ArcGIS Desktop software is an integrated system that includes all the tools needed to get the most out of a GIS. This course teaches the range of functionality available in the software and the essential tools for visualizing, creating, managing, and analyzing geographic data. The hands-on course exercises emphasize practice with ArcMap and ArcCatalog (the primary applications included with ArcGIS Desktop software) to perform common GIS tasks and workflows. The tools for creating and managing geographic data, displaying data on maps in different ways, and combining and analyzing data to discover patterns and relationships are highlighted, and you learn how ArcGIS Desktop provides a complete GIS software solution. By the end of the course, you will be prepared to start working with the software on your own.

This three-day course is taught by an ESRI-authorized instructor and will create a framework for becoming a successful ArcGIS Desktop user.

Those who complete this course will be able to:

• List common GIS tasks and identify which ArcGIS Desktop application is used for each task.
• Understand what the geodatabase offers for GIS data storage.
• Create and edit geodatabase features.
• Control the appearance and display of data layers in ArcMap.
• Classify and symbolize map data.
• Label map features.
• Change the coordinate system and map projection used to display a dataset.
• Access feature information in tables and control table display properties.
• Query and analyze GIS data.
• Create presentation-quality maps and graphs.

To view the full course curriculum, visit:                          http://training.esri.com/gateway/index.cfm?fa=catalog.courseDetail&CourseID=50111385_9.x

NOTE:  There are only 12 spots in this class. SPACES ARE AVAILABLE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES ONLY ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. Participants should be proficient in the use of Windows based software.

Breakfast, lunch and all materials are included.