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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. 

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 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

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

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. 

 

Topic: NSDI Cooperative Agreements Program (CAP)

Webinars:

    Webinar hosted by FGDC on November 14, 2011 - 2012 National Spatial Data Infrastructure Cooperative Agreements Program

    Webinar hosted by FGDC on November 2, 2010

  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

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).

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

Provide Feedback on Lessons

Please provide feedback on the lesson content, format, suggestions for additions and/or methods you utilized to deliver the content. Use this form to provide your feedback.

 

 
Last Updated: Oct 15, 2012 01:38 PM
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