We serve a variety of professionals, from scientists and engineers to technicians and emergency responders.
Professional training
We offer a range of options, including self-paced modules, virtual classrooms, and on-site training, that are designed to help professionals sharpen their skills and knowledge in the Earth system sciences.
All education & trainingInstructor-led courses
The COMET Program provides professional training tailored to your organization’s needs, including on-site courses and distance education.
Self-paced online training
COMET’s MetEd website serves up free online training resources covering a broad range of topics, from fire weather forecasting to space weather impacts on aviation.
UCAR workshops for professionals
We offer highly specialized workshops across disciplines related to the Earth system sciences. Be sure to check out our calendar for the latest offerings.
Heliophysics
This collaborative project offers fellowships, workshops, and resources aimed at deepening understanding of the Sun-Earth connection.
Harnessing GPS for Earth system observations
Our COSMIC program offers workshops and events focused on innovative observing techniques that take advantage of existing space- and ground-based GPS signals.
Data access, analysis & visualization
Our Unidata program offers trainings and workshops that cover all things data, from accessing near-real-time observations and other geoscience data to using software to analyze and visualize that data.
Workshops at NCAR
Learn about the workshops available at NCAR, which cover everything from using our community models to incorporating indigenous knowledge and communities into climate science.