The Census Bureau offers both web-based and in-person courses to help you access and use Census Bureau statistics. These free courses can teach you how to use our databases and mapping tools, find local and national demographic information for a variety of uses including grant proposals, economic data statistics for business plans, research papers, etc. Check out our eTutorials and course descriptions.
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Thank you for your interest in Census Bureau webinars. Effectively immediately, training offerings listed below no longer require you to register beforehand! If you are interested in participating in one of our offerings, log-in details will be available here no later than 24 hours before the event.
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Description: Did you know that the U.S. Census Bureau publishes 13 Economic Indicators that measure the Nation's economic activity? Learn what these indicators are and what information is available from each.
Time: 1pm-2pm EDT
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Passcode: 4378094
Description: This overview course will highlight the basics for classification. We will discuss the Schedule B search engine and the rules of classification.
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Time: 2pm-3pm ET
Description: The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing survey that generates estimates on social, economic, housing, and demographic topics. Data users can access these estimates down to our smallest level of geography, block groups, using American FactFinder or the ACS Summary File. This presentation will cover background information about the ACS, an explanation of the ACS Summary File, and a demonstration of accessing block group data using American FactFinder, the Summary File Retrieval Tool, DataFerrett, and FTP site.
Time: 2pm-3pm ET
Level: Intermediate
Description: This webinar will address the two types of export transactions and the responsibilities of parties to the transactions. We will discuss how to differentiate between a standard and a routed export transaction. As well as clarify the responsibilities of parties involved.
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Time: 2pm-3pm ET
Description: Explore some common classification challenges, including essential character, kits and sets, and parts, and demonstrate useful classification references.
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Time: 2pm-3pm ET
Description: This topical webinar will help you in the search and navigation of the Census website, and in locating Veteran Statistics. We will include visual examples, show you actual tools to locate and access data, and demonstrate how these data can be used. Some familiarity with Census Bureau data would be helpful before viewing this webinar.
Time: 1pm-2pm ET
Description: In this course, we will present an overview on the recent and future changes to the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR). Specifically, we will discuss:
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Time: 2pm-3pm ET
Suggested Prerequisites:
Description: Our experts will classify products submitted by the trade community during this live webinar. Note: There will be a limited number of items classified during the webinar.
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Time: 2pm-3pm ET
Description:The Census Bureau is in the process of reviewing each question in the American Community Survey (ACS) to make sure the survey includes only those questions federal agencies need to accomplish their missions, and to minimize the reporting burden on the 3.5 million households that respond to the survey each year. In this webinar, we will discuss results of the first phase of the project, public comments received in response to a 60-day Federal Register notice published about the results, and next steps. The presentation will be followed by 10-15 minutes of questions and answers.
Time: 2pm-3pm ET
Level: Introductory
Description: This course focuses on the 600 series. A guest instructor from the Bureau of Industry and Security will explain the 600-series Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN).
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Time: 2pm-3pm ET
Description: Learn tips on how to remain in compliance with the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), including:
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Time: 2pm-3pm ET
Description: This course will provide you with guidance on filing a shipment and resolving errors in the AES. Furthermore, you will learn more about upcoming changes in AESDirect.
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Time: 2pm-3pm ET
Description: Discover the detailed social, economic, and housing statistics that the American Community Survey (ACS) provides for every community every year. You will learn about basics of the yearly estimates and datasets produced from the ACS, resources available on our website (census.gov/acs), and how to access ACS data products through a variety of tools with emphasis on American FactFinder.
Time: 2pm-3pm ET
Level: Introductory