geographic information systems

Training Series
Geographic Information System (GIS) technology has emerged as a powerful and August
sophisticated means to collect and manage vast amounts of geographic data. The use of this
advanced tool has received overwhelming acceptance in local, state and federal government 14-16 Introduction to ArcGIS
organizations, as well as in the private sector. This technology will enable your organization to September
consider new, more effective ways of doing business. Our program can help you put GIS tools
11-12 Intermediate ArcGIS
to work in your organization. 13 Working with the Geodatabase

Course Descriptions October

16-18 Introduction to ArcGIS

Introduction to ArcGIS ......................................................................................... $725 November

This three-day course is designed to introduce fundamental GIS concepts and a basic 6-7 Intermediate ArcGIS
understanding of how to use the ArcGIS suite of applications: ArcMap, ArcCatalog and 8 Working with the Geodatabase
ArcToolbox. Topics will include but are not limited to: displaying data, querying data, generating
labels and annotation, spatial analysis, geocoding, and creating hard copy maps and reports. This December
class serves as an introductory course for GIS users with little or no experience and is developed 11-13 Introduction to ArcGIS
using the ArcView license of ArcGIS 9.2. This class is also recommended as a prerequisite to the
Intermediate/Advanced ArcGIS classes. 18 PDH Credits January
22-23 Intermediate ArcGIS
24 Working with the Geodatabase
Intermediate ArcGIS ............................................................................................. $550
This two-day course is designed to provide users with an advanced understanding of how to
February
use the ArcGIS suite of applications: ArcMap, ArcCatalog and ArcToolbox. Topics will 19-21 Introduction to ArcGIS
include, but are not limited to: advanced spatial analysis and geoprocessing operations, Model
ArcGIS

Builder, editing tools, database design, and an introduction to the customization environment March
VBA (Visual Basic for Applications). This course utilizes a case study-based approach, which
allows the participants to understand and apply the functionality of ArcGIS in a real-world 18-19 Intermediate ArcGIS
20 Working with the Geodatabase
environment with applicable data, illustrating its use as an effective decision making tool. This
class serves as an intermediate course for GIS users with practical experience using the April
software and is developed using the ArcView license of ArcGIS 9.2. It is recommended that
participants have taken Introduction to ArcGIS or have equivalent experience with ArcGIS. 15-17 Introduction to ArcGIS
12 PDH Credits
May
13-14 Intermediate ArcGIS
Working with the Geodatabase ....................................................................... $275 15 Working with the Geodatabase
This one-day course is designed to introduce students to the ESRI geodatabase environment.
Topics will include, but are not limited to: migrating data into a geodatabase, managing and June
editing vector and raster data, building and maintaining topology, creation of subtypes,
attribute domains and relationship classes, and geodatabase sharing. This class serves as an 17-19 Introduction to ArcGIS
intermediate/advanced course for GIS users with practical experience using the software and
is developed using the ArcInfo (or ArcEditor) license of ArcGIS 9.2. It is recommended that
participants have taken Introduction to ArcGIS or have equivalent experience with ArcGIS. Registration Information
6 PDH Credits
You can register for any of these classes online at
www.itre.ncsu.edu/ITREmain/education/index.html
or by contacting:
Customized GIS Training .......................................................................... Call for Cost Greg Ferrara at gpferrar@ncsu.edu
The Spatial Data Group is proud to offer customized GIS training for your organization at Phone: (919) 515-8656 or by mailing a copy of the
either our site or yours. Benefits of customized training for your organization include: registration form to:
• Using GIS data that your organization works with everyday Greg Ferrara
• Custom-defined topics for training ITRE at NC State University
Centennial Campus Box 8601
• Training on-site at your organization’s office Raleigh, NC 27695-8601
• Individualized instruction • Dress is casual. Classes meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Call the GIS Group today for more information and a cost estimate. Unless otherwise noted, lunch is not provided.
The registration fee includes course materials
and refreshments.
For payments, we accept cash, purchase orders, money orders, and checks made • Information on lodging and area restaurants
payable to NC State University. Credit cards are not accepted. will be e-mailed to you along with your
confirmation letter.
• Persons with disabilities who require special
Hands-On Approach accommodations or auxiliary aids should contact
ITRE ten (10) days prior to the workshop date so
• Our workshops provide a true hands-on approach, with one student per workstation. that necessary and reasonable accommodations
• We maintain a manageable class size. Each workshop is limited to 12 people, allowing the can be made.
instructor to offer personalized attention.
Cancellation
Training Certificate and PDH Credits We have the right to cancel any class at any time. If you
pre-register but cannot attend, please provide notice of
• Students are awarded a certificate of recognition stating that they have fulfilled all requirements cancellation at least five (5) days prior to the workshop in
of the course. order to receive a full refund. If you cancel with less than
• Professional Development Hours (PDH) for professional engineers and registered land five (5) days’ notice, you will be charged one-half the
surveyors are awarded for the workshops as indicated in this brochure. original class fee. A substitute may take your place.
For more information, contact Greg Ferrara at
Additional Training Available (919) 515-8656 or gpferrar@ncsu.edu.
• Please call for more information concerning group rates and/or customized class instruction.
• If you have any questions or comments, please contact the GIS department at (919) 515-8656 ESRI, ArcGIS, ArcInfo, ArcView, ArcMap, ArcCatalog,
or by E-mail: itregis_training@ncsu.edu. Model Builder, Geodatabase, ArcEditor and ArcToolbox,
• Meet our staff and review our programs at www.itre.ncsu.edu/VAMS/SPATIAL/gis.html are Trademarks of Environmental Systems Research
Institute, Inc., Redlands, CA. Visual Basic is a trademark
of Microsoft Corporation.