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GIS Training (distance learning, classroom)
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
     • A. Metadata – USDA SCA Geospatial Metadata Tools
     • 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 – Basic (PDF; 11 KB)
  • Tutorial – Overview (PPT; 1.8 MB)
  • Tutorial – Menus (PPT; 374 KB)
  • Tutorial – Using Online Help (PPT; 1.2 MB)
  • Tutorial – Understanding Objects, Tables, and Elements (PPT; 441 KB)
  • Tutorial – Building a Selected Set (PPT; 597 KB)
  • Tutorial – Editing Concepts (PPT; 654 KB)
  • Tutorial – Examining the NASIS Query Editor (PPT; 1.3 MB)
  • Tutorial – Managing Map Unit Data (PPT; 1.9 MB)
  • Menu Overview (SWF; 24.1 MB)
  • Edit Setup (SWF; 941 KB)
  • Validations and Calculations (SWF; 1.3 MB)
  • Queries and Understanding Target Tables (SWF; 3.2 MB)
  • Global Assign (SWF; 663 KB)
  • Global Paste (SWF; 735 KB)
  • Global Delete (SWF; 1.5 MB)
  • Map Unit Correlation Techniques (SWF; 723 KB)
     
• NASIS – Intermediate (PDF; 12 KB)
   
• NASIS – Basic Report Writing (PDF; 12 KB)
   
• NASIS – Site/Pedon Data (PDF; 12 KB)
  • Pedon Data Entry Guide (PDF; 478 KB)
     
• NASIS – Advanced Query and Report Writing (PDF; 12 KB)
   
• NASIS – Soil Interpretations (PDF; 12 KB)
  • Soil Interpretations Guide (PDF; 3.2 MB)
     

Soils Training (distance learning, classroom)

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

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