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ArcGIS Desktop III:
GIS Workflows and Analysis


LENGTH OF CLASS: Two days (16 hours).

OVERVIEW

Understanding how and when to apply ArcGIS tools and functions is the key to creating an efficient GIS workflow. Building on the skills and knowledge taught in ArcGIS Desktop II: Tools and Functionality, this course shows how to apply ArcGIS tools in a workflow context with a focus on working with data stored in a geodatabase and performing geoprocessing and analysis. In the course exercises, you organize and edit data stored in a geodatabase, prepare data for analysis, create and edit geoprocessing models using ModelBuilder, and work through a challenging analysis project.

AUDIENCE

This course is designed for experienced ArcGIS users who want to learn more about the ArcGIS tools for creating and editing data and GIS analysis.

GOALS

Those completing this course will be able to:
  • Add data from different sources to a geodatabase.
  • Create subtypes and use them when editing data.
  • Validate geodatabase feature geometry and attributes.
  • Edit data using a geodatabase topology.
  • Create and edit geodatabase annotation.
  • Create and edit metadata using a template.
  • Create custom symbols and style sheets.
  • Create and apply a custom map template.
  • Run analysis tools using dialog boxes, models, and the command line window.
  • Build a complex model using ModelBuilder.

TOPICS COVERED

This section will be updated when ESRI releases the course.

PREREQUISITES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Students should have completed ArcGIS Desktop II: Tools and Functionality, or have equivalent knowledge.

SOFTWARE USED IN THE COURSE

Although a lot of the functionality is available from within ArcView or ArcEditor, this course is designed to work with the following software:
ArcGIS Desktop Version
ArcInfo 9.3

Schedule and registration information:

  Open Enrollment Classes   Client-Site Group Classes
Best for individuals or small groups Minimum of five trainees
Classes offered throughout Virginia Your facility
With Edgetech's equipment Your equipment or Edgetech's
Preset schedule Your schedule
Individual rate or use training credits (volume pricing) Group rate or use training credits
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