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

NCSS Training Course Materials -- Links training course materials.

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

Job Aids -- Access to job aids prepared as alternatives to training.

On-the-Job Training (OJT) Modules -- Training modules for newly employed soil scientists and non-soil scientists.

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

Syllabuses -- Recommendations for soil scientists and GIS support.

Specialized Training and Training Plans -- Training plans, list of courses, and course descriptions for soil scientists and others in the National Cooperative Soil Survey.

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.

Links -- Additional training websites.