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Upcoming training for the Rutgers community

Looking for tech-focused trainings or workshops? View the selection of upcoming events below. Have a training that’s not listed? Reach out to us.

March training and workshops

R Data Wrangling with dplyr, tidyr, readr, and more
March 5: 4–5:30 p.m.

This session reviews major packages within the tidyverse that relate to the essential data handling steps required before (and during) data analysis.

Data Analysis 2 (statistical tests, regression, sampling, bootstrap, and more + comparison with Python)
March 6: 3–4:30 p.m.

This workshop reviews statistical tests, regression, sampling and bootstrap methods, and more. The focus here is on implementing statistics using R, with a comparison to Python techniques for accomplishing similar tasks.

Data Science Basics: Introduction to Github and Website Hosting
March 10: 10–11:30 a.m.

Create your own website for a personal project or portfolio using Github to host it. Participants will learn basic HTML and use of Git. No previous coding experience is needed.

Data-Driven Decision Making: A/B Testing and Statistical Hypothesis Testing
March 10: 2–3:30 p.m.

This workshop aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to implement A/B testing and statistical hypothesis testing for data-driven decision-making. 

R Graphics with ggplot2
March 13: 3–4:30 p.m.

The ggplot2 package from the tidyverse provides extensive and flexible graphical capabilities within a consistent framework.  This session introduces the main features of ggplot2.

University policies/resources available
March 20: 10–11 a.m.

This training will cover federal ADA laws, university policies, and resources for supporting students, staff, and faculty with disabilities. Targeted at IT professionals and customer service roles, OIT-Accessibility services and how to access additional support will be explored.

Data Science Basics: Your questions answered!
March 24: 10–11:30 a.m.

Bring your questions about coding to this open session. Questions about coding in Python, R, SQL, and Git will be answered.

Demystifying Generative AI
March 24: 2–3:30 p.m.

This workshop offers a beginner-friendly introduction to generative AI, exploring its capabilities, limitations, and applications in personal and professional contexts.

Which Citation Manager?
March 28: 2–3 p.m.

This workshop will provide students with an overview of the main features of three of the most popular citation management software programs–RefWorks and Zotero.

Large Language Models: From Theory to Implementation
March 31: 2–3:30 p.m.

This workshop introduces the basics of Large Language Models (LLMs), covering their foundations, capabilities, and practical applications.

April training and workshops

Intro to Citation Management
April 1: 12:45–1:45 p.m.

Struggling with citations? Learn how Refworks and other citation management software can make the citation process painless.

Data Publication 2 (publishing to data repositories and creating R packages)
April 2: 2–3:30 p.m.

This workshop first reviews repositories for data publication such as Dataverse, ICPSR, OSF, Zenodo, and more. Then turns to a detailed discussion of building R packages.

Fundamentals of SAS: Statistical Analysis Software
April 2: 3–4 p.m.

This workshop will teach students how to explore and access SAS data sets, import and export non-SAS file formats, and manipulate data with formulas and assignment statements.

Data Visualization 2 (interactive visualizations with Shiny, including hosting a Shiny server)
April 3: 3–4:30 p.m.

This workshop covers creating interactive visualizations with Shiny in RStudio, delivering Shiny visualizations on the web, and hosting a Shiny server.

Generative AI Applications with AI Agents
April 7: 2–3:30 p.m.

This workshop explores the integration of generative AI with autonomous agents to create innovative applications that can solve problems, automate tasks, and enhance creativity.

Digitization Basics
April 8: 1–1:30 p.m.

This session will cover questions to ask and things to think about before starting a digital project.

Building Intelligent Recommendation Systems
April 14: 2–3:30 p.m.

Dive into the fascinating world of recommender systems, the backbone of personalized experiences in today’s digital age. In this workshop, you’ll uncover how platforms like Netflix, Amazon, and Spotify predict what users want.

Sensus Access/Reformatting your documents
April 17: 10–11 a.m.

This hands-on training session will help you learn how to make documents more accessible. Sensus Access for converting PDFs and ways to reformat documents using Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat will be explored. By the end, you’ll be equipped to create more readable and inclusive documents.

R Data Wrangling with dplyr, tidyr, readr, and more
April 17: 3–4:30 p.m.

This session reviews major packages within the tidyverse that relate to the essential data handling steps required before (and during) data analysis.

AI courses from Rutgers technology providers

Looking to level up your AI knowledge and literacy? Explore AI-focused courses from Rutgers technology providers like Google, Microsoft, and LinkedIn Learning.

Prompt engineering: How to talk to the AIs

This course offers prompt engineering tips along with a variety of sample prompts and responses to help you get optimal results from AI tools. (29m)

Introduction to generative AI

This introductory course dives into what generative AI is, how it is used, and how it differs from traditional machine learning methods. (45m)

Explore responsible AI

This course highlights responsible AI practices, including best practices, principles, and the implications of human-AI interaction. (34m)

Adobe training from LinkedIn Learning

Want to sharpen those Adobe skills in your free time? Or just looking to expand your tech knowledge without attending an event? LinkedIn Learning offers an extensive collection of video courses, resources, and more.

Photoshop

Learn how to design graphics and enhance images with ease.

Premiere

Improve your video editing skills on this key Adobe application.

InDesign

See how to create works like posters, flyers, and more.

View more courses and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Additional training resources

OARC training events and workshops

View educational materials from the Office of Advanced Research Computing (OARC) or the calendar for trainings.

Rutgers Libraries events and workshops

Check out the full calendar of events for the Rutgers community from the Rutgers Libraries.

Digital accessibility training and workshops

Stay up to date on resources and workshops from the Digital Accessbility team.

Information security and compliance training

View resources from the Information Security Office to stay current with training requirements.