Beginner SPSS Courses in NYC | Hands-on Classroom Training

This SPSS training concentrates on the most common topics that researchers use.

Learn to create a data file and enter data, conduct preliminary analyses, use graphs to describe and explore the data, manipulate the data, check the reliability of a scale, apply correlations, conduct significance tests, and perform regression analysis.

This class is perfect for those conducting quantitative research, analyzing big data and to those who want to use SPSS more effectively. We are proud to have one of the best SPSS instructors in the country.

This course is offered as private training only where you will cover topics from the outline below. The number of topics covered depends on the level of the attendee.

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Schedule & Enrollment: SPSS Essentials (Private training)

18 Hours
$999

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Tuition

As one of our smaller courses, tuition for this course is due in full before the start date. The best way to save on this course is to take it as part of a certificate program.

Full Tuition

$999
Due before the class starts

What’s Included

18 hours of hands-on instruction
Live, project-based training from experts
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion

What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many cohorts and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
Supplemental materials to assist both during and after the course - please refer to specific course pages to see what supplemental materials are offered
A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice
A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment

Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

However, if you plan to take the course live online, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.

Do you offer any discounts for this course?

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.

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Attend this course in-person in NYC or Live Online via Zoom. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.

Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At NYC Career Centers, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.

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Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.

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Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.

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Free Retake & Class Recordings

Missed a session or need a refresher? We have you covered!

Free Retake

We offer a single free retake of the class within a year.

Class Recordings

You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.

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SPSS Essentials (Private training) Curriculum

What You’ll Learn at a Glance

Creating data files and entering data
Preliminary analyses
Manipulating the data
Correlations
Significance tests
Regression

Course Syllabus

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Getting Started

Getting to know SPSS
Starting SPSS

Working with data files

SPSS windows
Menus
Dialogue boxes
Closing SPSS
Getting help

Creating a data file and entering data

Defining the variables
Entering data
Modifying the data file
Data entry using Excel

Preliminary Analyses

Descriptive Statistics
Frequencies (categorical variables)
Central tendency, standard deviations, and range (continuous variables)

Using graphs to describe and explore the data

Histograms
Bar graphs
Boxplots
Line graphs
Editing a chart/graph
Graphs using Excel

Manipulating the data

Calculating total scale scores
Transforming variables
Collapsing a continuous variable into groups

Checking the reliability of a scale

Procedure for checking reliability
Interpreting the output from reliability

Correlations

Pearson product-moment correlation
Interpretation of output from correlation

Significance Tests

T-tests
Independent t-tests
Interpreting the output from independent t-test
Paired t-tests
Interpreting the output from paired t-test
Chi-square test of independence
Interpreting the output from chi-square test

Continuing with significance tests

Analysis of Variance
One-Way between-groups ANOVA
Post-hoc comparisons
Interpreting the output from one-way ANOVA
Two-Way between-groups ANOVA
Interpreting the output from two-way ANOVA
One-Way Repeated measures ANOVA
Interpreting the output from repeated measures ANOVA

Regression

Multiple linear regression
Interpreting the output from multiple linear regression
Logistic regression
Interpreting the output from logistic regression

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.

Can I take this course online (remote learning)?

You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).

How does attending “live online” work?

Students can attend this training remotely through screen sharing software (we use Zoom).
Participants can hear the instruction, ask questions, and even share their screen with the instructor.
For audio you can use your computer’s microphone/speakers or call a phone number that we’ll provide.
Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor, so we strongly encourage students who are local to the area to attend in person!
You will need your own computer and copy of any required software. If you don’t have the software, you can usually do a free trial or purchase your own license. If you need assistance, contact us at nyc@careercenters.com

What happens if I need to miss a session?

You have some options:

You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials.
If you can’t come into the classroom but can still attend remotely, we will provide you with the Zoom login information.
You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time.

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