FVS Training
The FVS Staff of the Forest Management Service Center offers many types of training including self -paced training, instructor-led Training, and web-based training.
Self-Paced Training
We provide self-paced training, including tutorials, exercise guides, and videos. The tutorials are a great way to learn the model or brush up on certain topics.
Instructor-Led Training
We offer training sessions annually, scheduling the sessions during the months of October through April, offered throughout the United States. Courses are tuition free. Registration priority will be given to Forest Service and National Advanced Silviculture Program (NASP) students. We do our best to accommodate non-Forest Service employees when space is available. Information regarding available training and registration for instructor-led training may be found at the following link.
How to Videos
Our video library includes short videos about individual FVS topics for basic and advanced users.
FVS Webinars
We periodically host live webinars about special topics. Stay tuned to this web page for information regarding these webinars and how to register. Recordings of past webinars are also available.
Training Questions?
If you have questions about any of these courses, please contact the FVS Staff by e-mail: sm.fs.fvs-support@usda.gov.