The training courses here can help you acquire the tools, skills, and knowledge you need to manage your climate-related risks and opportunities. All courses are free of charge, and are offered in at least one of three formats: online audio-visual presentations ("Online, Self-Guided" and "Tool Tutorial"), training webinars ("Online, Scheduled Lecture Series"), and residence training courses ("Onsite, Instructor-Led"). Each training module is accompanied with a test to help you evaluate your knowledge. These courses feature scientific information adapted from authoritative sources, prepared by recognized subject matter experts. The courses have been pilot tested with users and other subject matter experts and may be updated periodically, as needed.

Understanding Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources

This training module is designed to increase understanding of the causes of climate change, its potential impacts on water resources, and the challenges water resource managers are facing. Optional supplementary information on climate change impacts in the United States is included at the end of the course. This module is one of the core modules for the Watershed Academy Certificate Program. Completing this course entitles EPA employees to one Continuous Learning Point (CLP); non-EPA professional certifications can be used as described on the course's webpage.
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Category: 
Climate Change
Strategic Planning
Type of Training: 
Online, Self-Guided
Difficulty scale: 
Intermediate
Module time (hr:min): 
0:45
Source: 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Understanding Drought

Learn the importance of understanding drought, its impacts, and methods to monitor it. The module also covers types of drought, drought indicators, drought resources, and analysis tools. This narrated module is appropriate for anyone wanting to learn the basic concepts of drought. It is also part of Instructional Component 2.3: Seasonal to Interannual Climate Variability in the NWS's PCU 2: Understand Climate Variability and Change and Apply to Local Services.
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Category: 
Climate Variability
Climate Change
Climate Products
Type of Training: 
Online, Self-Guided
Difficulty scale: 
Beginner
Module time (hr:min): 
1:15
Source: 
NOAA NWS Climate Services Professional Development Series

Using Economics to Inform Decisions

When you need to estimate the value of a project and incorporate economic data, you have various approaches to choose from. This self-guided module can help, as it provides information about benefit-cost analysis, economic impact analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and more. Understanding these basics will help you identify the appropriate approach and the data needed. This course offers one hour of certification maintenance credit for the American Institute of Certified Planners.
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Category: 
Climate 101
Type of Training: 
Online, Self-Guided
Difficulty scale: 
Beginner
Source: 
NOAA Office for Coastal Management Digital Coast

Using NASA Products for a More Climate Resilient Energy Sector, Part 2

This session presents various real-world, illustrative examples of the ways in which NASA Earth Observations (EOs )may be combined with other datasets to better understand the impact of extreme events, such as wildfires and hurricanes, on energy infrastructure. Additional examples focused on the application of NASA EOs for monitoring renewable resources for energy management will also be presented.
Category: 
Climate Products
Climate Adaptation & Mitigation
Communication
Type of Training: 
Online, Self-Guided
Tool Tutorial
Difficulty scale: 
Beginner
Module time (hr:min): 
1:03
Source: 
NASA ARSET training series for energy management

Working with Lidar - Module 1 - Define and Decide

This suite of modules helps you complete the first four steps in the process of working with lidar data. Whether deciding if lidar is the right technology, locating and assessing data, or contracting these services, these modules offer grab-n-go quick references, progressively detailed information, examples, expert tips, and tutorials. Module 1: Define and Decide – Use a checklist to define the issue and a decision tree to decide if lidar is right for your project Modules 2, 3, and 4 are planned for release from Summer, 2021 through Winter, 2022.
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Category: 
Climate Adaptation & Mitigation
Type of Training: 
Online, Self-Guided
Difficulty scale: 
Beginner
Module time (hr:min): 
1:00
Source: 
NOAA Digital Coast

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