GIS Software Training Course Offered Oct. 9-10

The Institute for Geospatial Analysis & Mapping (GEOMAP) at Illinois State University is offering a two-day training course on the use of advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software on Oct. 9-10.

 "Introduction to ArcGIS I" is the premier training course for ArcGIS 9.2 software.  The intensive two-day training session is intended for those new to GIS or those wishing to explore further their knowledge of GIS software. 

ArcGIS is full-featured GIS software for visualization, creation, management, and analysis of geographic data and is made by ESRI, a leading producer of GIS technology.  The training session will be conducted by GEOMAP research associate Gretchen Knapp, one of two ESRI-authorized instructors in the State of Illinois.            

The class is priced at $500 corporate, $400 not-for-profit/government, and $350 academic (faculty, staff, and students).  Elsewhere this course is priced at $980.  The fees include the textbook, exercise book, CD, 60-day ArcGIS 9.2 software license, and a certificate of completion.  More information can be found at GEOMAP's new website, www.geomap.ilstu.edu