Hands-on CAR training upcoming

IRE and NICAR are offering computer-assisted reporting training programs including CAR Boot Camps, mapping workshops, and statistics training at various dates throughout the year.

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

Journalists can get intensive hands-on training in using spreadsheets and database managers to produce high-impact news stories at the CAR Boot Camps, which will be held four times next year in Columbia, Mo. The sessions are Jan. 4-9, March 21-26, May 16-21 and Aug. 1-6.

An Advanced Boot Camp on Mapping, scheduled for Jan. 9-11, will offer intensive hands-on training using mapping software. An Advanced Statistics Workshop, taught by Steve Doig of Arizona State University and Sarah Cohen of The Washington Post, will be Feb. 13-15 for reporters who want to move beyond basic CAR and use statistical analysis.

For more information, see the IRE training calendar at www.ire.org/training/otr.html.