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Learning About the PDP

Learning About the PDP

Learn the benefits of the Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP), how it works for other institutions, and how your institution could benefit from joining the PDP.

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What is the PDP & its Benefits

About the PDP

Learn about the benefits of using the PDP, its purpose, time commitment, data privacy, and more.

Introduction to the PDP

This course is designed to provide staff at postsecondary institutions with an overview of the PDP and things to know to get started.

PDP Partners

Discover the education organizations that are using the PDP to help institutions and learners succeed. Once your institution signs up for the PDP, you can easily share your interactive dashboards and analysis-ready files with any of these partners.

PDP Service Updates

Find the latest enhancements, upgrades, and improvements to the Postsecondary Data Partnership.

Better Data, Better Decisions

The Postsecondary Data Partnership helps states and institutions understand data and turn it into action, making it a vital tool to ensure more students complete college.

Better Data, for Better Decisions: HBCUs & PDP Video

How HBCU’s can use the Postsecondary Data Partnership to unleash data-driven decision-making at your college.

“Where Do We Start?” An Interview About PDP Implementation

Using the PDP provides a wealth of benefits, but the process of getting started can sometimes feel daunting to institutional research staff responsible for managing large amounts of data. The good news: onboarding is easier than you think.

Postsecondary Data Partnership

Achieving the Dream’s introduction to the Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP).

PDP Use Cases & Potential

Leveraging Partnerships: How Nebraska Indian Community College got on Board with the Postsecondary Data Partnership

In the fall of 2019, Nebraska Indian Community College became the first tribal college to participate in the Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP).

Enhancements & Updates

Newest PDP Improvements: Read Flyer

We’ve made major improvements to PDP’s look-and-feel and functionality to enhance your experience.

Newest PDP Improvements: Watch Video

This video explores the updates and improvements for the Postsecondary Data Partnership dashboards.

Help

Get Help

Questions? Issues? We’re here to help!

Guide to Finding the Right Tutorials

This resource provides an overview of some of the PDP’s key tutorials.