Geospatial Technologies Courses

These courses build skill proficiency in using GIS and GIS applications for mapping and map communication, analysis, modeling, data creation and data management to support planning and decision making. Training in mobile GPS and remote sensing are also offered.

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This training workshop is aimed at Service staff who collect, analyze, view or maintain scientific data. Staff from field stations, Regional Offices and Headquarters who work with raw or processed data at any level are the target audience.

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Anyone with a basic understanding of GIS and at least 3 months experience using ArcGIS Pro software who desires to communicate effectively through maps.  

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Maps can be a concise and powerful means of communicating. Mastering a few...

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Anyone who works with watersheds.  

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This intermediate-level GIS course provides training on the acquisition, processing, and analysis of appropriate spatial datasets to make better watershed management decisions. The...

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Anyone who works with watersheds.  

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This intermediate-level GIS course provides training on the acquisition, processing, and analysis of appropriate spatial datasets to make sound watershed management decisions. The...

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Current ArcMap users who are migrating to ArcGIS Pro software.  

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This 4-hour on-line FWS instructor-led course is the companion to CSP7103 Transitioning to ArcGIS Pro. The course builds upon CSP7103 content, covering additional...

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Current users of ArcMap and new users to ArcGIS Pro.  

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This 4 hour on-line FWS instructor lead/hosted course utilizes four short exercises which will guide existing ArcMap users through the fundamentals of migrating...

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Those new to geospatial technology and those who need a refresher or to get up to speed with the latest software, including biologists, ecologists, planners, and refuge managers.  

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The GIS Introduction is designed to familiarize...

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Natural resource professionals who want to use web GIS to collect data, create maps and share data.  

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This course is for AGOL beginners and starts with a high-level overview of the ArcGIS Online system of applications, credits,...

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Experienced ArcGIS Pro users who want to learn intermediate applications.

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This online course covers fundamental constructs of the Python programming language and how to apply these skills to automating your geoprocessing tasks in ArcGIS Pro. After...

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Biologists, ecologists, and planners.

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This course is the next logical progression after mastering the fundamentals of ArcMap. During this 4.5-day course, participants develop essential geographic information system skill sets and methodologies that...

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Those new to geospatial technology and those who need a refresher or to get up to speed with the latest software, including biologists, ecologists, planners, and refuge managers.

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This 4.5-day course is designed to instruct participants on the...

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Natural resource professionals with basic understanding of GIS and at least 3 months experience using ArcGIS Pro software.

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Learn how to design, configure, and deploy ArcGIS field data collection apps including new Field Maps (replaces Collector) and...

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Field biologists interested in using a mobile device to capture field data and locations for use with ArcGIS.

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Use current technology to learn methods for capturing field-based observations on a mobile device and exporting the data for use in other...

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Anyone who desires to communicate effectively through maps

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Maps can be a concise and powerful means of communicating. Mastering a few fundamental design concepts will enable you to create maps that both communicate effectively and are aesthetically...

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