Our Mission

The Forecast Decision Training Branch (FDTB) develops and delivers training on the integrated elements of the forecast and warning process within National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/National Weather Service (NWS) forecast offices, national centers, and river forecast centers. FDTB instructors develop and deliver a variety of in-residence, teletraining, and on-line asynchronous training content to meet this mission. Our goal is to increase expertise among NOAA/NWS personnel so that they can better serve the public during forecast and warning operations.

Featured Training Topics	FDTB Training News
Hydrology & Marine There are several new courses available from FDTB that support upgraded forecast and warning decision making capabilities in the the areas of hydrology and marine weather. All courses are available in the NWS Learning Center. Search for course title using "exact phrase" search type. These new courses are: An Introduction to Remote Sensing for Hydrology Dams and Dam Failure - Module 2 AWIPS OB8.3 MWW Training QuikSCAT Winds	Updated: December 2, 2008 11:47 MT Upcoming COMET Classroom Courses What's new at VISIT? Problems viewing FDTB modules? Try this info page on Flash Player Security issues.
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	COMET Modules at MetEd VISIT Sessions *To recieve credit, NWS employees must take training in the NWS Learning Center.*
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	IFPS/GFE Tropical Research (OAR/GSD)