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    FGDC Metadata Training Core Curriculum The curriculum is presented in two formats:
Topic recommendations based on training duration
Learning objectives and available resources for topicsTopic Recommendations Based on Training Duration
The following table outlines curriculum topics and suggests ***minimum*** content based upon training duration.
recommended recommended content      either ISO or CSDGMcan utilize either CSDGM or ISO standards
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The following learning objectives can serves as a boilerplate for the creation of your training materials. Topic names are hyperlinked to available presentations, guidance documents, or other relevant resources if available.
**Training  Topics:**
**Learning Objectives:**After completing the training the successful learner can:What is Metadata? (pdf) (ppt)
use analogies to explain the functions of metadata
list the most common metadata presentation formats
describe how metadata gives context to geospatial data resources
explain how metadata serves as a building block for spatial data infrastructuresValue of Metadata (pdf) (ppt)
explain the geospatial data distribution value of metadata
explain the geospatial data management value of metadata
explain the geospatial project management value of metadata resources
make a business case for metadata implementationNational Spatial Data Infrastructure (pdf) (ppt)
list the key components of a Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI)
discuss how metadata supports the SDI
explain government’s role in NSDI development
outline the government directives that shape the development of the US National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) including Executive Order 12906 and OMB Circular A-16 and Supplemental GuidancePortfolio Management of National Geospatial Data Assets (NGDA)
define Portfolio Management as specified in the A-16 Supplemental Guidance
list the NGDA Themes
discuss the role of the NGDA Theme Leads
discuss how metadata supports management of, discovery of and access to NGDA DatasetsQuality Metadata
differentiate between minimally compliant and operational metadata
outline the benefits of quality metadata to the data developer and data consumerEssential Metadata review
develop an organizational metadata profile based upon a boilerplate of essential metadataMetadata Quick Guide review
write a complete Title and Abstract
identify one use for Supplemental_Information
determine when to provide an Entity_&_Attribute Overview_Description vs. a Detailed_DescriptionGeospatial Metadata Standards
discuss the benefits of implementing standards
list three currently endorsed geospatial metadata standards
access information about geospatial metadata standardsNSDI Standards Development (pdf) (ppt)
identify key organizations that affect the development of NSDI standards
explain functional relationships among standards organizations
access federal policies that affect geospatial standards development
identify the communities to which NSDI standards may apply
access NSDI standards
participate in voluntary consensus standards bodiesShould Our Agency Be Using ISO or CSDGM?
identify the metadata ‘use case’ that best applies to their organization
identify the key decision factors relevant to their own organization (data type, ISO capabilities, implementation resources)
discuss the value of international and voluntary consensus standards
discuss the value of a contemporary standard
explain the OMB A-119 policy that directs federal agencies to use voluntary consensus standards in lieu of federal standards
determine the geospatial metadata standard that best suits the organizationISO Geospatial Metadata Standards
explain how the ISO metadata standard evolved from the CSDGM
explain what is meant by FGDC ‘endorsement’ of ISO metadata standards
explain what is meant by the ISO ‘suite’ of geospatial metadata standardsWhat’s Different with ISO Metadata?
discuss how more elements, fewer mandatory elements, more standardized content and the modular nature make the standard both universal and flexible
identify new metadata elements and values
explain the value of UML diagrams to concisely and universally illustrate relationships among the metadata elements
describe the value of new constructs (identifiers, metadata components, and xml attributes) streamline metadata creation and content.ISO Suite of Standards: a Modular Approach
identify two ISO data convention standards related to metadata (spatial coordinate, time, geodetic control, data models, etc.)
explain a relation diagram of the ISO metadata standards
identify and select ISO metadata standards relevant to their data and organizationsISO Metadata Standard Publication - Content and Use
navigate the document, locating needed information effectively and efficiently
identify and describe the general content of the primary ISO metadata packages
locate definitions and domains for specific elements using the ISO data dictionary
locate fixed domain values defined by code lists
determine when an element is mandatory, optional or conditional
determine the number of times an element can be repeatedISO Metadata UML Design
explain the UML ‘package’ concept
identify the components of a UML Class Description box (class name, class attributes, constraings/operations, and attribute name, type, conditionality and default values)
identify and explain the class associations used in the ISO class diagrams (association, aggregation, composition and generalization)ISO Modular Metadata: Components and Levels of Metadata
explain the concept of ISO metadata components
give examples of metadata elements that operate effectively as components
explain the concept of ISO metadata levels
list the ‘scopes’ of metadata (series, dataset, feature type, attribute type, feature instance, attribute instance)
create an example of multi-level metadataISO Metadata Content Overview: Packages
list the primary packages of ISO metadata
describe the character of the content of each package (classes, elements, data types, conditionality, code lists and constraints/operations)
explain how packages may relate to one anotherISO Metadata Content Detailed Review: Individual Package Content
give a detailed explanation of the classes included within the specified package
identify the elements, data types, conditionality, code lists and constraints/operations of each class
explain the relations between each classesISO Metadata Record Structure (XML)
explain the relationship between the ISO Metadata Fundamentals standard (19115X) and the ISO Metadata Implementation standard (ISO 19139x)
interpret record header and references
locate specific information within an ISO metadata record
edit an ISO metadata recordISO 19115-2 Metadata Extension for Collection Level Data (Imagery & Gridded)
list examples of data types that are supported by the extension
identify key extended elements
explain how the extended elements are incorporated into the source (19115x) metadata recordISO 19110 Documenting Feature Catalog Data
list examples of data types that are supported by the extension
identify key extended elements
explain how the extended elements are incorporated into the source (19115x) metadata recordISO 19119 Documenting Geospatial Services
list examples of data types that are supported by the extension
identify key extended elements
explain how the extended elements are incorporated into the source (19115x) metadata recordTransforming CSDGM Metadata to ISO Using XSLTs
access the CSDGM to ISO metadata transforms
apply the CSDGM to ISO metadata transforms
transform a CSDGM metadata record to ISO format
review and edit the transformed record for complianceISO Metadata Transition: Strategies and Model Workflow
explain the key stages of the ISO Metadata Implementation Model workflow diagram
discuss the factors to be addressed within each stage of the ISO Metadata Implementation Model workflow diagram
apply and adapt the ISO Implementation Model Workflow to their own organizationISO Metadata Implementation: Agency Use Cases
access existing ISO Metadata Implementation Agency Use Cases
compare and contrast ISO Metadata Implementation Agency Use Cases
identify the ISO Metadata Implementation Agency Use Cases that best reflects their own situation
apply key findings/components of the ISO Metadata Implementation Agency Use Cases to their own organizationCSDGM Standard
describe the general content of the CSDGM
differentiate between a Section, Compound Element, and Data Element
apply specific data type format requirementsGraphic Representation
determine the conditionality of any element
determine the repeatability of an elementSections of the CSDGM
describe the content of the primary sections of the CSDGM
describe the content of three of the five supporting sectionsUsing the CSDGM Workbook (Greenbook)
locate the definition of any element
determine the format/domain requirements of any element
utilize FAQs and example metadataDetailed Review
locate the appropriate element to document specific information about a data resource
write a compliant metadata record for a data resource
apply the CSDGM to their own data management needs
describe how using ‘template’ approach can simplify and expedite metadata creationMetadata Tools (ISO or CSDGM)
list the types of functions that metadata tools support (creation, validation, transformation, presentation, publication, etc.)
contrast the benefits of metadata tools that are internal to the data development and management software; stand-alone applications; and generic XML editorsMetadata Editors
identify available editors
establish organizational criteria for editor selection (standards supported, price, operating system and platform, user interface, support features, and other criteria outlined by the ISO Metadata Editor Review)
identify and test relevant editorsHands-on Metadata Creation via simple forms and exercises
document metadata for a given data resource using a form or exerciseHands-on Metadata Creation via software application – Template or Select Sections
locate the software for access or purchase
explore and generally operate the software
create a basic metadata record of selected content for their own data resource using the softwareHands-on Metadata Creation via software application – Full Record
locate the software for access or purchase
explore and generally operate the software
complete a full metadata record for their own data resource using the softwareMetadata Validation
process a metadata record within a metadata validation application
interpret the error report
review and correct errors in the metadata recordMetadata Publication
access and explore existing metadata portals and clearinghouses including data.govdata.gov
locate data based on specific search criteria
publish metadata via geo.data.gov
participate in data communities and forumsOther Metadata Portal / Clearinghouse
publish metadata via an internal or external metadata portal, clearinghouse or other distribution site**Optional Modules**Making Metadata Part of the Process
present the business case for metadata to their administration
create an organizational metadata template (pertinent fields and some core content)
implement at least two changes in their data development workflow that incorporates metadata creation
draft a metadata creation and management guideline documentFeature-level Metadata
document entities and attributes in a manner that enables data consumer to effectively assess and apply the data
create and manage stand-alone feature-level metadata records
integrating the feature-level metadata into the broader data set metadata record (by linkage or fully embedded)Creating Functional Templates
create an organizational, theme, or project specific metadata template by extracting all pertinent metadata fields from the CSDGM and identifying those fields that will require standardized languageRelated ISO Metadata Standards
describe the related standard and how it integrates with ISO 19115x
apply the related standard to a data or service resourcesMetadata Quality Assessment and Metrics
select and apply a method for quantifying and documenting the quality of a metadata record or collection Contact Us
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