Teleconnection Patterns and S2S Predictability Course
Course Information
Title: Teleconnection Patterns and S2S Predictability
Program: Official course of the Postgraduate Program in Environmental and Water Resources
Institution: Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI), Brazil\
The course was held from August to December 2025, all materials are available online.
Number of vacancies: 50
Course Objectives
The course aims to introduce the fundamental concepts of large-scale atmospheric patterns that influence the American Monsoons, providing participants with the background needed to develop subseasonal-to-seasonal (S2S) forecasts.
Topics Covered
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Introduction to the American Monsoons
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Teleconnection Concepts and Definitions
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Climate Indices and Statistical Analysis
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Major Teleconnection Patterns: AMO, ENSO, NAO, TSA, TNA, SAD, IOD, AAO, AO, MJO
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Tools for S2S Forecasting
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Preparing an S2S Forecast
Class Schedule
Dates: August 12 to December 9, 2025
Day: Every Tuesday
Time: 11:00 – 12:30 UTC
Format: Online (Google Meeting)
Certification Requirements
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Attendance: Minimum of 75% attendance in online classes
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Assessment: Each unit includes a quiz. A minimum passing score (70%) is required by the end of the course. Moodle will be the platform used for the assignments.










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