Introduction to Weather Interpretation
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Credit(s)
Professional Development
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Elevate your emergency management skills with our focused short course designed to empower professionals in the weather forecasting field.
Master the Essentials: Learn how to efficiently locate and interpret weather data to support emergency planning and decision-making processes.
Industry-Relevant Expertise: Weather data analysis is a vital skill for emergency management roles, often requiring proficiency in navigating diverse tools and platforms—from National Weather Service resources to NYS Mesonet and private-sector solutions.
Streamlined Learning: This microcredential equips you with the knowledge to confidently gather and interpret weather information shared across multiple sources, helping you create actionable reports and plans with ease.
Take the next step to learn how to understand the information shared across numerous weather sources.
Additional Information:
In this course, you will gain the tools and expertise to become career-ready, identifying areas for personal growth through forecasting while receiving constructive feedback from industry professionals.
You will network with other professionals in your field and related disciplines, building valuable connections throughout the program. Collaborative in-class activities will enhance your listening skills and allow you to leverage your personal strengths, fostering positive working relationships with your peers.
This course challenges you to navigate advanced technological resources, equipping you to adapt quickly to the complexities of weather models. While forecasting, you will address the needs of marginalized communities impacted by severe weather events, ensuring equity-minded and collaborative decision-making.
Your communication skills will be sharpened as you deliver clear and organized weather forecast presentations, demonstrating proficiency in both verbal and written formats. You will also gather and analyze information from various sources to aggregate forecast information, while developing an awareness of personal biases and their impact on data interpretation.
By the end of this program, you will be prepared to excel in your professional endeavors with the confidence to tackle the unique challenges of forecasting in an ever-evolving landscape.
University Instructor(s)
SWRCC Director and Adjunct Professor
Atmospheric Sciences Research Center, Department of Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences
