TRAINING

Sociometrics training division conducts workshops and courses to help non-experts become more familiar with the tools and benefits of social science and related technology. Training is offered in a variety of social science areas, particularly in Sociometrics Trainingprogram selection, development, and implementation; program evaluation concepts, design, and execution; and data collection, management, and analysis. Please click on a link below for additional information or contact Sociometrics, via email or by phone at 1.800.846.3475.

Institute for Program Development and Evaluation Online
The Institute for Program Development and Evaluation Online (IPDE Online) provides teen pregnancy and STD/HIV/AIDS prevention program staff from schools, community-based organizations, clinics and other agencies with online professional training in program model development and evaluation.

PETRA: Promoting Education, Teaching, and Research on AIDS
Sociometrics has translated the latest HIV/AIDS research findings into easy-to-navigate, easy-to-understand online resource modules in order to increase understanding of the social and behavioral aspects of this deadly epidemic. The PETRA Science-Based Information Modules include information about HIV/AIDS incidence, prevalence, antecedents, consequences, prevention, and treatment.

The Complete HIV/AIDS Teaching Kit with CD-ROM
A unique multi-media teaching kit for those instructing clients, staff, and students about HIV/AIDS.

Data and Internet Literacy Series
The Data and Internet Literacy Series was developed with the goal of training data and internet novices on the appropriate use of these valuable resources. Comprised of a set of six self-paced training modules and a parallel set of teaching materials for instructors, the Data and Internet Literacy Series covers just about everything you need to know about utilizing data and the Internet to understand issues and optimize your research in the social sciences.

Evalution Training-Related Publications
Sociometrics offers a variety of publications developed to help practitioners and evaluators design and implement performance measurement systems in their own adolescent pregnancy and STD/HIV/AIDS prevention programs.

Tools for Building Culturally Competent HIV Prevention Programs
The Tools for Building Culturally Competent Prevention Programs subscription is designed to help HIV prevention professionals who are planning, implementing, or evaluating programs to increase the cultural competence and effectiveness of HIV prevention efforts in their local communities.