Not all training takes place in a classroom. We’ve put together a searchable library of recorded modules, webinars, videos and other resources to help our staff and partners find professional development information on a variety of topics.

Online Learning
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Training calendar
Title Subject Skill Format Description Source
05 Through the Generation Identifying and Protecting Traditional Cultural Properties Cultural Resources Online Course

(Time: 19 mins, 56 secs) This online training video will help you identify and protect Traditional Cultural Properties.

NRCS

06 Cultural Resources Review Procedures Cultural Resources Online Course

(Time: 30 minutes, 41 seconds).  This online video covers the basics of cultural resources (traces of human activity) and how to conduct a…

NRCS

Soils Training Resources Soil Reference Material

This is a collection of video, webinar, and presentation training resources related to soils: mapping, classification, interpretations, GIS data,…

NRCS

Tech Talk: Core Competencies Core Competency (Matrix) Webinar

Kelly Voigt and Jon Sellnow introduce the Core Competency modules and  review the current status of them.

TTCP

07 Identifying Cultural Resources in the Field Cultural Resources Online Course

(Time: 55 mins, 16 seconds). This online training course will help you understand what types of cultural resources may be present in order to help…

NRCS

08 Avoiding Cultural Resources Cultural Resources Online Course

(Time: 15 mins, 37 secs) This online training tool will cover avoidance procedures and the preferred MN NRCS methods for treating adverse…

NRCS

One Watershed, One Plan: What is One Watershed, One Plan? Planning Video
A high level look at the One Watershed, One Plan…

BWSR

2023 Tech Talks Webinar

Tech Talks is a online training series organized by the Technical Training and Certification Program. Rotating speakers cover a wide variety…

TTCP

MinnFARM Training Livestock Online Course

MinnFARM is a computer model, built in Excel, used to estimate runoff potential from open feedlots. It provides a compliance indicator (a simple "…

UMN Extension

09 LiDAR for Identification of Cultural Resources Cultural Resources Online Course

(Time: 17 mins, 17 secs) This online training will cover the benefits and challenges with using LiDar to identify cultural resources.

NRCS

One Watershed, One Plan: Three Big Ideas Planning Video
The Thee Big Ideas in the One Watershed, One…

BWSR

10 Cultural Resources GIS Data Cultural Resources Online Course

(Time: 17 mins, 20 secs) This online training course will help you identify cultural resources in the field.

NRCS

One Watershed, One Plan: Roles, Committees, and Commitments Planning Video
An explanation of how plans are developed in the…

BWSR

11 Consulting and Cultural Resources Cultural Resources Online Course

(Time: 17 mins, 34 secs) This online training course will help you understand how to consult with outside parties about cultural resources.

NRCS

One Watershed, One Plan: A Brief History of Water Management in Minnesota Planning Video
One Watershed, One Plan is built on a foundation…

BWSR

12 Identifying and Protecting Human Burial Sites Cultural Resources Online Course

(Time: 21 min, 26 secs) This online training course will help you identify and protect human burial sites.

NRCS

One Watershed, One Plan: Making Choices to Show Results Planning Video
Accountability is a key element of Minnesota’s…

BWSR