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Institution and Point of Contact	Training Opportunity	Training Details
Institution: University of Southern Mississippi. 1020 Balch Blvd. Stennis Space Center, MS 39529 Contact: Telephone: (228)-688-3177 Email: CB Phase (1 ,2, or 3): 2	Course Name: Cat. A Certified Hydrographic Programs Purpose: Start Date: November 18, 2019. End Date: December 13, 2019. Application Deadline: 3 months before start	Language Requirement: Prerequisites: Registration Process: Cost: (More Information)
Institution: University of New Hampshire. Contact: Larry Mayer, Co-Director: Joint Hydrographic Center Andrew Armstrong, Co-Director: Joint Hydrographic Center Telephone: 603-862-3438 (Mayer) 603-862-4559 (Armstrong) Email: larry@ccom.unh.edu andy.armstrong@ noaa.gov CB Phase : 2	Course Name: Cat. A Certified Hydrographic Programs https://ccom.unh.edu/education Purpose: Provide graduate-level education in hydrography and ocean mapping in a research-oriented environment Start Date: Aug. annually End Date: Varies Application Deadline: see here	Language Requirement: English; satisfactory TOEFL score required Prerequisites: Bachelor of Science degree that includes 2 semesters each of calculus and calculus-based physics. Some training in coding is desirable Registration Process: Apply through the University of New Hampshire Graduate School. see admissions Cost: see here Graduate research fellowships are available for students who are not sponsored by their employers.
Institution: Nippon Foundation/GEBCO. Contact: Rochelle Wigley Program Director Telephone: +1 603-862-1135 Email: rochelle@ccom.un.edu CB Phase (1 ,2, or 3): 2	Course Name: Postgraduate Certificate in Ocean Bathymetry Purpose: Provide an opportunity for early-career scientists from around the world, although primarily from developing countries, to be brought together to become experts in deep-ocean mapping. With appropriate elective content, the program meets Category A requirements Start Date: Aug. annually End Date: Varies Application Deadline: See Website	Language Requirement: English Prerequisites: Formal internationally-recognized qualification in the English language (written and spoken), a minimum of a four-year Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject and experience in ocean mapping. 2 semesters each of calculus and calculus-based physics and some training in coding is desirable. Registration Process: Apply through the GEBCO Programl see here Cost: No cost
Institution: NOAA. Contact: Shachak Pe'eri Telephone: (301)-713-0388 Email: shachak@ccom.unh.edu CB Phase (1 ,2, or 3): 3	Course Name: OCS Certification in CArtography (IHO-S-8B) Purpose: To build capacity and recognize cartographers for their capabilities and efforts through a CAT B certificate program in approved by the International Board for Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors and Nautical Cartographers Start Date: Aug. annually End Date: September the next year Application Deadline: Please contact program coordinator	Language Requirement: English Prerequisites: Minimum requirements are a formal internationally-recognized Bachelor's degree in Engineering or natural sciences that include GIS, remote sensing and at least six credits of math. Transcripts must be in English and may require the student to take a TOEFL/ IELTS/ PTE in order to show proficiency in spoken and written English. Registration Process: Applicants to the program will be required to submit: 1. One or two-page resume showing employment and academic history 2. Transcripts that document academic accomplishments 3. Personal statement with an emphasis on: -a). Reason for wanting an IHO S-8 CAT-B Certificate in Nautical Cartography -b). Number of years and months worked in Nautical Cartography -c). The types of Nautical Cartography activities the applicant has experience in 4. A letters of recommendation from the direct supervisor supporting the applicant’s capabilities and experience to be in the program and successfully graduate. After approved by the NOAA committee, the applicants will need also to apply through the University of Maryland, College Park graduate school for a GIS certificate. Cost: The anticipated costs for next year’s tuition and associated fees are around $10,000 for UMD. Other costs to consider are lodging, food, and health insurance costs in the DC area.
Institution: NOAA, Office of Coast Survey. Contact: Shachak Pe'eri Telephone: (301)-713-0388 Email: shachak@ccom.unh.edu CB Phase (1 ,2, or 3): 3	Course Name: Chart Adequacy Workshop Purpose: 1) To develop a chart adequacy assessment procedure using automatic-identification system (AIS) data and satellite-derived bathymetry (SDB). The procedure will be low cost and could be readily applied by Hydrographic Offices worldwide; 2) To train an international group of hydrographers; and 3) Replicate the NOAA Chart Adequacy procedure internationally. Start Date: Sometime between mid-July to early August annually. End Date: This is a three-day course. Application Deadline: Please contact program coordinator (typically, around January-February).	Language Requirement: English Prerequisites: The selection of applicants is based on: - a). Previous experience in ocean bathymetry (minimum two years in hydrography or cartography). - b). Nominee’s verbal and literary ability in English. - c). Experience in chart production. - d). Future opportunities to work on bathymetric projects and the likelihood of the nominee continuing to work in related subjects. - e). Personal motivation. Registration Process: Cost: No Cost