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The GEO Project

Education

The GEO Project offers a variety of geospatial training workshops using both commercial and open-source GIS software. Topics range from introductory courses for new users just getting started to more advanced courses for those with basic knowledge who are looking to take their skills to the next level.

Workshops are free to local, state, and federal employees and offered in both face-to-face and online formats.

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Workshop Descriptions

This course introduces basic concepts in geographic information systems (GIS) and demonstrates their implementation in ArcGIS Pro.

Topics Covered Include:
  • Navigating the ArcGIS Pro Interface
  • Working with spatial data
  • Introducing geodatabases
  • Mapping spatial data
  • Determining coordinated systems and projections
  • Using attribute tables and making queries
  • Creating spatial data
  • Implementing data analysis
  • Introducing ArcGIS Online
  • Designing layouts
Students registering for this course should have basic computer skills using a Windows-based computer.
This course will extend basic GIS skills and introduce students to more complex analysis methods using ArcGIS Pro.

Topics Covered Include:
  • Advanced techniques for visualization of data, including 3D
  • Editing of more complex data, including topology
  • More robust methods for analysis of data, including raster data
ArcGIS Online is a cloud-based mapping and analysis program that uses online data to create maps, apps, and other data products that share geographic information. ArcGIS Online is designed to integrate seamlessly with ESRI’s other desktop and mobile GIS products. This course does not require prior knowledge of GIS software or GIS theory and is thus appropriate for individuals of any skill level interested in learning more about web-based GIS.

Topics Covered Include:
  • Publishing, creating and editing data
  • Creating web maps
  • Creating data collection tools
  • Analyzing geographic data
  • Developing web applications
  • Publishing data products to the web
This course introduces fundamentals of Python GIS scripting with the emphasis on spatial data analysis. It demonstrates scripting operations using the ArcGIS Pro and PyCharm editor. Along with the Python fundamentals, it covers geospatial workflow automatization, Python debugging techniques, and designing customized scripts that utilize the ArcPy site package. No previous programming experience is necessary or expected. However, this course requires familiarity with ArcGIS Pro, and common geospatial data formats, including shapefiles and geodatabases.

Topics Covered Include:
  • Using various scripting environments
  • Automating repetitive geospatial workflows
  • Defining custom functions
  • Editing existing geoprocessing scripts
  • Creating advanced, Python-based, field calculations and label expressions
  • Designing customized stand-alone Python scripts
  • Recognizing programming errors and learning how to debug Python scripts
Students registering for this course should have:
  • A working knowledge of basic GIS concepts
  • Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro
This course introduces concepts in geographic information systems (GIS) and demonstrates their implementation within QGIS software. QGIS is an open-source GIS software package and is available to users at no cost.

Topics Covered Include:
  • Defining GIS and getting familiar with how QGIS is used
  • Determining map projections and coordinate systems
  • Recognizing different GIS data types and learning how to create GIS datasets
  • Using GIS layers to manage map symbology and labels
  • Editing attributes and execute basic spatial data analyses
  • Performing geoprocessing using vector datasets
  • Designing maps for presenters
Students registering for this course should have basic computer skills using a Windows-based computer.
This course is intended for individuals who have taken Introduction to GIS using QGIS or have fundamental working knowledge of QGIS software. This course further explores concepts in geographic information systems (GIS) and advanced concepts and techniques and their implementation within QGIS software. QGIS is an open-source GIS software package and is available to users at no-cost.

Students registering for this workshop should have:
  • Basic computer skills
  • A Windows-based computer
  • Reliable internet access