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NGS, in partnership with The COMET Program, has developed a series of self-paced lessons on geodetic and remote sensing topics. Create a free MetEd user account to gain access to the courses below and many others that may be of interest. You will have the option of printing out a certificate upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of each lesson.
* Please note, if you created a MetEd user account before August 2025, you will need to create a new account to access MetEd’s updated learning management system.
For additional educational resources, visit the National Ocean Service Education page for students and educators.