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These participatory classes walk you through examples that cover the basics of using data.census.gov [ [link removed] ].

Time is allotted throughout the training for questions, and participation is strongly encouraged. No prior knowledge of using data.census.gov [ [link removed] ] is required for these classes.

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Basics of Using the Census Application Programming Interface (API)

Join us in this hands-on class as we learn how to access data through the Census Data Application Programming Interface (API). You’ll learn the basics of using the Census API without the need for  third-party software or programming knowledge. We'll start with the basics by explaining what is the API.  Then we will walk through how to create custom API queries using just your internet browser, how to edit those queries using individual data variables and geographies, as well as how to save the retrieved data. Time is allotted throughout the training for questions and participation is strongly encouraged.  Using two monitors is recommended for this class, if available.

*Upcoming Dates:*


* *Tuesday, July 25: 12-3pm ET [ [link removed] ]*
* *Thursday, August 17: 10am-1pm ET [ [link removed] ]*

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Basics of Using the Microdata Access Tool in data.census.gov

These participatory classes walk you through examples of creating tables in the Microdata Access Tool (MDAT) within data.census.gov [ [link removed] ]. Microdata Access on data.census.gov/mdat allows you to create custom tables that are not available in the pre-made tables on data.census.gov [ [link removed] ], without having to use your own statistical software or special programming.

*Upcoming Dates:*


* *Wednesday, July 12: 10am-1pm ET [ [link removed] ]*
* *Thursday, August 3: 12-3pm ET [ [link removed] ]*

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Making the Most of Mapping in data.census.gov

Join us in this participatory class as we look at mapping capabilities in data.census.gov [ [link removed] ]. You’ll learn the basics of mapping, including how to map data found in tables available in the site. Next you’ll learn how to use the mapping capabilities to discern between geographies and determine if they have changed over time. Then you’ll take a quick look at another great mapping tool offered by the Census Bureau—TIGERweb.

*Upcoming Dates:*


* *Monday, July 31: 1-4pm ET [ [link removed] ]*
* *Wednesday, August 30: 10am-1pm ET [ [link removed] ]*

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Basics of Finding Data on data.census.gov

These participatory classes walk you through examples that cover the basics of using data.census.gov [ [link removed] ] to find demographic and economic data, including ways to search, options available for getting tables into Excel, how to map a table, and more. Time is allotted throughout the training for questions, and participation is strongly encouraged. No prior knowledge of using data.census.gov [ [link removed] ] is required for these classes.

*Upcoming Dates:*


* *Wednesday, August 16: 10am-1pm ET [ [link removed] ]*

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Advanced Usage of data.census.gov

These participatory classes walk you through some of the more advanced ways to use data.census.gov [ [link removed] ] to find demographic and economic data, including detailed race, ethnicity, and ancestry data, finding data for collections of geographies, using geographic components (e.g., urban and rural), and more.

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* *Tuesday, July 18: 12-3pm ET [ [link removed] ]*
* *Monday, August 7: 12-3pm ET [ [link removed] ]*

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*About data.census.gov [ [link removed] ]*

Data.census.gov [ [link removed] ] is the primary platform to access data and digital content from the U.S. Census Bureau. We continuously update data.census.gov [ [link removed] ] with new data from our most popular survey and programs, as well as system enhancements to improve your experience on the platform.

We’re here to help with your data needs:


* Visit our data.census.gov Resources page [ [link removed] ] for educational materials
* Learn about Microdata Access [ [link removed] ] and the Census Data API [ [link removed] ]
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