NSDI Training Program: Online Training Initiative
- Online Training Initiative Status
- Use of Materials
- Available Online Lessons
- Provide Feedback on Lessons
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.
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:
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).
- National Spatial Data Infrastructure Overview (vers. 20100604): online PowerPoint slides with notes presented as Adobe Acrobat PDF document
- National Spatial Data Infrastructure Overview (vers. 20100604): online PowerPoint slides without notes, slides can be edited and notes viewed upon download
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. 20100604): online PowerPoint slides with notes presented as Adobe Acrobat PDF document
- What Is Metadata? (vers. 20100604): 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. 20100604): online PowerPoint slides with notes presented as Adobe Acrobat PDF document
- Value of Metadata (vers. 20100604): online slides without notes, slides can be edited and notes viewed upon download
Lesson: North American Profile Development for ISO 19115
Geospatial Metadata
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
- NAP Development for ISO
19115 (vers. 20100604): online PowerPoint slides with notes
presented as Adobe Acrobat PDF document
- NAP Development for ISO 19115 (vers. 20100604): online slides without notes, slides can be edited and notes viewed upon download
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
- Introduction to
Geospatial Web Services (vers. 20100604): online PowerPoint slides
with notes presented as Adobe Acrobat PDF document
- Introduction to
Geospatial Web Services (vers. 20100604): online PowerPoint slides
without notes, slides can be edited and notes viewed upon
download
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
- Introduction to NSDI
Standards (vers. 20100604): online PowerPoint slides with notes
presented as Adobe Acrobat PDF document
- Introduction to NSDI Standards (vers. 20100604): online PowerPoint slides without notes, slides can be edited and notes viewed upon download
Topic: NSDI Data Themes
Lesson: Framework Data Content Base Standard
The Framework Data Content Base Standard, an overview, reviews the key components and explanation of how the standard serves as the common basis for each of the Thematic Framework Standards. The Thematic Framework Modules continues this suite of lessons.
- Framework
Implementation Guide [PDF] a capstone to the Framework training
suite materials below, is provided as a means to arrive at a complete
training experience.
- Base Standard: online PowerPoint slides and PDF version.
- Cadastral: online PowerPoint slides and PDF version.
- Digital OrthoImagery: online PowerPoint slides and PDF version.
- Governmental Boundaries: online PowerPoint slides.
- Hydrography: online PowerPoint slides.
- Geodetic Control: online PowerPoint slides.
- Elevation: online PowerPoint slides.
- Transportation
Base: online PowerPoint slides.
- Transportation - Roads: online PowerPoint slides.
- Transportation - Rail: online PowerPoint slides.
- Transportation - Transit: online PowerPoint slides and PDF version.
- Transportation - Inland Waterways: online PowerPoint slides and PDF version.
Topic: NSDI Cooperative Agreements Program (CAP)
Webinars:
Webinar hosted by FGDC on November 14, 2011 - 2012 National Spatial Data Infrastructure Cooperative Agreements Program
- PDF Version (size 10MB) or PowerPoint Version (size 1MB)
Webinar hosted by FGDC on November 2, 2010
- Audio Version (Note: The WebEx ARF player is required to playback the recording. If you don't have it, you can Download ARF player)
- PDF Version with script (no audio, size 8MB)
Webinar hosted by National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) on November 3, 2010, focus on Category 4
- PDF Version (size 2MB)
- This webinar was recorded, so if you would like to access a copy of the recording, please contact jenee@NARC.org
Webinar hosted by National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) on November 4, 2010, focus on Category 3 and 4
- Audio Version (Note: The WebEx ARF player is required to playback the recording. If you don't have it, you can Download ARF player)
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. 20111116): Adobe Acrobat PDF document
- Introduction to the CAP (vers. 20111116): online PowerPoint slides
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.
- How to Submit NSDI CAP Proposal (vers. 20111116): Adobe Acrobat PDF document
- How to Submit NSDI CAP Proposal (vers. 20111116): online PowerPoint slides
Lesson: How to Implement Your NSDI CAP Project
Steps to successfully complete your National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) Cooperative Agreements Program (CAP) project
- How to Implement Your NSDI CAP Project (vers. 201203): Adobe Acrobat PDF document
- How to Implement Your NSDI CAP Project (vers. 201203): online PowerPoint slides
Topic: Geospatial Business Planning
Lesson: Introduction to Geospatial Business Planning
- Introduction to Geospatial Business Planning (vers. 20070331): online PowerPoint slides with notes presented as Adobe Acrobat PDF document
- Introduction to
Geospatial Business Planning (vers. 20070331): online PowerPoint
slides without notes, slides can be edited and notes viewed upon
download
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