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JUNE 2008 TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

GIS Academy: Training Courses at CSU East Bay (Hayward) June 16-20
Having served the Bay Area for more than eight years, GIS Academy specializes in small group (4-8 participants) trainings to allow more personalized interaction between participants and instructor.

Introduction to ArcGIS I
This two-day course introduces students to ArcGIS and provides the foundation for becoming a successful ArcView, ArcEditor, or ArcInfo user. Participants learn how to use ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox and explore how these applications work together to provide a complete GIS software solution. The course covers fundamental GIS concepts as well as how to create, edit, and work with georeferenced spatial data. Attendees learn how to manipulate tabular data, query a GIS database, and present data clearly and efficiently using maps and charts. This course is for those who are new to ArcGIS or to geographic information systems in general.

• Where: CSU East Bay (Hayward Campus)
• When: 06/16 - 06/17, 2008 and 09/11 - 09/12, 2008
• Cost: $950 (two-day, each participant and covers everything from training itself to training books, exercise dataset, 60-day evaluation version of ArcGIS, and ESRI certificates etc.)

Advanced ArcGIS
In this course, students extend their ArcGIS skills in the areas of cartography, data automation and editing, and geoprocessing and spatial analysis. Students work with advanced cartographic tools as they learn how to efficiently create effective maps. Students learn database design considerations and techniques for creating, maintaining, and managing GIS data. The ArcGIS geoprocessing tools for spatial analysis are also covered and, in a course project, students apply many of their newly acquired skills. Students will also works with Spatial and 3D Analyst extensions which provide powerful analytical and display tools for vector data, digital terrain data, and airpothos.

• Where: CSU East Bay (Hayward Campus)
• When: 06/18 - 06/ 20, 2008
• Cost: $1250 (three-day, each participant and covers everthing from training inself to training book, exercise dataset, and GIS Academy certificates etc.)

To Register, download the registration form and then FAX it back to the GIS Academy at (925) 479-0199.

NWETC Training: Introduction to ArcGIS 9 & Environmental Applications of GIS

July 16-18, 2008, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. (3 Days)
California State University, East Bay
Oakland Professional Development & Conference Center
Located at Trans Pacific Center Oakland, California

Instructor: Brian Fulfrost

Description: This 3-day hands-on class introduces participants to the environmental applications of ESRI's ArcGIS 9 software. Beginning with a discussion of general concepts and vocabulary, the course will move into teaching basic ArcGIS 9 functionality. Each participant will have their own computer workstation to create, edit, display and analyze real world environmental data during numerous hands-on exercises. On the third day, participants will be given an opportunity to become more proficient with their skills by applying their knowledge to more complex and in-depth projects.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply a conceptual overview of GIS and spatial analysis to environmental data
  
• Understand and utilize the fundamental capabilities ArcGIS 9
  
• Conduct overlay analysis
  
• Create intersects, buffers, unions and clips using the Geoprocessing Wizard
  
• Measure spatial relationships between layers of geographic data
  
• Perform complex relational database queries
  
• Generate presentation-quality maps
  

Intended Audience: This hands-on course is intended for environmental and graphics professionals involved with the collection, interpretation, and presentation of spatially related data. Attendees will gain an understanding of how to utilize the capabilities of ArcGIS 9 by working first-hand on sample scenarios. Previous GIS experience is not required.
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of computer operations.

Registration: $695 (*$595 reduced tuition available for Native American tribes; government employees; nonprofits; students; and NAEP, NEBC, NWAEP members). You may register via the link below or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at 206-762-1976.
More Informationhere. | To Register Online

University of California Riverside, Extension
Geospatial Analysis & Technology Programs
GIS and GPS classes are starting! Visit www.extension.ucr.edu/geo for more information.

ONLINE GIS SOFTWARE CLASSES:
For a list of the online classes, visit http://www.extension.ucr.edu/sciences/geo/online.htm

ESRI-Authorized ArcGIS Training
Course Offerings at the ISIS Center, California State University Fresno

Course details are available at http://www.isis.csufresno.edu/Training/training.asp, or contact the ISIS Center at (559) 278-4951.

ESRI ArcGIS User Group Locations
ArcGIS User Groups provide a forum for ESRI users to share their experiences with each other, exchange best practices, and learn about new technology. These groups are very effective for new as well as experienced users. Topics range from entry level to advanced. Each meeting offers a focused, education-based agenda. Register now for the upcoming meeting in your area: http://gis2.esri.com/usersupport/usergroups/ugselect.cfm

"Using AutoCAD Data in ArcGIS" now available on CD-ROM: Keck & Wood, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of a CD-ROM based version of "Using AutoCAD Data in ArcGIS". This course teaches the basic skills GIS users need to use and integrate AutoCAD DWG and DXF files into their maps and geodatabases. Visit www.keckwood.com or contact gistraining@keckwood.com for more information or to order.

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