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O f f i c e o f T r u s t S e r v i c e s G e o s p a t i a l S u p p o r t
GEOSP A T I A L T R A I N I N G SCHEDULE
OCT 2013–MAR 2 0 1 4

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ArcGIS DESKTOP I: Getting Started with GIS, v10
This three day, ESRI certified 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, students will develop basic software skills by working with ArcGIS Desktop 10.0
tools to visualize geographic data, create maps, query a GIS database, and analyze data using common analysis tools.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
 Individuals who do not have any prior GIS education or workplace experience with GIS.
 Managers, GIS support staff, and anyone else who needs to understand how GIS fits into their organization.
COURSE GOALS
 Understand what GIS is, what it can do, and how others are using it.
 See how your organization can benefit from a GIS.
 Create a basic GIS map.
 Work with different types of geographic data.
 Access information about geographic datasets and features.
 Apply a systematic approach to analyzing data in order to find patterns and relationships.
PREREQUISITE: Students should know how to use Microsoft Windows‐based software.
NOTE: The BIA occasionally offers an ACCELERATED version of this course that is taught in two days. If you choose to sign up for the accelerated
version of this course, please be aware that the pace will be RAPID as compared to the normal three day format for this course. The accelerated
format of this class can be combined with the accelerated format of ArcGIS Desktop II: Tools and Functionality to create a week‐long learning

ArcGIS DESKTOP II: Tools and Functionality, v10
This four day, ESRI certified course, follows ArcGIS Desktop I: Getting Started with GIS. This course introduces the fundamental
concepts of ArcGIS Desktop 10.0 software and teaches students how to use it to visualize, create, manage, and analyze geographic
data. In course exercises, students will use ArcGIS tools to efficiently perform common GIS tasks and workflows. By the end of the
course, students will understand the range of ArcGIS Desktop functionality and be prepared to work with the software on their own
to create GIS maps, work with geographic data, and perform GIS analysis.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
 GIS professionals and others who have GIS knowledge but no ArcGIS software experience.
COURSE GOALS
 Create a file geodatabase to store and manage geographic data.
 Create and edit geographic data to accurately represent real‐world objects.
 Explore geographic data in ArcMap.
 Classify, symbolize, and label map features to improve map visualization and interpretation.
 Create data by geocoding addresses.
 Query and analyze GIS data to support decision making.
 Create maps to share with others.
PREREQUISITE: Students must have completed ArcGIS Desktop I: Getting Started with GIS, ESRI Web‐based (Virtual Campus) Learning ArcGIS 10 or
equivalent course/experience.
NOTE: The BIA occasionally offers an ACCELERATED version of this course that is taught in three days. If you choose to sign up for the accelerated
version of this course, please be aware that the pace will be RAPID as compared to the normal four day format for this course. The accelerated
format of this class can be combined with the accelerated format of ArcGIS Desktop I: Getting Started with GIS or the accelerated format of ArcGIS
Desktop III: GIS Workflows and Analysis to create a week‐long learning experience.

ArcGIS DESKTOP III: GIS Workflows and Analysis, v10
This three‐day, ESRI certified course, follows ArcGIS Desktop II: Tools and Functionality. Advance your ArcGIS Desktop 10.0 skills in
this course that teaches how 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, students will be able to determine which 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.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
 GIS analysts, GIS specialists, and other experienced ArcGIS Desktop users who want to extend their basic skills in the areas of data
creation and editing, geoprocessing models, and GIS analysis.
COURSE GOALS
 Add data from different sources to a geodatabase.
 Create and use geodatabase components that maintain data integrity and prevent errors during data creation and editing.
 Solve common spatial data alignment problems.
 Use a variety of geoprocessing tools to perform an analysis that supports decision making.
 Build a complex model to automate an analysis workflow.
PREREQUISITE: Students must have completed ArcGIS Desktop II: Tools and Functionality or equivalent course/experience.
NOTE: The BIA occasionally offers an ACCELERATED version of this course that is taught in two days. If you choose to sign up for the accelerated
version of this course, please be aware that the pace will be RAPID as compared to the normal three‐day format for this course.

ArcGIS I: Introduction to GIS, v10.1
This three day, ESRI‐certified course, teaches what a GIS is and what you can do with it. Working with various components of the
ArcGIS system, you will create GIS maps, explore and analyze the data behind the maps, and apply methods to easily share your
maps. By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of how GIS maps and ArcGIS tools are used to visualize realworld
features, discover patterns, obtain information, and communicate that information to others.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
 Individuals who do not have any prior GIS education or workplace experience with GIS.
COURSE GOALS
 Quickly create and share a GIS map using ArcGIS web‐based tools and content.
 Find and organize geographic data and other GIS resources for a mapping project.
 Accurately display features on a GIS map and efficiently access information about them.
 Analyze a GIS map to identify where features that meet specific criteria are located.
 Share GIS maps and analysis results so they can be viewed using desktop applications, websites, and mobile devices.
PREREQUISITE: Experience with Windows-based software for basic file management and browsing is required.
NOTE: The BIA occasionally offers an ACCELERATED version of this course that is taught in two days. If you choose to sign up for the accelerated
version of this course, please be aware that the pace will be RAPID as compared to the normal three day format for this course.
Introduction to Cartography, v10.1
Map Design with ArcGIS (v9.3) is a four‐day technical course developed by the BIA. This course emphasizes the advanced techniques
involved in effectively communicating the results of geospatial analysis through paper map production, as well as through a variety
of digital representations. Areas discussed are design, layout, symbolization, color theory, text and annotation usage, and overall
theme communication. The four‐day course format consists of delivery and discussion of lecture material, and detailed software
exercises following each lecture topic. An additional highlight of the course is the interactive class critique of printed draft map
versions and final digital map products produced in the exercises.
COURSE GOALS
 Conceptual map design and effective map communication
 Advanced color, symbology, and text concepts and application
 Achieving visual balance with effective map element arrangement
 Draft and final map product critique and output
PREREQUISITE: Students must have completed ArcGIS Desktop I: Getting Started with ArcGIS or equivalent course/experience.
NOTE: The BIA occasionally offers an ACCELERATED version of this course that is taught in three days. If you choose to sign up for the accelerated
version of this course, please be aware that the pace will be RAPID as compared to the normal four day format for this course.