National Weather Service Training Portal Team http://www.weather.gov/training News and Annoucements from National Weather Service Training en-us None robb.kookaby@noaa.gov (Robb Kookaby) robb.kookaby@noaa.gov (Robb Kookaby) Saturday Sunday Wed, 22 May 2013 14:36:58 -0400 general http://validator.w3.org/feed/rss2.html National Weather Service Training Portal http://weather.gov/images/xml_logo.gif http://www.weather.gov/training Feed provided by NWS OCWWS Training Division 10 Training News 05/22 http://www.weather.gov/training Weather Research & Forecasting Environmental Modeling System (WRF EMS) version 3.4.1. The WRF EMS is a complete, full-physics, state-of-the-science NWP system used within the NWS for local research and training purposes. WRF EMS has experienced a big increase in usage around the world, with over 1100 users in 97 countries. The latest release incorporates a recent version of the WRF model in addition to many new features and available forecast fields. For additional information please visit the SOO STRC Website, or contact Robert.Rozumalski@noaa.gov.


]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 14:35:57 -0400 http://www.weather.gov/training?rand=1372069296 Training News 04/30 http://www.weather.gov/training Climatology for the Operational Forecaster. This module introduces the Climate Analysis Process in the context of preparing a climatological brief for a naval ship deployment. Recommendations for assembling a climatological brief tailored to your customer's needs are included. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:32 -0400 Training News 04/25 http://www.weather.gov/training schedule of live teletraining sessions through May, which includes a new session on VIIRS Satellite Imagery in AWIPS. The next VISIT Satellite Chat sessions are May 15th. All VISIT teletraining is listed on the Training Events Planning Calendar.


]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:53 -0400 Training News 04/19 http://www.weather.gov/training Introduction to Ensembles: Forecasting Hurricane Sandy. This 1.5-hour module provides an introduction to ensemble forecast systems with an operational case study of Hurricane Sandy. The module concentrates on model ensembles from NCEP and FNMOC. Probabilistic medium to long-range forecasts of winds and waves developed from these ensemble forecast systems are applied to a ship transit and coastal resource protection. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:04 -0400 Training News 04/18 http://www.weather.gov/training Advances in Space-Based Nighttime Visible Observation. This one-hour module explores the types of atmospheric and surface features that can be observed at night. It describes the recent technical improvements in nighttime visible imaging with the Suomi VIIRS Day/Night Band, the lunar phases and conditions necessary for effective nighttime visible imaging, and associated operational uses. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:15 -0400 Training News 04/11 http://www.weather.gov/training Forecasters' Overview of the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. This module provides an introduction to the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea for weather forecasters by describing major aspects of the region's geography, oceanography, and climatology. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:36 -0400 Training News 04/10 http://www.weather.gov/training NWR NAUTEL Transmitter - B2401 scheduled for 4/29 - 05/03
CRS Maintenance - B2102 scheduled for 5/15 - 5/22 NWR Crown Transmitter - B1901 scheduled for 06/03 - 06/07
NWR Crown Transmitter - B1901 scheduled for 06/17 - 06/21
NWR Crown Transmitter - B1901 scheduled for 07/29 - 08/02 The last listing (NWR Crown Transmitter - B1901 scheduled for 07/29 - 08/02) is anticipated to be rescheduled in the future.


]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:08 -0400 Training News 04/08 http://www.weather.gov/training Hydrology and Marine Professional Development Series (PDS), covering the duties of NWS operational forecasters in these areas, are now active. Available from the Training Portal's PDS Page, these PDS provide a framework for the Hydrology and Marine training programs. The basic idea behind the PDS concept is that individuals or offices with a specific job responsibility can, for each associated job duty, easily find training resources (instructional components or ICs) to help bring their performance of that job duty up to a sufficient level.


]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:00 -0400 Training News 04/05 http://www.weather.gov/training Advanced Warning Operations Course (AWOC), Core and Severe Tracks. Three of the new courses are in the Core Track (Social Science Aspects of Post Mortems and Crisis Communications Modules 1 & 2), which focus on warning decision making and support. The other three new courses are in the Severe Track (Conceptual Models for Supercell Tornadic Storms, Warning Decision Making Issues with Derecho-Producing QLCS Events, and Tornado Warning Guidance 2013), which emphasize the use of new science, technology, and storm-based warning issues. There is a new Learning Plan in the LMS for these new AWOC lessons: WDTB AWOC Courses Update - FY13. For more information on these new lessons, or AWOC in general, please visit: http://www.wdtb.noaa.gov/courses/awoc/.


]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:44 -0400 Training News 04/02 http://www.weather.gov/training AWIPS-2 GFE Focal Point Curriculum, 1st edition. The target audiences for this curriculum are new GFE Focal Points or Focal Points in need of a refresher. Please note that this curriculum is comprised of seven separate courses. You will receive credit for each course separately. You must register for each of the courses separately or be enrolled in a learning plan which contains all seven courses. To locate these modules in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:21 -0400 Training News 03/28 http://www.weather.gov/training schedule of live teletraining sessions through April, which includes a new session on VIIRS Satellite Imagery in AWIPS. The next VISIT Satellite Chat sessions are April 17th. All VISIT teletraining is listed on the Training Events Planning Calendar.


]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:43 -0400 Training News 03/28 http://www.weather.gov/training AWIPS II System Admin - M18X2 course scheduled for September has been extended to include an additional day based on FRT recommendations. New dates have been posted in both the print and Google calendars and are as follows: 09/10/2013 - 09/26/13.


]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:49 -0400 Training News 03/27 http://www.weather.gov/training NWR Crown Transmitter - B1901 resident courses for April and June have been extended to include the full week. New dates have been posted in both the print and Google calendars and are as follows: April 9-11 is now April 8-12; June 4-6 is now 3-7; and June 18-20 is now June 17-21.


]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:19 -0400 Training News 03/15 http://www.weather.gov/training Pressure Gradient Force, the first in a series of short, self-contained learning objects covering foundational concepts in dynamic meteorology.


]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:21 -0400 Training News 03/15 http://www.weather.gov/training Management and Supervision Resident component for current enrollees of the distance learning course has been postponed to Tuesday, Sep. 10th, 8:00 AM – Thursday, September 19th, 11:30 AM. More details are available on the course Google Site.


]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:01 -0400 Training News 03/11 http://www.weather.gov/training NWSTC Facebook page in support of National Severe Weather Preparedness Week. These videos featured information on our radar, upper air, hydrology, and radio transmitter training efforts as well as information on our new co-located Operational Proving Ground. So far, these videos have received more than 4,000 views. Click here to view these videos and be sure to “Like” the NWSTC Facebook page to receive future updates!


]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:33 -0400 Training News 03/01 http://www.weather.gov/training GOES-R ABI: Next Generation Satellite Imaging. This one-hour module focusses on the GOES-R ABI 16-channel imager to be launched this decade. With increased spectral coverage, higher spatial resolution, and more frequent imaging, the ABI will bring significant improvements to forecasting, NWP, and climate and environmental monitoring. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:35 -0500 Training News 02/15 http://www.weather.gov/training

]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:49 -0500 Training News 01/29 http://www.weather.gov/training schedule of live teletraining sessions through February. The next VISIT Satellite Chat sessions are Wednesday, February 13th. All VISIT teletraining is listed on the Training Events Planning Calendar.


]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:05 -0500 Training News 01/17 http://www.weather.gov/training Radar Data Acquisition Unit (RDA)/Radar Product Generator (RPG) Build 13.1. The training focuses on updates to the RPG dual-polarization algorithms and the Two Dimensional Velocity Dealiasing Algorithm (2D-VDA). Please visit this training's course page for more information on the changes and how to complete the lesson.


]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:02 -0500 Training News 01/16 http://www.weather.gov/training CHPS Advanced Configuration Course. This module provides descriptions, examples, illustrations, job sheets, and instructions on tasks associated with advanced CHPS configuration. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:13 -0500 Training News 01/08 http://www.weather.gov/training CRS Maintenance - B2102 class for 01/09-01/16 has been rescheduled to 01/23/2013 - 01/30/2013.


]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:08 -0500 Training News 12/13 http://www.weather.gov/training schedule of live teletraining sessions through January 2013, which includes new sessions on GOES-R Fog and Low Stratus Products, as well as Synthetic Satellite Imagery for Forecasting Cyclogenesis. All VISIT teletraining is listed on the Training Events Planning Calendar.


]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:04 -0500 Training News 12/11 http://www.weather.gov/training CHPS Display Configuration Training. This module provides descriptions, examples, illustrations, job sheets,and instructions on configuration tasks associated with displays in the Community Hydrologic Prediction System (CHPS). To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:01 -0500 Training News 12/05 http://www.weather.gov/training updated CHPS Basic Configuration Training. This module provides descriptions, examples, illustrations, job sheets, and instructions on basic configuration tasks associated with the Community Hydrologic Prediction System (CHPS). To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 12:32 -0500 Training News 12/03 http://www.weather.gov/training

]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:43 -0500 Training News 11/29 http://www.weather.gov/training no longer cancelled. This class will occur at the NWSTC on  12/12/2012 - 12/19/2012. 


]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:46 -0500 Training News 11/20 http://www.weather.gov/training Satellite Monitoring of Atmospheric Composition. This one-hour module provides an overview of the main satellite applications in this area, discusses operational uses of satellites in air quality forecasting, and provides a brief history of atmospheric composition satellite missions. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:19 -0500 Training News 11/16 http://www.weather.gov/training

]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:22 -0500 Training News 11/13 http://www.weather.gov/training Preparing Hydro-climate Inputs for Climate Change in Water Resource Planning. This three-hour module describes the process of selecting the best available climate projection information and using it to create "climate-adjusted weather" inputs to be used for modeling climate change impacts. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:43 -0500 Training News 11/05 http://www.weather.gov/training The National Weather Service Training Center (NWSTC) has announced the publication of the New Hire Learning Plan in the NWS Learning Center.  The learning plan is designed to help new employees and their supervisors though the first year.  It includes: an introduction to the entire NWS and NOAA, mandated training, team building and personal growth skills and resources to better understand NWS benefits.  Supervisors need to enroll new hires into the path through the NWS Learning Center.  More information can be found in the NWS Learning Center under “I am a New NWS Employee.”


]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:13 -0500 Training News 10/31 http://www.weather.gov/training Using NWSChat, 1st edition. The target audience for this 2-hour module is Warning Coordination Meteorologists (WCMs), Service Coordination Hydrologists (SCHs), Meteorologists-in-Charge (MICs), Information Technology Officers (ITOs), Incident Meteorologists (IMETs), and forecasters. Click here to access this module in the NWS Learning Center.


]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:04 -0400 Training News 10/29 http://www.weather.gov/training schedule of live teletraining sessions through December, which includes new sessions on GOES-R Fog and Low Stratus Products, as well as Synthetic Satellite Imagery for Forecasting Cyclogenesis. The next VISIT Satellite Chat sessions are November 14th. All VISIT teletraining is listed on the Training Events Planning Calendar.


]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:05 -0400 Training News 10/18 http://www.weather.gov/training The National Weather Service Training Center (NWSTC) has announced the publication of Media Training. This course is designed to prepare National Weather Service Employees for creating/maintaining a positive public image for the NWS through the use of effective communications when working with the general public and media.  Click here to access this module in the NWS Learning Center.  


]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:39 -0400 Training News 10/16 http://www.weather.gov/training The National Weather Service Training Center (NWSTC) has announced the publication of the Introduction to CHPS Training. This course introduces CHPS hardware, software, tools, and interfaces through descriptions, examples, and illustrations. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.  


]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:08 -0400 Training News 10/09 http://www.weather.gov/training Introduction to CHPS Training. This course introduces CHPS hardware, software, tools, and interfaces
through descriptions, examples, and illustrations. Click here to access this module in the NWS Learning Center or visit the course materials directly at http://www.nwstc.noaa.gov/CHPS/chps101/


]]> Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:27 -0400 Training News 10/02 http://www.weather.gov/training Introduction to Climate Models. How and why climate models differ from weather models is explained. The module is squarely aimed at the weather forecasting community: those who are already familiar with NWP models. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2012 08:13 -0400 Training News 09/13 http://www.weather.gov/training Introduction to GFE, 1st edition. The target audience for this 1-
hour module is new users of GFE. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:01 -0400 Training News 09/13 http://www.weather.gov/training Satellite Feature Identification: Cyclogenesis. This less than 1-hour module guides the learner through basic concepts for using water vapor satellite imagery to identify conditions that make extratropical cyclogenesis possible and to recognize cyclogenesis once it has begun. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:58 -0400 Training News 08/30 http://www.weather.gov/training three short climate change modules. The topics of Regional Impacts, Extreme Weather, and Sea Level Rise are covered as they relate to climate change. The modules should be of particular interest to broadcast meteorologists, although operational forecasters and the general public interested in climate change will also find them useful. To access these modules in the NWS Learning Center, see the August section of the New NWS Training Page.


]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:11 -0400 Training News 08/27 http://www.weather.gov/training schedule of live teletraining sessions through September 2012, when a new session on Synthetic Imagery in Forecasting Cyclogenesis will be offered on the 25th, 26th and 28th. The next VISIT Satellite Chat will be held Wednesday, September 12th, and will focus on real-time significant weather events. All VISIT teletraining is listed on the Training Events Planning Calendar.


]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:11 -0400 Training News 08/21 http://www.weather.gov/training NWS Learning Center, part of the Commerce Learning Center, has a fresh new look since early June! Some enhancements include intuitive drop-down navigation menus, advertisement rotators highlighting featured training, and multiple ways to find the training you need plus lots of information to help with your training.


]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:37 -0400 Training News 07/25 http://www.weather.gov/training Training Implementation Plan section.  IP13 spells out national training which will be developed and delivered by the Training Division during FY13.  IP13 is the culmination of the National Strategic Training and Education Plan (NSTEP) process in which regional and headquarters staff gather and prioritize training needs for the entire NWS workforce.  In addition to the plan and the supporting tables, a summary presentation is posted.


]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:09 -0400 Training News 07/19 http://www.weather.gov/training schedule of live teletraining sessions through August 2012. The next VISIT Satellite Chat is scheduled for Wednesday, August 1st. All VISIT teletraining is listed on the Training Events Planning Calendar.


]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:51 -0400 Training News 06/28 http://www.weather.gov/training schedule of live teletraining sessions through July 2012. All VISIT teletraining is listed on the Training Events Planning Calendar. Also new from VISIT is 2012 seasonal refresher training on NHC model guidance for intensity and track.


]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:32 -0400 Training News 06/26 http://www.weather.gov/training Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk, 2nd Edition. The intended audience for this 8 to 9-hour module includes emergency managers and others making weather-related decisions. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:04 -0400 Training News 06/20 http://www.weather.gov/training Space Weather Impacts on Aviation. This 1.5-hour module examines the effects of solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and other solar phenomena on aviation operations. Provided is an overview of information and products available from the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), along with practice interpreting and using those products for aviation decision support. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:35 -0400 Training News 06/12 http://www.weather.gov/training Microwave Remote Sensing Overview, 2nd Edition. This module includes updates that reflect microwave sensing capabilities deployed on the recently launched Suomi NPP polar-orbiting satellite and planned for future JPSS satellites. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2012 11:58 -0400 Training News 06/11 http://www.weather.gov/training 2012 NOAA IT Security Awareness Course is now available at: http://noaa.learnsecuritywith.us/. In order to continue using NOAA computing resources, all NOAA IT users (government, contractor, associate, and temporary personnel) are required to complete this course by July 26, 2012.


]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:48 -0400 Training News 06/07 http://www.weather.gov/training System Manager Training. This module provides descriptions, examples, illustrations, job sheets, and
instructions on system management tasks associated with the Community Hydrologic Prediction System
(CHPS). Click here to access this module directly.


]]> Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:33 -0400 Training News 06/04 http://www.weather.gov/training Local Customer Outreach and Climate Services has been added to DOC LMS on May 30, 2012. The course direct link is
https://doc.learn.com/login.asp?lcid=178419&requestedurl=courseredirect.asp?courseid=10212

The training module consists of interactive audio-visual presentation and a quiz.  Average training time to complete this module is about one hour.
There are four learning objectives for this module:
(1) Know customers/partners and understand their requirements;
(2) Identify steps to prepare for media interaction;
(3) Define and give examples of reactive and proactive outreach; and,
(4) Identify advantages and disadvantages of reactive and proactive outreach.
Overall, the module will introduce local climate customers and partners, will discuss how to interact with the media, and will compare and contract reactive and proactive outreach.  The training module instructors are Barbara Mayes-Boustead (NWS WFO Omaha, NE) and Julie Adolphson (NWS WFO Pleasant Hill, MO)

Please take advantage of this new training opportunity!


]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2012 15:20 -0400 Training News 06/01 http://www.weather.gov/training Communicating Risks in High Impact Events.  Module 2, Tools for Risk Management Support to Stakeholders, addresses how to gather information from stakeholders to better meet the mission of IDSS. More information on Module 2, and the course as a whole, can be found at: http://www.wdtb.noaa.gov/courses/risk-comms/index.html.


]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:34 -0400 Training News 06/01 http://www.weather.gov/training “Handling Space Weather Inquiries” in the NWS Learning Management System (LMS).This course readies WFO forecasters by providing a basic space weather overview, fundamentals of SPWC products and alerts, and training on providing answers to our customers.


]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:02 -0400 Training News 05/24 http://www.weather.gov/training FY13 COURSE SCHEDULES Course offerings and schedules will not be finalized and published until July 1st, 2012.  If you have questions, please contact your local or regional training focal point. Thank you for your patience.


]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 16:08 -0400 Training News 05/21 http://www.weather.gov/training schedule of live teletraining sessions through June 2012. Upcoming highlights include a VISIT Satellite Chat session covering Fire Weather on May 23, a new session on using Synthetic Imagery in Forecasting Low Clouds and Fog on June 19, as well as updated sessions covering Tropical Cyclone Intensity and Track Guidance used by NHC on June 20 and 21. All VISIT teletraining is listed on the Training Events Planning Calendar.


]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 19:26 -0400 Training News 05/15 http://www.weather.gov/training two new satellite modules.

Suomi NPP: A New Generation of Environmental Monitoring Satellites provides an overview of the first new polar-orbiting satellite under NOAA's JPSS program. To access in the NWS Learning Center, click here.
Imaging with VIIRS: A Convergence of Technologies and Experience, 2nd Edition updates the original 2004 module with information about the next-generation imager flying on Suomi NPP and future JPSS satellites. To access in the NWS Learning Center, click here. 


]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 12:24 -0400 Training News 05/07 http://www.weather.gov/training Quality Management Systems: Implementation in Meteorological Services. To access this one-hour module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 23:33 -0400 Training News 05/03 http://www.weather.gov/training 2012 Tropical Training for forecasters as well as for ITOs/GFE focal points is now available. Please visit the NWS Learning Center's Tropical Training Page for details.


]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 18:31 -0400 Training News 04/23 http://www.weather.gov/training schedule of live teletraining sessions through May 2012. All VISIT teletraining is listed on the Training Events Planning Calendar.


]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:24 -0400 Training News 03/30 http://www.weather.gov/training Satellite Feature Identification: Atmospheric Rivers, which contains several atmospheric river case studies that allow the user to practice forecasting their impacts. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here. The second is titled Weather Radar Fundamentals, which is intended as an accelerated introduction to understanding and using basic Doppler weather radar products, but can also serve as an excellent refresher for more experienced users. Click here for module access in the NWS Learning Center.


]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:44 -0400 Training News 03/29 http://www.weather.gov/training Topics in Dynamic Meteorology: Thermal Wind. This 1 to 1.5 hour module explores the dynamic links between temperature, pressure, and wind in the atmosphere. The intended audience is novice forecasters and meteorologists. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:56 -0400 Training News 03/26 http://www.weather.gov/training The U.S. Naval Observatory: Mission, Products, and Services. To access this one-hour module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:41 -0400 Training News 03/23 http://www.weather.gov/training schedule of live teletraining sessions through April 2012. The next VISIT Satellite Chat session will be held on April 25 and will focus on severe weather satellite products and imagery. All VISIT teletraining is listed on the Training Events Planning Calendar.


]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:29 -0400 Training News 03/22 http://www.weather.gov/training WDTB has designed a new course on Communicating Risks in High-Impact Events.  Module 1 has been published to the NWS Learning Center: Search for "Crisis Communications Module 1" (Use Exact Search).
Module 1 addresses the growing need due to Impact-Based Decision Support Services (IDSS) for improved communication with our Core Partners. Module 1 provides a description of the crisis communication cycle model and uses actual stories of IDSS that the NWS provided during 2010-11. These stories include well-known events such as the Deepwater Horizon Gulf Oil Spill and the Enbridge Oil Spill in Michigan. Module 1 contains a Quiz that provides completion basis for that module in the Learning Center. The duration for Module 1 is 2.5 hours. Module 2 of the Course (due out later in April)  contains methods of getting stakeholder information useful for IDSS. The intended audience for Communicating Risks in High-Impact Events is all NWS staff who will be providing communication to Core partners to support various types of IDSS activities. The WDTB Course web site contains all useful information for implementation this training. (Brad Grant - POC).



]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:54 -0400 Training News 03/19 http://www.weather.gov/training Atmospheric Dust. This globally-relevant three-hour module takes a multifaceted approach to studying atmospheric dust storms. It is intended for operational forecasters in areas prone to or impacted by dust storms, as well as meteorology students. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:34 -0400 Training News 03/15 http://www.weather.gov/training March Dual-Pol Storm of the Month. This month's webinar (March 28th, 1700 UTC) will discuss the application of tornadic debris signatures in weak quasi-linear convective systems and stronger supercell events. Reserve your March Storm of the Month webinar seat by registering for the webinar in the NWS Learning Center.


]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:18 -0400 Training News 03/14 http://www.weather.gov/training CHPS Simulation Configuration Training for RFC Simulation Focal Points. This course provides information on when, why, and how to use CHPS to create simulated weather experiences.


]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:53 -0400 Training News 03/13 http://www.weather.gov/training Gridded Forecast Verification and Bias Correction. This 1-hour module describes a verification process for gridded forecast data and uses a precipitation case to illustrate its application. This is the first module to be published as a part of the forthcoming NWP Course 3, "NWP in the Era of Digital Forecast Preparation".  To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:48 -0400 Training News 03/05 http://www.weather.gov/training NWS SOO Science and Training Resource Center (SOO STRC) website has been rejuvenated to better serve the science and training needs of National Weather Service Science Operations Officers, and to reflect the changing direction of the National SOO/STRC Program.


]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:07 -0500 Training News 02/23 http://www.weather.gov/training AWIPS Blended TPW Products training session to reflect recent product changes. To access this session in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:07 -0500 Training News 02/22 http://www.weather.gov/training Arctic Meteorology and Oceanography. This module provides an introduction to the Arctic, including its geography, climatology, and forecast problems. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:24 -0500 Training News 02/21 http://www.weather.gov/training schedule of live teletraining sessions through March 2012. The first and second in a new series of VISIT Satellite Chat teletraining sessions will be held February 22 and March 21. VISIT Satellite Chat will be an interactive discussion of approximately 30 minutes in length that incorporates seasonal examples and real-time data. All VISIT teletraining is listed on the Training Events Planning Calendar.


]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:21 -0500 Training News 02/16 http://www.weather.gov/training Tsunami Strike! Caribbean Edition. The material covers tsunami science, safety, and history, and is aimed at middle and high school students, but will be useful to a broader audience wishing to learn more about tsunamis in general, and in particular about tsunami risks in the Caribbean. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:34 -0500 Training News 02/13 http://www.weather.gov/training The Training Division has developed AWIPS-2 training materials in three areas:   System Administration      Audience - ESAs and ITOs      Format - residence course with online prerequisite module   Application Focal Point Transition      Audience - AWIPS application focal points      Format - distance-learning configuration overviews and exercises for AWIPS applications with prerequisite AWIPS-2 foundational modules   User Transition      Audience - all AWIPS users      Format - distance-learning web pages, exercises, and job aid reference covering the differences between AWIPS-1 and AWIPS-2   Over the coming months as AWIPS-2 concludes its final changes and the training is updated, the Training Division will post change logs to the "preliminary" courses in the LMS to assist students in preparing to complete the final operational training.
To access the latest information on AWIPS-2 Transition Training click here and log in to the NWS Learning Center.


]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:27 -0500 Training News 02/10 http://www.weather.gov/training
The Training Division has developed AWIPS-2 training materials in three areas:
  1. System Administration
    • Audience - ESAs and ITOs
    • Format - residence course with online prerequisite module
  2. Application Focal Point Transition
    • Audience - AWIPS application focal points
    • Format - distance-learning configuration overviews and exercises for AWIPS applications with prerequisite AWIPS-2 foundational modules
  3. User Transition
    • Audience - all AWIPS users
    • Format - distance-learning web pages, exercises, and job aid reference covering the differences between AWIPS-1 and AWIPS-2
Over the coming months as AWIPS-2 concludes its final changes and the training is updated, the Training Division will post change logs to the "preliminary" courses in the LMS to assist students in preparing to complete the final operational training.
To access the latest information on AWIPS-2 Transition Training, click here and log in to the NWS Learning Center.



]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:36 -0500 Training News 01/30 http://www.weather.gov/training Space Weather Basics, 2nd Edition, which is an update of the original version published in 2005. This 45-minute module discusses the basics of space weather between the Sun, where space weather begins, and the Earth, where the effects of space weather are felt. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:06 -0500 Training News 01/26 http://www.weather.gov/training schedule of live teletraining sessions through February 2012. The first in a new series of VISIT Satellite Chat teletraining sessions will be held on February 22. The topic will be low clouds and fog detection. VISIT Satellite Chat will be an interactive discussion of approximately 30 minutes in length that incorporates seasonal examples and possibly real-time data. All VISIT teletraining is listed on the Training Events Planning Calendar.


]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:33 -0500 Training News 01/20 http://www.weather.gov/training FY12 Hydrology Learning Plans. A series of three Hydrology Learning Plans was announced on the NWS Training Portal last fall as part of an effort to meet the FY12 Training Guidance Memorandum. This is an update to that announcement. The three Plans are: FY12 Hydrology Training for WFO Forecasters, FY12 Hydrology Training for WFO Hydrology Program Managers, FY12 Hydrology Training for RFC staff (i.e. Forecasters). The link above includes the courses comprising each Plan; however plans themselves must be accessed through the NWS LearnCenter. Note: Only course Facilitators (SOOs/DOHs and select others) can actually view and assign Learning Plans.


]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:23 -0500 Training News 01/20 http://www.weather.gov/training NWSTC is offering the Hydrologic Program Manager’s (HPM) course July 10 - 13, 2012. This hybrid residence and web-based training covers the basic requirements for the management of a WFO hydrology program. The three and a half day residence portion of the HPM course is intended for Service Hydrologists and Hydrology Focal Points, with others welcome on a space available basis.


]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:32 -0500 Training News 01/18 http://www.weather.gov/training Monitoring the Climate System with Satellites. This 2-hour module describes the unique role that environmental satellites play in monitoring the Essential Climate Variables (ECVs) that are key for measuring the climate system. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:06 -0500 Training News 01/05 http://www.weather.gov/training Community Tsunami Preparedness: 2nd Edition. This 6-hour module is intended for emergency managers in coastal communities that could be impacted by a tsunami. In addition to discussing the science behind tsunamis, their formation, and their hazards, the module provides an overview of forecast products and tools that emergency managers can use to help their communities prepare for these threats. To access this module in the NWS Learning Center, click here.


]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:20 -0500 Training News 12/29 http://www.weather.gov/training Recognizing High Impact Hydrometeorological (Hydro) Weather Events". The training is based on a recommendation from the Nashville Floods May 1-4, 2010 Service Assessment. The Course addresses the Assessment finding that the NWS should enhance training for operational forecasters on pattern recognition for extreme events and use of anomaly data in the forecast process to better predict rare or record events. The course is composed of two Articulate modules and a Web-based Case Viewer with exercises (total time = 2.5 hrs). To complete the Course, go to the NWS Learning Center, and search for "HIHE" (Set Search Type to "Any Words").


]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:13 -0500 Training News 12/23 http://www.weather.gov/training GOES-15 Becomes GOES-West training session. This 20 minute session highlights the primary operationally significant changes associated with GOES-West's December 2011 transition to GOES-15. This training is available in the NWS Learning Center.


]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:32 -0500 Training News 12/16 http://www.weather.gov/training Training Events Planning Calendar.


]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:54 -0500 Training News 12/16 http://www.weather.gov/training schedule of live teletraining sessions through January 2012. All VISIT teletraining is listed on the Training Events Planning Calendar.


]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:59 -0500 Training News 12/06 http://www.weather.gov/training NWSTC has released a new course entitled Sponsorship of Foreign Nationals.  This course provides future Departmental Sponsors with the procedural information, guidance, resources, and skills needed for hosting a foreign national. This course covers methods and procedures for obtaining foreign national clearance, processes to follow when foreign nation are in government facilities, and guidelines on ways to make your guest or visitor more comfortable and secure during their visit with us. The course is available in the NWS Learning Center using the search keywords "sponsorship" or "nationals". Set the Search Type to "Any Words".


]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:01 -0500 Training News 12/05 http://www.weather.gov/training DE04: Communicating Risks in High Impact Events, will be released at the end of January, 2012.


]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:02 -0500 Training News 12/01 http://www.weather.gov/training Global Circulation chapter as a part of the entirely new 2nd Edition of the online textbook, Introduction to Tropical Meteorology. Individual textbook chapters can also be accessed from the NWS Learning Center.


]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:02 -0500 Training News 11/30 http://www.weather.gov/training NWS Learning Center for SkillSoft courses. Learners may write or read reviews for SkillSoft courses by selecting the review link after searching for courses or locating courses from the Training and Development Catalog. Use of the ratings and review feature is completely optional. Please Note: The ratings and comments provided are not anonymous and will be displayed along with your CLC username.


]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:48 -0500 Training News 11/16 http://www.weather.gov/training schedule of live teletraining sessions through December 2011. Included is a new session on the upcoming transition of GOES-West from GOES-11 to GOES-15. All VISIT sessions are listed on the Training Events Planning Calendar.


]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:38 -0500 Training News 10/18 http://www.weather.gov/training the WDTB Dual-Pol Team (dualpol_list@wdtb.noaa.gov).


]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:50 -0400 Training News 10/17 http://www.weather.gov/training ArcGIS Learning Center web page  more details.


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