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Training Courses

The training courses this year will be covering a variety of GIS topics and ranging from Beginner to Advanced. These classes are on a limited first come first served basis and typically accommodate 12-14 students.

  • Programming ArcGIS with Python - Two Days - $650.00
  • Introduction to ArcGIS Online - One Day - $300.00
  • Introduction to WebApp Builder - One Day - $350.00
  • Introduction to GIS - Two Days - $550.00

In order to receive a full refund for the cancellation of your 2014 SHRUG GIS Workshop registration, express written notification of the cancellation must be emailed to Duane Treadon no later than September 30th, 2014. For payments received by credit card, a CREDIT will be made to the account number used for billing. All other forms of payment will receive a check mailed to the Billing Name and Address listed on the registration form.

All Cancellation requests postmarked after September 30th, 2014, but no later than October 12th, 2014, will receive 75% of the amount of the original registration fee. The same refund methods listed above will still apply. All cancellation requests postmarked after October 12th, 2014 but before October 23th, 2014, will receive 50% of the amount of the original registration fee. The same refund methods listed above will still apply.

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For questions concerning training please contact Janelle Versnick.

Programming ArcGIS with Python

Date: November 17 & 18
Price: $650.00
 

Esri has adopted Python as its primary scripting language for the ArcGIS platform. Python can now be used to create labeling expressions, in the Field Calculator, administer SDE, create custom add-ins, and more. This is making it more and more critical for ArcGIS users to learn Python.

This two day class will introduce students to the fundamentals of the Python scripting language, how to access basic ArcGIS geoprocessing functions using a python script and how to create simple python scripts using IDLE.


Topics Include:

Fundamentals of the Python Language for ArcGIS; Writing Basic Geoprocessing Scripts with ArcPy; Managing Map Documents and Layers; Finding and Fixing Broken Data Links; Automating Map Production and Printing; Executing Geoprocessing Tools from Scripts; Creating Custom Geoprocessing Tools; Querying and Selecting Data; Using the Arcpy Data Access Module to Select, Insert, and Update Geographic Data and Tables; Listing and Describing GIS Data; Customizing the ArcGIS Interface with Add-Ins; Error Handling and Troubleshooting; Automating Python Scripts; 5 Things Every GIS Programmer Should Know How to Do with Python.


Instructor

Eric Pimpler, GISP, is the founder and owner of GeoSpatial Training Services (geospatialtraining.com) and has over 20 years of experience implementing and teaching GIS solutions using ESRI, Google Earth/Maps, Open Source technology. Currently Eric focuses on ArcGIS scripting with Python, and the development of custom ArcGIS Server web and mobile applications using JavaScript.

Introduction to ArcGIS Online

Date: November 21
Price: $300.00
 

ArcGIS Online is a website that is created and maintained by Esri. It is an online warehouse of maps, data, applications, and tools which allows Esri, Esri partners, and the GIS community to publish and store their own GIS on the web. In this one day course you are introduced to ArcGIS Online. You will learn how to search for existing maps, access basemaps, create maps, access online tasks, share content, share maps, and use the community maps program.


Instructor

Tripp Corbin, MCP,CFM, GISP

Introduction to WebApp Builder

Date: November 21
Price: $350.00
 

Do you want to learn how to build web and mobile ArcGIS applications without writing a single line of JavaScript, HTML, or CSS code? The new Esri WebApp Builder is a configurable HTML5/JavaScript based application that lets you quickly create intuitive, focused 2D and 3D apps from scratch without writing a single line of code. If you happen to be a developer as well you can also extend the application to create custom tools and application themes.
Topics Include:

  • Introduction to WebApp Builder
  • Download and Install WebApp Builder
  • Creating Your First Application with WebApp Builder
  • Designing Your Application with Themes
  • Adding Basemaps and Layers
  • Adding Widgets
  • Defining Attributes
  • Previewing Applications on Different Platforms
  • Creating and Using Templates
  • Extending Your Application


Instructor

Eric Pimpler, GISP

Introduction to ArcGIS

Date: November 17 & 18
Price: $550.00
 

This two day course provides the foundation for understanding GIS, what it can do, and how others are using it. Students learn the basic functions of a GIS, GIS Terminology, and why GIS is powerful tool for data analysis, retrieval and visualization using Esri's ArcGIS for Desktop software. In course exercises, students work with ArcMap, an application within ArcGIS Desktop, to visualize geographic data, create maps, query a GIS database, and perform spatial analysis.


Topics Include:

  • Introduction to GIS
  • Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop
  • Exploring ArcMap & Data
  • Symbolizing Features
  • Labeling Features
  • Querying Data
  • Creating a Map
  • Preparing Data for Analysis
  • Performing Simple Geoprocessing


Instructor

Tripp Corbin, MCP,CFM, GISP is the Chief Executive Officer and Lead Instructor at eGIS Associates. He is an award winning Esri Certified Trainer with over twenty years of experience orchestrating and managing surveying, mapping and GIS Projects. Tripp holds many certifications including GIS Certified Professional, ArcGIS Desktop Associate, Esri Certified Trainer, CompTia Certified Technical Trainer, Microsoft Certified Profession, URISA Workshop Instructor and Certified Floodplain Manager.