Bay Area GIS Training Schedule

ArcGIS 10 Desktop I, two-day, $980/person                  
    June 8, 11, 2012  at CSU East Bay   Registration Form                   
    September 10 - 11, 2012  at CSU East Bay   Registration Form                   

ArcGIS 10 Desktop II, three-day, $1470/person                 
    June 8,11,12, 2012  at CSU East Bay   Registration Form                   
    Sept. 12 - 14, 2012  at CSU East Bay   Registration Form                   

ArcGIS 10 Desktop III, two-day, $1010/person                 
    June 13 - 14, 2012  at CSU East Bay   Registration Form                   
    Sept. 17 - 18, 2012  at CSU East Bay   Registration Form   

ArcGIS Desktop I: Introduction to ArcGIS 10
This two-day 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, you 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. The class is designed for:
(1) Individuals who do not have any prior GIS education or workplace experience with GIS;
(2) managers and GIS support staff who need to understand how GIS fits into their organization.

ArcGIS Desktop II: Tools and Functionalities
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of ArcGIS Desktop 10.0 software and teaches how to use it to visualize, create, manage, and analyze geographic data. In course exercises, you will use ArcGIS tools to efficiently perform common GIS tasks and workflows. By the end of the course, you will understand the range of ArcGIS Desktop functionality and be prepared to work with the software on your own to create GIS maps, work with geographic data, and perform GIS analysis. This course is designed for those with an education in or workplace experience with GIS but no ArcGIS software experience. Knowledge of basic GIS concepts is assumed.

ArcGIS Desktop III: Workflows and Analysis
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, you 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. The class is designed for 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..