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NSDI Training Program: Online Training Initiative

Online Training Initiative Status

A Requirements Analysis was performed to determine the expectations of NSDI Administration and the NSDI-related training needs of Focus Audience Organizations including USGS State Liaisons and state, local, and tribal governments. The NSDI Training Program Requirements Analysis Report summarizes these expectations and needs and outlines a core curriculum for the NSDI Training Program.

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) were identified to develop a set of lessons for each of the curriculum topics. Initial content development is focused on the development of introductory lessons for each of the topics. The lessons are developed using PowerPoint software and are available for use as completed. Users are encouraged to utilize these lessons as both online learning and classroom resources and to provide feedback on the content and value of the lessons. Suggestions for combining lessons into training courses and workshops are provided.

Online Learning System (OLS) technology is currently under evaluation by the FGDC. Once an OLS is implemented, the PowerPoint formatted lessons will be converted to OLS modules and additional interactive training features such as student registration, simulations, and exercises will be developed.



Use of Materials

  • Due to software and image copyrights, the materials are intended for non-commercial use only.
  • NSDI Stakeholders are encouraged to edit the lessons below to support their own training needs.

Available Online Lessons:


NSDI Training Curriculum



















Figure: Online Training Curriculum

Topic: National Spatial Data Infrastructure

Lesson: National Spatial Data Infrastructure Overview

An overview of the concepts and components that support the data sharing and integration mission of the US National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI).


Topic: Geospatial One-Stop (GOS)

Lesson: Introduction to Geospatial One-Stop

An overview of the Geospatial One-Stop e-government initiative and the geodata.gov geospatial data portal.

Exercise: Discover and Access Geospatial Data Using geodata.gov

A guided exercise to help you explore the features and operations of the Geospatial One-Stop portal, geodata.gov


Topic: Geospatial Metadata

Lesson:What Is Metadata?

An overview of geospatial metadata, presentation formats and role as a critical data component

  • What Is Metadata? (vers. 20060919): online PowerPoint slides with notes presented as Adobe Acrobat PDF document
  • What Is Metadata? (vers. 20061103): online PowerPoint slides without notes, slides can be edited and notes viewed upon download

Lesson: Value of Metadata

An overview of the value of metadata to geospatial data distribution, data management and project management

  • Value of Metadata (vers. 20090422): online PowerPoint slides with notes presented as Adobe Acrobat PDF document
  • Value of Metadata (vers. 20090422): online slides without notes, slides can be edited and notes viewed upon download

Lesson: North American Profile Development for ISO 19115 Geospatial Metadata New Item Image

An overview of US and Canadian efforts to adapt and implement the International Standardization Organization (ISO) geospatial metadata standard for use by the North American geospatial community

Topic: Geospatial Web Services

Lesson: Introduction to Geospatial Web Services

An introduction and inventory of geospatial web services and their importance to interoperability in the geospatial domain

Topic: National Spatial Data Infrastructure Standards

Lesson: Introduction to NSDI Standards

An overview of the organizations and activities that drive the development of National Spatial Data Infrastructure standards

Topic: NSDI Data Themes

Lesson: Framework Data Content Base Standard

An overview of the Framework Data Content Base Standard, review of key components and explanation of how it serves as the common basis for each of the Thematic Framework Standards


Topic: NSDI Cooperative Agreements Program (CAP)

Lesson: Introduction to the Cooperative Agreements Program

An overview of Cooperative Agreements Program (CAP) and its role in assisting organizations to implement the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI).

  • Introduction to the CAP (vers. 20081014): online PowerPoint slides with notes presented as Adobe Acrobat PDF document
  • Introduction to the CAP (vers. 20081014): online PowerPoint slides without notes, slides can be edited and notes viewed upon download

Lesson: How to Submit a Cooperative Agreements Program (CAP) Proposal

Step-by-step guidance on how to submit a proposal to the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) Cooperative Agreements Program.


Lesson: How to Implement Your NSDI CAP Project

Steps to successfully complete your National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) Cooperative Agreements Program (CAP) project


Topic: Geospatial Business Planning

Lesson: Introduction to Geospatial Business Planning

Building NSDI Courses and Workshops

Recommendations for combining content into specific workshops or courses will be posted as content is added to the site. Current recommendations include:

Course: Introduction to Geospatial Metadata

Lessons:

  • What is Geospatial Metadata?
  • Value of Geospatial Metadata

Course: Participation in the Cooperative Agreements Program (CAP)

Lessons:

  • Introduction to the Cooperative Agreements Program (CAP)
  • How to Submit a Cooperative Agreements Program (CAP) Proposal
  • How to Implement Cooperative Agreements Program (CAP) Project

Provide Feedback on Lessons

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