Meteorology Courses and Certifications

Why isn't the weather forecast always right? It's a question older than aviation and can be a major frustration point for pilots. Dr. Trey Cade shares the science behind forecasting and why it can't a

• FAA Safety Learning Center
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Mid-latitude Frontal Cyclones - Formation, Development, and Forecasting

Explore how mid-latitude frontal cyclones form, evolve around warm and cold fronts, generate nor’easters, and support weather forecasting.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Coriolis Force and Storms - Atmospheric Dynamics and Weather Patterns

Explores how pressure gradients and the Coriolis force shape atmospheric circulation, hurricanes, and thunderstorms across both hemispheres.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Convective Storms: Types, Formation, and Characteristics - Lecture 15

Explains how latent heat and Coriolis force drive airmass thunderstorms, severe storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hydrostatic Balance in Atmosphere and Ocean - Lecture 7

Explains hydrostatic balance through atmospheric pressure and mass calculations, differential equation derivation, an experiment, and applications to the atmosphere and ocean.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IISc Bangalore;  NPTEL

The Monsoon and Its Variability

Examines the physical mechanisms and spatial and temporal variability of the Indian monsoon, including ENSO links, prediction models, and impacts on agriculture and GDP.

• YouTube
• 1 day 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Spahn's Science Lectures

Earth Science - Air Masses, Fronts, and Midlatitude Cyclones

Learn how air masses and fronts shape weather, including the faster, steeper cold fronts and the formation and weather of midlatitude cyclones.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Spahn's Science Lectures

Earth Science - Air Pressure and Wind

Explains how pressure gradients, Earth’s rotation, friction, and global circulation generate winds and shape weather patterns.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Spahn's Science Lectures

Earth Science - Atmospheric Moisture

Explains how water changes state in the atmosphere and how mixing ratio, relative humidity, and dew point describe atmospheric moisture.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Spahn's Science Lectures

Earth Science - Atmospheric Temperature Controls

Explore how latitude, land and water, altitude, geographic position, clouds, albedo, and ocean currents control air temperature.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

College of DuPage

Storm Interactions - 2024

Explore storm interactions with researcher and storm chaser Cameron Nixon, gaining insights into meteorological phenomena and storm chasing experiences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Kiersti Ford

Earth's Atmosphere - Introduction to Weather and Extreme Storm Systems

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An introduction to weather through extreme storm systems.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

College of DuPage

Observations Lead the Way: Translating Science into Actionable Steps of Hail-Damage Mitigation

Discover how scientific observations of hail events are transformed into practical strategies for mitigating damage to homes and businesses.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

College of DuPage

Using the Iowa Environmental Mesonet for Fun and Profit - 2023

Explore the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's applications for meteorology and climate research with expert Daryl Herzmann. Learn to leverage this powerful tool for data analysis and forecasting.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

College of DuPage

Damaging Winds Produced by Elevated Convection

Explore the meteorological phenomenon of elevated convection and its role in producing damaging winds through expert analysis from NWS Chicago's meteorologist Brett Borchardt.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video