Hi. I am entering the research/analyst job market and realize that I need to improve my SPSS skills. I took a graduate level stats class with an SPSS component, but it was not very thorough or practical. Since most of my work is qualitative, I have not had a great need for this software. Could anyone provide suggestions for SPSS training, either online or in-person classroom training in the DC metropolitan area (I live in Northern Virginia). Really, I just need practical software training. Or, if anyone knows how best to go about gaining this skill. I have found that many jobs want proficiency in SPSS, but the only real way to become super proficient in the software is through a job. A catch-22. Also, there seems to be a range of meanings in terms of what "proficiency" means. Any guidance will be greatly appreciated. All my best, Katie Vizenor, MLS, MA Doctoral Candidate, Anthropology, University at Buffalo