NCSS Training

This training information is directed to employees of agencies participating in the National Cooperative Soil Survey (NCSS).

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Training for NCSS Soil Scientists poster (PDF; 2.6 MB)

Syllabuses -- Recommendations for soil scientists and GIS support.

NCSS Training Course Materials -- Links training course materials.

Training and Job Aids -- Links to distance learning and classroom course descriptions. Access to job aids prepared as alternatives to training.

• GIS Training (distance learning, classroom)
• Database Training (distance learning, classroom)
• Soils Training (distance learning, classroom)
• Other Training (distance learning, classroom)
• Digital Soil Mapping (West Virginia University SharePoint site for DSM applications and research within the NCSS)
• Soil Survey Database Job Aids
• Other Job Aids

Schedules -- Links to or listings of courses for NEDC, ESRI, NSSC, and NCGC.

Strategic Plans -- Soil Survey Division Training Strategic Plan and GIS Training Plan.

Individual Development Plans (IDP) -- Information for developing Individual Development Plans.

On-the-Job Training (OJT) -- Guidelines and job aids for those who prepare and provide OJT.

Refresher Training -- Links to “What’s New” postings by ESRI for ArcGIS; Digital Soil Mapping; subscription services; help desks; and course updates.

Instructor Guidance -- Guides, workshops, and job aids for those who prepare and provide training in an instructor-led or distance learning environment.

University Courses -- Undergraduate and graduate opportunities.

Workshops -- Lists and links to workshops hosted by NCSS partners and soil scientist professional societies.

Links -- Additional training websites.