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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>This month, I will be conducting two GIS classes over in Daphne Alabama. Daphne is a suburb of Mobile. These classes provide a great opportunity to extend your GIS skills. Come learn about Esri’s newest desktop GIS application ArcGIS Pro. Explore its new interface and functionality. You can also learn how to begin using python with ArcGIS to automate processes. More information about each class is below. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Learning ArcGIS Pro: Fundamentals – March 23-22<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>ArcGIS Pro is Esri’s newest desktop GIS application with powerful tools for visualizing, maintaining, and analyzing data. ArcGIS Pro makes use of the modern ribbon interface and 64-bit processing to increase the speed and efficiency of using GIS. It allows users to create amazing maps in both 2D and 3D quickly and easily.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This 2-day course will teach both existing ArcGIS for Desktop users and those new to GIS how they can use ArcGIS Pro to create 2D and 3D maps using ArcGIS Pro. Students will learn terminology associated with ArcGIS Pro and GIS in general. They will gain an understanding of ArcGIS Pro projects and how to manage them.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><u>Topics Covered<o:p></o:p></u></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Introduction to ArcGIS Pro<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Using the ArcGIS Pro ribbon interface<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Creating and managing projects<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Creating 2D and 3D maps<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Creating Map Layouts<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><u>Software used</u></i>: ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><u>Prerequisites & Requirements<o:p></o:p></u></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Though ITRE will provide computers and software for the Students to use during class, Students will need to provide their own ArcGIS Pro license. This license will need to be accessible from a web connection. This should be verified prior to the start of class. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><u>To register:<o:p></o:p></u></i></p><p class=MsoNormal>Seats for this class are limited. <a href="https://squareup.com/market/egisassociates/learning-arcgis-pro">Click here</a> to register. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Programming ArcGIS with Python: Introduction – March 21-22<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Esri has adopt Python as the primary scripting language for the ArcGIS Platform. With each new release of ArcGIS, Esri expands the capabilities of Python via the ArcPy module. So what was once strictly used to create basic automation scripts can now be used to create custom powerful Add-in extensions which can add new functionality to ArcGIS.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In this course, you will learn beginning level programming skills to needed to begin creating Python scripts for Esri's ArcGIS platform. Some of the skills you will learn include: how to access the ArcPy module, using the Python Window and IDLE to create scripts, and some fundamental methods for manipulating layers within a map using Python scripts.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><u>Topics Covered<o:p></o:p></u></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Introducing ArcPy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Using the ArcPy Mapping and Data Access modules<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Managing Map Documents and Layers with Python<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Finding & Fixing broken data links <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Automating Map Production <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Executing Geoprocessing tools from a Python script<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>7.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Creating custom geoprocessing tools with Python<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>8.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Querying and selecting Data with Python<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><u>Software Used</u></i>: ArcGIS for Desktop 10.3 (ArcMap & ArcCatalog) Basic, Standard & Advanced<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><u>Prerequisites and Recommendations<o:p></o:p></u></i></p><p class=MsoNormal>This course does require some experience using ArcGIS for Desktop. No previous experience with python or programming is required. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><u>To Register</u></i>: Seats in this class are limited. To register <a href="https://squareup.com/market/egisassociates/programming-arcgis-with-python-intro-instructor-led">click here</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Both classes maybe used as education points toward getting or maintaining the GISP certification from the <a href="https://www.gisci.org/">GIS Certification Institute</a>. The skills taught also apply to topic areas tested on for Esri Technical Certifications including ArcGIS Desktop Entry and Associate. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have questions concerning a class at ITRE feel free to contact me. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Tripp Corbin, MCP, CFM, GISP</span></i></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;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:#1F4E79'><a href="http://www.egisassociates.com/"><span style='color:#1F4E79'>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='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;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> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>678-710-9710 ext 21 | 866-</span><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>304-3864</span><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Fax</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Esri Certified Desktop Professional | Esri Certified Enterprise System Design Associate<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Order my new book <a href="https://www.packtpub.com/application-development/learning-arcgis-pro"><span style='color:blue'>Learning ArcGIS Pro</span></a> now!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.packtpub.com/application-development/learning-arcgis-pro"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=161 height=198 style='width:1.677in;height:2.0625in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D168A1.26723FA0" alt="B04578_MockupCover_Normal_"></span></a><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>