ArcGIS school training courses in Chicago, IL (public, in-house or online)

ArcGIS software provides many tools for solving complex spatial problems. This course examines modeling techniques used in spatial analysis and introduces processes and tools that can be used to perform a variety of GIS analysis tasks. The ArcGIS geoprocessing framework, which includes ArcToolbox, ModelBuilder, the command line, and scripts, is emphasized. Project-based exercises draw from a range of interesting real-world GIS applications. The course concludes with an exciting final project in ...

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The Geospatial Mapping learning path is the recommended progression of professional development for infrastructure professionals who use Bentley geospatial products. Users accrue one Learning Unit for each hour of Geospatial Mapping training they complete. These Learning Units are Bentley Institute’s equivalent to Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and are added to a personal online transcript that demonstrates professional growth over time.

This course teaches the fundamental concepts and basic functions of a GIS, the properties of GIS maps, and the structure of a GIS database. In course exercises, you will develop basic software skills by working with ArcGIS Desktop tools to visualize geographic data, create maps, query a GIS database, and analyze data using common analysis tools.

This is an introductory course that introduces ArcGIS to the attendees. This course
covers basic concepts of geodatabse creation and editing with ArcGIS. Each student who
successfully completes this course will have developed working knowledge and skills
necessary to edit vector data and build topology as necessary.
TOPICS COVERED

Introduction ArcGIS

Introduction to Geodatabase

Drawing Features

Using Feature Construction Tools

Deleting and Modifying Features<...

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Computer-aided design (CAD) files are excellent sources for GIS content. CAD files vary widely in complexity—some files are simple 2D drawings containing only a few textual elements, while others are highly sophisticated, containing 3D surfaces, spatial extents, and extended attribute information. This course teaches fundamental concepts of CAD data integration within ArcGIS. You learn methods and best practices for working with native CAD data in ArcGIS, converting CAD data to GIS data, and opt...

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