Hands-on CAR training — Uplink Archive

IRE and NICAR are offering multiple computer-assisted reporting training workshops and boot camps for journalists in 2024, including sessions on mapping data, advanced statistics, and spreadsheet/database skills.

IRE and NICAR have a number of training opportunities coming up for journalists who want to learn more about computer-assisted reporting.

Journalists can learn how to use geographic information system software to map data and uncover compelling information for news stories at the Mapping Data for News Stories Workshop Jan. 9-11 in Columbia, Mo.

Journalists who want to expand their knowledge of data analysis can register for the Advanced Statistics Workshop Feb. 13-15 in Tempe, Ariz. Pulitzer Prize winners Steve Doig of Arizona State University and Sarah Cohen of The Washington Post will lead the session.

IRE and NICAR also will conduct intensive CAR Boot Camps for journalists who want to learn how to use spreadsheets and database managers to produce high-impact news stories in Columbia, Mo. The dates are March 21-26, May 16-21 and Aug. 1-6.