Training
Training Opportunities
In-Person Training
In-person training opportunities for FY27 are coming SOON! To make sure you’re the first to receive training announcements, join the DOW AKN mailing list HERE.
Please see opportunities for Virtual Training below and Webinars and AKN Reference Videos below for virtual introductions to the AKN and tools.
Virtual Training
Department of Navy Virtual Training (FY27Q1)
The DOW AKN Team will be offering a two-day virtual training for Department of Navy personnel.
When: 27 & 29 October 2026, 0900-1300PST each day
Where: Virtual, Microsoft Teams
Who: Department of Navy (installation and regional staff)
Attendees will learn how the AKN system is organized, how to create project metadata and input data, how data sharing levels work, and how to visualize, analyze, and aggregate data for conservation purposes. Participants will leave with the capability to upload, archive, access, and use extensive avian data tools to assist in NEPA analysis and assessing impacts of readiness and non-readiness activities directly supporting the military mission.
Training Course Site
Select the link below to access the Training Course Site which gives you access to the current and archived course agendas and materials including training slides and course exercises.
Current: https://www.dodakn.org/training-class-website/
Archive: https://pointblue.github.io/dod_workshop/archive.html
AKN Reference Videos
For video tutorials on commonly accomplished tasks within AKN, please visit our YouTube channel.
YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi9in_tC9uTZa9Bo3HgnY1Q