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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>For those interested in earning the <a href="http://training.esri.com/certification/desktopAssociate10-1.cfm">Esri ArcGIS Desktop Associate Certification</a>, I will be conducting an Exam Prep course online next week. This class will provide a good review of topics which will are referenced on the exam and help you identify areas where you are week. We have a 90% exam pass rate for those that have taken the course and reported their results. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.egisassociates.com/arcgis-desktop-associate-certification-exam.html">ArcGIS Desktop Associate Exam Prep</a> – April 23-26 – Four Sessions from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM EDT. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This class uses a combination of lectures, instructor demonstrations and sample quizzes to help prepare students to take the certification exam and identify areas where they may need more study. The practice quizzes are based on information provided on Esri’s Certification website, review questions found in referenced Esri courses and books, and the course authors experiences taking other certification exams such as those from Microsoft, CompTIA, and more. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Students attending the course receive the following:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 1. Copies of lectures and practice quizzes<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 2. Recordings of class sessions for review and study<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 3. GIS Quick term reference list<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 4. Ability to Audit future sessions of this class at no charge<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 5. Additional study materials and aids<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cost of the course is $600.00 per student. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Student Comments and Feedback<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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><span lang=EN><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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<span lang=EN><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><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<span lang=EN><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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></div></body></html>