Standard ESRI Classes
These are standard ESRI instructor led classes with an ESRI certified trainer.
ArcGIS
Desktop I: Getting Started with GIS
Description
This
course covers fundamental concepts and basic functions of a GIS, the
properties of GIS maps, and the structure of a GIS database. Software
skills are emphasized by working with ArcGIS Desktop tools to
visualize geographic data, create maps, query a GIS database, and
analyze data using common analysis tools. This class is intended for
those without any prior GIS education or experience. It is a useful
class for managers or GIS support staff who infrequently use GIS, but
with a need to understand how GIS fits into the organization.
ArcGIS
Desktop II: Tools and Functionality
Description
This
course covers fundamental concepts of GIS and how to use ArcGIS
Desktop to visualize, create, manage, and analyze geographic data.
The class includes the use ArcGIS tools to perform common GIS tasks
and workflows. Students will experience the range of ArcGIS Desktop
functionality and will work with the software on your own to create
GIS maps, work with geographic data, and perform GIS analysis. This
class includes the concepts of a geodatabase, the editing environment
in ArcMap, and the process for geocoding addresses.
ArcGIS
Desktop III: GIS Workflows and Analysis
Description
This
class covers the application of ArcGIS tools to create an efficient
workflow that supports GIS analysis. Working with data stored in a
geodatabase, you will organize and prepare data for analysis, create
geoprocessing models, and work through a challenging analysis
project. By the end of the course, you will be able to determine
which ArcGIS tools and functions to use in a given situation and
apply them to your analyses. The skills taught in this course are
applicable to all types of GIS analysis. Effective use of a
geodatabase to maintain data integrity and prevent errors during data
editing is presented.
Independent GIS Classes
These are not standard ESRI classes. They are led by a CompTIA CTT+ certified class room instructor.
Python and the ArcGIS Geoprocessing Environment - 2 day class
Description
This class covers the basics of Python and the use of Python as a scripting language for use in the ArcGIS geoprocessing environment. Key differences in the geoprocessor environment between ArcGIS 10 and earlier versions are identified. This class includes reading and writing to external non-GIS files to capture or store information. Access to the geometry object to read or write coordinate information is presented. The use of map algebra in scripting is covered. Emphasis is placed on the effective use of the ArcGIS Help system in the development of effective scripts for use on the job. This class is intended for those new to the Python scripting environment as well as experienced GIS users who are interested in expanding their skills, or updating their existing scripts.