Chief's Roundtable answering questions about how to promote buy-in for evidence-based policing in a department.
BJA Building Analytical Capacity: Crime and Crash Analysis Webinar Recordings
(Previously Recorded)
These are a series of twenty webinars produced by IADLEST in cooperation with the Bureau of Justice Assistance covering various aspects of data analysis. View to find out how you can help your department reduce the number of traffic crashes and crime incidents in your community.
Building Analytical Capacity
Multi-Part Webinar series.
A multi-part nationally recognized Data Analysis Using Microsoft Access and GIS on-line series consisting of 60 to 90-minute webinars previously conducted.
The Webinar Recordings are accessible for review purposes only and can be found at the below links:
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GIS: Mapping and Hot Spot Identification series: |
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