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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Shruggers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>eGIS Associates is holding an <a href="http://www.egisassociates.com/index.php/desktop_assoc_exam_prep.html">ArcGIS Desktop Associate Certification Exam Prep</a> Online class on April 16-19. This web based Instructor Guided class will be conducted in 4 four hour sessions from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM EST (12:30 to 4:30 CST). This class still has a few remaining seats if you are interested. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This 16 hour course was developed by an Esri Certified Desktop Associate and Trainer* who has also passed several other professional certification exams. We currently have a 90% pass rate for those that have taken this course before their exam. Our normal cost for the course is $600.00 per student but we are offering a 15% discount in recognition of Tax day. That make the cost only $510.00. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This course provide a great review of ArcGIS Desktop functionality. Several have called it their secret weapon. The practice exams are one of the highlights of the class. Don’t just take our word, here is what some of our students have said:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><i>“I needed exposure to all the various parts of the ArcGIS Desktop platform, and that's what I got - as well as "full immersion" in all the Esri lingo. The practice test were very helpful. Being exposed to "test taking" is necessary for successfully passing a test, and the questions allow me to test my knowledge.”</i> - Dennis Dixon, Geo-Information Specialist — Dixon Spatial Consulting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:1.8pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><i>“This class was a great tool for helping me prepare for the ArcGIS Desktop Associate Exam. It provided a great refresher for much of the tools, terms and functionality I don’t use on a regular basis.”</i> - Carol Walker, GIS Project Coordinator, Polk County Florida Property Appraisers Office<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:1.8pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><i>“This course was very helpful. I don't think I would have passed the exam without it. I called it my Secret Weapon. The practice exams allowed me to becoming familiar with the wording and structure of the questions which alleviated the test anxiety I usually experience. The instructor is engaging and knowledgeable, the course material inspires confidence and helps guide the self-study process.”</i> - Tamarin Gullett-Tyrrell, GIS Specialist, Cherokee County Georgia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This course can be used as education points toward getting and maintaining the GISP certification. Other Professional Certifications may also accept it. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please let me know if you are interested in attending the online class or have any questions. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Tripp Corbin, MCP, CFM, GISP</span></i></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>| Chief Executive Officer</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><br></span><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#244061'><a href="http://www.egisassociates.com/"><span style='color:#244061;text-decoration:none'>eGIS Associates, Inc.</span></a></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:tcorbin@egisassociates.com"><span style='color:blue'>tcorbin@egisassociates.com</span></a> | <a href="www.egisassociates.com"><span style='color:blue'>www.egisassociates.com</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>678-710-9710 ext 21 | 866-</span><span lang=EN style='color:#244061'>304-3864 Fax</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Esri Certified Trainer | Esri Certified Desktop Associate</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*<b><i>Esri was not involve in the development of this course nor does Esri endorse it in anyway. The practice exams are based on materials found on Esri Certification website and the course developers experience passing similar exams including Microsoft, Comptia and Floodplain Management. <o:p></o:p></i></b></p></div></body></html>