Healthy Places NC Data Foundations Training Series

This Healthy Places North Carolina (HPNC) eLearning series is designed for audiences with minimal background in public health data. While many of the examples will be from the HPNC initiative, anyone interested in data would benefit from participating. The training series is made up of three modules, each with two to four, 10-30 minute self-guided and interactive trainings. Module 1 covers basic data concepts such as commonly used data measures and how to evaluate data reliability. Module 2 describes how to access and evaluate data while Module 3 introduces some basic concepts on how to collect your own data through surveys. These eLearns are also pre-requisite coursework for an exciting new FREE series launching in January 2022: Data for Impact – HPNC Webinar Series.

All times listed below are approximate given the interactive nature of the trainings.

Module 1, Basic Data Concepts

Sources of Data (15 minutes): Training (will open new window)

Basic Data Measures (20 minutes): Training (will open new window)

Accuracy and Reliability (15minutes): Training (will open new window)

Population Differences (10 minutes): Training (will open new window)

Module 1 Evaluation (will open new window)

Module 2, Accessing and Evaluating Data

Accessing Secondary Data (32 minutes): Training (will open new window)

Evaluating Data Gaps Data (20 minutes): Training (will open new window)

Module 2 Evaluation (will open new window)

Module 3, Basics of Surveying

Survey Design Process (10 minutes): Training (will open new window)

Collection Methods (20 minutes): Training (will open new window)

Questionnaire Design (10 minutes): Training (will open new window)

Module 3 Evaluation (will open new window)

Healthy Places NC Data for Impact Webinar Series

The HPNC Data for Impact Webinar Series is designed for those who want to strengthen or expand their background in collecting and analyzing population health data in support of healthy thriving communities. While many of the examples will be from the HPNC initiative, anyone interested in data would benefit from participating. These interactive webinars will apply lessons learned through small-group exercises, giving participants opportunities to interact and learn from their peers. This series is free to anyone who wants to sign-up and appropriate for all knowledge and data skill-levels, however we do request that you complete the required prerequisite eLearns to establish a baseline foundation in public health data.

Quantitative Data

This two-part webinar series picks up where the HPNC Data Foundations eLearns left off. In Day 1 we’ll dive deeper into survey design, sampling methods, modes of data collection, and practical tips for conducting your survey. Day 2 will focus on survey data management and analysis, mapping, and visualizing community conditions, including social determinants of health.
(Prerequisite: eLearn Module 1, 2, & 3)

January 11, 2022, 9:00 am – Noon
Day 1 slides (pdf)
January 14, 2022, 9:00 am – Noon

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Qualitative Data

This webinar series will help participants understand and prepare to use qualitative methods in practice-based settings. Day 1 will focus on planning and preparing for qualitative data collection while Day 2 will turn to collecting and analyzing qualitative data.
(Prerequisite = eLearn modules 1 & 2)

January 18, 2022, 9:00 am – Noon
February 10, 2022, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm (rescheduled due to snow)

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Communicating Data

After attending both webinars, participants will gain valuable information and tips for effectively using data in communicating a message or issue. Day 1 is an introduction to storytelling and Day 2 will focus on creating a data story.
(Prerequisite = eLearn modules 1 & 2)

January 25, 2022, 9:00 am – Noon
January 28, 2022, 9:00 am – Noon

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Funding Acknowledgment

NCIPH would like to acknowledge the generous support of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust and the Healthy Places North Carolina Special Initiative.

Reviewer Acknowledgment

We would like to thank the following individuals for their time in reviewing the training content and providing critical and thoughtful feedback:

Courtney Woods, Emily Newman, Jaclyn Karasik, Kathryn Carpenter, Katrina R. White, Karin Yeatts, Lorraine Alexander, Lorin Bruckner, Nancy White, Simone Frank, Stokes Ann Hunt.