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Database Training (distance learning, classroom)
Soils Training (distance learning, classroom)
Other Training (distance learning, classroom)
 

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GIS Training (distance learning, classroom)

• Access to ESRI Virtual Campus training (An agreement that includes an unlimited Service Center Agency (SCA) Virtual Campus Standard Subscription for ESRI-authored courses. This gives FSA, NRCS, RD, and SWCD access to online ESRI software training.)

  • ESRI Homepage

  • ESRI Catalog

  • ESRI Catalog - Virtual Campus

• GIS training by path / area

  1. Soils Application Learning Path
     • Executive Summary (PDF; 1 MB)
     • Web Soil Survey (click on Web Soil Survey How to Use It)
     • Soil Data Mart (click on Soil Data Mart  Purpose and Procedures)
     • Soil Data Viewer (click on Browse the Soil Data Viewer Online User Guide)
     • Geospatial Data Gateway (click on The Gateway in the paragraph on the right)
     • Soil Data Access (SQL experience required) (Use the I want help with  area for assistance)
        

  2. Soil Survey Geospatial Database Fundamentals Learning Path (requirement: pick one of the three options that provide an introduction to ArcGIS)

     • Understanding Map Projections and Coordinate Systems

     • Introduction to ArcGIS 1 for USDA SCA (PDF; 37 KB)

     • Introduction to ArcGIS I

     • Learning ArcGIS Desktop

     • Digital Soil Survey Mapping and Updating

  3. Soil Remote Sensing Learning Path (under development)

  4. Soil Geospatial Analysis Learning Path (requirement: pick one of the three options that provide ArcGIS Spatial Analyst training)

     • Working with ArcGIS Spatial Analyst 9 (USDA SCA) (PDF; 69 KB)

     • Learning ArcGIS 9 Spatial Analyst

     • Working with ArcGIS Spatial Analyst

     • Digital Soil Mapping (DSM) (planned for future)

  5. Field Techniques Area

     • A. GPS  Introduction to Trimble GPS Analyst Extension for ArcGIS Software

     • B. Mobile Computing Working with ArcPad 7

     • B. Mobile Computing Customizing ArcPad

  6. Database Administration Area

     • A. Creating and Maintaining Metadata Using ArcGIS Desktop

     • B. Creating, Editing, and Managing Geodatabases for ArcGIS 9

     • B. Creating and Editing Geodatabase Features with ArcGIS 9 (for ArcEditor and ArcInfo)

     • B. Creating and Editing Geodatabase Topology with ArcGIS 9 (for ArcEditor and ArcInfo)

     • B. Working with Geodatabase Subtypes and Domains (for ArcEditor and ArcInfo)

     • B. Working with Geodatabase Precision and Spatial Domain

     • B. Working with Geodatabase Topology

     • C. Introduction to the Multiuser Geodatabase

     • C. Data Management in the Multiuser Geodatabase

     • C. Managing Editing Workflows in a Multiuser Geodatabase

     • C. Storing Raster Data in an ArcSDE Geodatabase (for ArcEditor and ArcInfo)

     • C. Introduction to ArcSDE

     • C. Understanding ArcSDE Table Relationships

     • C. Understanding the ArcSDE Spatial Index

     • D. ArcGIS Enterprise Systems: Performance and Scalability

  7. Custom Programming Area

     • A. Geoprocessing Using ModelBuilder

     • C. ArcGIS Server Enterprise Configuration and Tuning for SQL Server

     • D. Introduction to Visual Basic 6

     • D. Learning Visual Basic for Applications for New ArcGIS Developers

     • D. ArcGIS Server Enterprise Configuration and Tuning for SQL Server

     • D. Understanding Branching and Looping in VBA

     • D. Working with Forms in VBA

     • D. Working with Variables and Functions in VBA

     • D. Getting Started with ArcObjects in ArcGIS

     • D. Introduction to Programming ArcObjects with VBA

     • D. Extending ArcGIS Desktop Applications

     • D. Introduction to ArcGIS for Developers

     • D. Migrating to VB .NET

     • Other. Customizing ArcGIS 9

     • Other. Customizing ArcMap: Easy Ways to Extend the Interface

     • Other. Building Applications with ArcGIS Server Using the Microsoft .NET Framework

  8. Specializations Area

     • A. Advanced Analysis with ArcGIS

     • B. Getting Started with Scripting in ArcGIS 9

     • B. Introduction to Geoprocessing Scripts Using Python

     • B. Writing Advanced Geoprocessing Scripts Using Python

     • E. Arc Hydro: GIS for Water Resources

     • E. Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analyses Using ArcGIS

     • F. Introduction to ArcGIS 9 Geostatistical Analyst

     • F. Understanding Spatial Statistics in ArcGIS 9

     • F. Integrating SAS Software with ArcGIS

     • J. Cartography with PLTS Map Production System-Atlas

     • J. Introduction to Job Tracking for ArcGIS (JTX)

     • J. Introduction to Map Production System-Atlas

     • K. Cartography with ArcGIS

     • K. ArcGIS Annotation: Tips and Tricks

     • K. Cartographic Design Using ArcGIS 9

     • K. Learning ArcGIS 9 3D Analyst

     • K. Labeling in ArcMap: Tips and Tricks

     • K. Creating and Editing Labels and Annotation

     • L. Introduction to ArcGIS II

Database Training (distance learning, classroom)

• NASIS 6.0 Training Materials
   
• NASIS Basic (PDF; 11 KB)
   
• NASIS Intermediate (PDF; 12 KB)
   
• NASIS Basic Report Writing (PDF; 12 KB)
   
• NASIS Site/Pedon Data (PDF; 12 KB)
   
• NASIS Advanced Query and Report Writing (PDF; 12 KB)
   
• NASIS Soil Interpretations (PDF; 12 KB)
   

Soils Training (distance learning, classroom)

• Advanced Hydric Soils for Soil Scientists
   
• Basic Soil Survey - Field and Lab
   
• Management of Soil Survey by MLRA
   
• Soil Correlation
   
• Soil Technology - Measurement and Data Evaluation
   
• Soils Technology - Soil Data Viewer and ArcGIS in providing Technical Soil Services (PDF; 17 KB)
   
• Soil Geomorphology Institute
   
• Soil Science Institute
   
• Technical Soil Services
   

Other Training (distance learning, classroom)

• Introduction to NRCS
   
• Orientation for New Employees
   
• Conservation Planning
   
• Managing for Excellence
   
• Supervising for Excellence
   
• Effective Instruction - Level 1
   
• Cultural Resources Training Series
   
• Basic Statistics
   
• Elements of Statistics
   
• Introductory Statistics I
   
• Introductory Statistics II