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Preferred registration deadline: March 14th

3 CEs

Nonprofit organizations often make significant financial investments in databases to manage key information about clients, services, staff, donors, and volunteers. But software is only one piece of the puzzle. Clear and thoughtful plans, streamlined and consistent processes, and trained and supported people are key to the successful management of any database. In this workshop, participants will learn to identify non-software-related causes and solutions to common pain points in database management. 

This is an interactive synchronous distance learning course via Zoom.

General Admission: $65**
**Eligible discounts can be applied during checkout.

Class size is limited to 45.

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Course Outline

Content Level: Beginner

Target Audiences: Nonprofit professionals with responsibilities for database design, implementation, and/or management

Agenda:

  • Common Pain Points in Data Management - 10 minutes
  • What is a database? (Flat vs. Relational) - 10 minutes
  • Plans: program design, evaluation planning, database design, implementation, migration - 50 minutes
  • Key considerations in database design - 30 minutes
  • Processes: mapping, improving, and integrating workflows - 20 minutes
  • People: training, change management, administrators/managers, oversight - 50 minutes
  • Closing and Q&A - 5 minutes
*A 5-minute break will occur approximately halfway through the workshop.  

Learner Outcomes

  • Identify non-software-related causes to common pain points in database management.
  • Identify non-software-related solutions to common pain points in database management.
  • Plan a comprehensive process for database selection and design.

Course Completion Requirements:

The Brown School is an approved provider of Social Work CEs in Missouri and Illinois. To earn credit, attendees must arrive at the scheduled time, attend the entire course, and complete an online course evaluation. You may still qualify for partial Social Work Missouri and Illinois CEs if you miss part of the training. CE Certificates will be available online within 10 business days of course completion by visiting your learner profile at https://ce.wustl.edu/portal/logon.do?method=load&parentSite=brown.  You will receive an email notification with specific instructions for accessing the online certificate when it is available.

For more information about CEs, accessibility, refund/cancelation policy, our grievance policy or other inquiries please visit our About Us page or email brownprofdev@wustl.edu.

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Section Title
More than Software: The Plans, Processes, and People Key to Database Success
Type
Online
Days
F
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Mar 21, 2025
Schedule and Location
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
General Admission non-credit $65.00
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 18, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 18, 2025
Instructors
Section Notes

Course Interaction & System Recommendations: This live Zoom course is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions.
System recommendations:

  • Operating Systems: Windows 10 or higher, macOS X with macOS X (10.11) or later.
  • Internet Browser: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, or Edge - all within 2 versions of the current release.
  • Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is Internet accessible.
  • A full list of Zoom recommendations can be found on the Zoom Support website.
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