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Master Esri’s powerful GIS solutions with our expert-led product training designed for professionals across industries. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced user, our hands-on courses provide the skills you need to capture, analyze, and visualize spatial data effectively.

Instructor-led Courses

Master essential concepts, ArcGIS best practices, and recommended workflows in classes created and taught by Esri subject matter experts. Attend class at a training centre or online.

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Esri South Africa is the only Esri International Accredited learning Centre on Southern Africa.The Diploma in  GISc& T is accredited by the Council for Higher Education (CHE).

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ArcGIS Analysis Workflows for Public Safety

Turn data into actionable intelligence.

Explore realistic scenarios as you learn a standard analysis workflow that will provide deeper insight into how location impacts public safety incidents, trends, and operations. Working primarily with ArcGIS Pro, you will explore tools and techniques to visualise and quantify public safety data. You will also learn methods to automate analysis workflows so they can be easily repeated and shared with colleagues. This course is ideal for crime analysts and other public safety professionals in law enforcement, homeland security, emergency management, and related fields.

ArcGIS Enterprise: Analysis Workflows for Intelligence

Create and share intelligence products in the cloud.

This course—for analysts in the defense, intelligence, and public safety communities—introduces mapping and analysis capabilities available through their organization’s ArcGIS Enterprise portal. Learn workflows to leverage ArcGIS Enterprise capabilities and apps to make web maps, analyse data, and create useful information products to share with decision-makers.

ArcGIS Enterprise: Configuring a Base Deployment

Enable Web GIS workflows throughout your organisation

Learn administration essentials to install and configure an ArcGIS Enterprise base deployment that enables individuals to securely access, create, and share geospatial resources. You will learn how to license and install the four software components of a base deployment and ensure system security and performance.

ArcGIS Online: Essential Workflows

Get started with maps and apps.

This course introduces web maps, apps, and other authoritative content that may be available through your ArcGIS Online organisational site. You will learn how to discover, use, create, and share content that infuses projects with geographic context, additional business intelligence, and visual impact. Course concepts also apply to ArcGIS Enterprise portals.

ArcGIS Pro Advanced                                

Master Advanced GIS – Harness the Power of ArcGIS Pro & SQL.

Take your GIS expertise to the highest level with our ArcGIS Pro Advanced course. Designed for professionals, this course dives deep into advanced tools, workflows, and techniques for managing complex spatial data, automating analysis, and applying sophisticated spatial modelling to real-world challenges. Expand your capabilities by integrating SQL for enhanced data management and analysis. Learn how to interact with geodatabases, perform complex queries, and efficiently manipulate spatial data.

ArcGIS Pro Basic

Get Started with ArcGIS Pro – Build Your GIS Skills from the Ground Up

Unlock the power of modern GIS with our ArcGIS Pro Basic course. Designed for beginners, this course introduces you to the essential tools and workflows in ArcGIS Pro. Learn how to create, visualize, analyse, and share geographic data with an intuitive and powerful GIS platform. Develop foundational skills in data management, map creation, symbology, and spatial analysis to support decision-making across various industries.

ArcGIS Pro Standard

Advance Your GIS Skills – Work Smarter with ArcGIS Pro

Take your GIS skills to the next level with our ArcGIS Pro Standard course. Learn how to use ArcGIS Pro effectively by working with features and attributes, modifying data, and applying spatial analysis. Explore how cartographic principles enhance map design and how GIS tools support decision-making. Through hands-on activities and a final project, you will develop the skills needed to produce high-quality maps and apply GIS techniques to solve geographic challenges. Whether you’re working in urban planning, environmental management, or infrastructure development, this course equips you with the tools to maximise the potential of ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Pro: Essential Workflows

Prepare to be productive with ArcGIS Pro

Extend your foundational GIS knowledge, get comfortable with the ArcGIS Pro application, and explore some of the most common GIS workflows. This course introduces techniques and general best practices to map, manage, analyse, and share data and other GIS resources. Hands-on exercises will give you the experience needed to efficiently work with ArcGIS Pro.

Building Web Apps with ArcGIS Experience Builder

Transform your data into compelling web apps.

Learn how to build immersive web apps that take advantage of modern web design principles without writing code. This course shows you how to interactively create, configure, and publish map centric and data centric web apps that feature your organisation’s content. This course is ideal for GIS professionals, web designers, and others who want to create engaging, responsive web applications.

Configuring Branch Versioning in ArcGIS

Support enterprise multiuser editing workflows.

This course prepares GIS professionals and database administrators to implement branch versioning in an enterprise geodatabase using ArcGIS Pro. Learn best practices to establish branch versioning workflows that support multiuser editing and the accuracy of your authoritative geospatial data. This course is especially relevant for organizations that have deployed ArcGIS Utility Network or ArcGIS Parcel Fabric.

Configuring Utility Networks in ArcGIS

Modernize your utility network infrastructure.

This course prepares GIS administrators, technical leaders, and others to deploy ArcGIS Utility Network to realistically model and manage their organisation’s assets and infrastructure. Learn how to define the network schema and properties and load data into a utility network. Attendees can complete course exercises using electric, gas, or water utility scenarios.

Creating and Editing Data with ArcGIS Pro

Maintain the accuracy of your authoritative GIS data.

This course teaches best practices to create accurate geographic data and maintain it over time. You will get ample hands-on practice with a variety of ArcGIS Pro tools that streamline the editing process and decrease the potential for errors when updating your GIS database.

Creating Python Scripts for ArcGIS

Script. Save time. Repeat.

Your time is valuable—build skills to create scripts that will streamline your GIS work. This course teaches how to leverage the Python and ArcGIS Notebooks development and run environments in ArcGIS Pro to script common data-management tasks and automate geoprocessing workflows. Learn techniques to review, write, evaluate, and share Python scripts and custom script tools that are accessible within and outside of ArcGIS Pro. 

Creating Stories with ArcGIS

Visual storytelling made easy.

ArcGIS StoryMaps stories have achieved mass appeal as a medium to inform the public, share project results, engage stakeholders, and inspire an audience. This course—for anyone that wants to share information in an interactive, highly engaging manner—teaches the concepts, best practices, and decisions that need to be made when creating and sharing a story using ArcGIS StoryMaps.

Demonstrate Basic GPS Knowledge                                   

Navigate with Confidence – Master the Basics of GPS

Learn the fundamentals of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with our Demonstrate Basic GPS Knowledge course. Understand how GPS works, explore key concepts such as satellites, coordinates, and accuracy, and discover practical applications for navigation, data collection, and spatial analysis. Gain hands-on experience in using GPS devices and integrating GPS data into GIS workflows. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course will equip you with essential GPS knowledge for real-world applications.

Deploying and Maintaining the Multiuser Geodatabase

Support your organisation’s data management workflows.

This course prepares you to successfully create a multi-user geodatabase that stores and manages your organisation’s authoritative geographic data. Learn about the multiuser geodatabase architecture and apply techniques to efficiently load data, assign user privileges, and maintain performance over time.

During course exercises, you may work with the RDBMS product that is relevant for your organisation (Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL).

Exploring the Possibilities

ArcGIS Experience Builder is Esri’s next-generation app builder that enables you to create, customise, and share tailored map centric or datacentric apps for computers, tablets, or mobile devices. Apps that are created with Experience Builder can be dynamic and updated with user interactions to further meet your audience’s needs.

In this course, you will learn how to create both map centric and datacentric apps in Experience Builder. You will configure widgets and actions to customise the app for your needs, as well as adjust the app layout. You will also discover how to adapt apps for multiple device types and how to publish and share your apps for wider use.

Field Data Collection and Management Using ArcGIS

Efficiently collect accurate data that supports real-time decision making.

Learn how ArcGIS supports a complete field data management workflow—from the office to the field, in the field, and back to the office. You will learn best practices to configure and deploy ArcGIS field-productivity apps to meet your data-collection needs. You will have the opportunity to use your own iOS or Android device to complete some course exercises.

Geocoding and Routing

This course introduces geocoding and routing analysis in ArcGIS. Participants will learn how to geocode addresses, perform routing analysis and solve real-world transportation and logistics problems using ArcGIS Tools. Topics include the fundamentals of geocoding, working with route and closest facility solvers, analysing service areas and origin-destination cost matrices, and preparing network data for effective analysis.

Get Started with ArcGIS Arcade

Enable customised content across the ArcGIS system.

Discover the unique role of the Arcade expression language within ArcGIS and explore concepts that underlie writing and executing Arcade expressions that can be used across the ArcGIS system (ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS apps). In course exercises, you will get familiar with Arcade scripting environments and build expressions to customise map labels and pop-ups, create field calculations, enable data validation, and more. Leave class with a strong understanding of Arcade capabilities and community resources.

Image Analysis for Defense and Intelligence

Translate pixels into actionable insight.

This course prepares geospatial intelligence and imagery professionals to work with a variety of imagery data in the context of realistic scenarios. Gain hands-on practice with ArcGIS Pro imagery tools and learn techniques and recommended workflows to create useful information that supports mission planning and tactical operations.

Imagery Analysis in ArcGIS Pro

Transform pixels into information.

This course is for GIS and imagery professionals in the private sector and civilian government agencies who need to extract meaningful information from satellite imagery, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-collected data, and other imagery formats. Workflows and considerations to display, process, and create derived raster products using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Image Analyst are covered. You’ll explore common imagery applications, including disaster recovery, damage assessment, and forest canopy assessment, and gain experience with the deep learning analysis workflow.

Implementing Versioned Workflows in a Multiuser Geodatabase

Efficiently maintain your enterprise data.

Learn a sound traditional versioning workflow that minimises disruption to editors, ensures the integrity of your organisation’s GIS data, and integrates well with existing business workflows. This course (taught using ArcGIS Pro) explores a variety of versioned editing workflows for the enterprise geodatabase, including traditional versioned editing, nonversioned editing, and geodatabase replication. Discover best practices to achieve optimal performance while applying editing workflows that support your business needs.

Introduction to ArcGIS Indoors

Learn to deploy ArcGIS Indoors.

This course introduces key workflows to successfully deploy ArcGIS Indoors. Learn how to create and maintain a complete system for indoor mapping and data management that lets your organisation share smart building maps. Get hands-on practice with tools and workflows used to integrate CAD, BIM, and GIS data; create floor-aware data and layers to support indoor navigation; and manage indoor data over time to streamline workspace planning and facilities management. You will also explore data considerations and data-preparation techniques in ArcGIS Pro.

Introduction to Geospatial Concepts for Intelligence

Apply geospatial capabilities to support mission success.

Learn foundational geospatial concepts that support the intelligence cycle. In the context of real-world scenarios, you will get hands-on practice applying ArcGIS Pro tools and workflows to prepare, visualise, analyse, and disseminate data that supports intelligence operations

Introduction to GIS using ArcGIS

Discover the power of spatial

Learn fundamental concepts that underlie GIS technology and geographic data. In this course, you will gain experience using GIS maps to visualise and explore real-world features; analyse data to answer questions and create new information; and share maps, data, and other resources so they can be easily accessed throughout your organisation.

Location Analytics Using ArcGIS Insights

Ask questions, find answers.

Build skills to quickly identify data patterns and relationships using drag-and-drop functionality, powerful analysis tools, and interactive maps, charts, and tables. This course provides a solid grounding in ArcGIS Insights capabilities and components. Learn how to structure an analysis and dynamically visualise and analyse nonspatial and spatial data together, then share your work using attractive visual themes and repeatable analysis workflow models. Course concepts apply to all ArcGIS Insights deployment options. Attendees will use Insights desktop in course exercises.

Managing Geospatial Data in ArcGIS

Achieve simplified data management that supports your organisation’s needs.

This course takes you on an in-depth exploration of the geodatabase, the native data storage format for ArcGIS software. Best practices to create a geodatabase to centrally store and efficiently manage your organisation’s authoritative geospatial data are covered. You will develop skills needed to configure unique geodatabase features that ensure data integrity and accuracy over time and a thorough understanding of file and enterprise geodatabase capabilities.

Mapping and Visualising Data in ArcGIS

Create high-impact maps and information products.

Learn cartographic techniques and ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online workflows to create and share a variety of professional-quality information products, including print maps, web maps, 3D scenes, animations, and charts.

Migrating from ArcMap to ArcGIS                                 

Meet the desktop app that makes GIS work more fun

With faster tools and integrated 2D and 3D capabilities, ArcGIS Pro will streamline your GIS projects. This course prepares experienced ArcMap users to be productive right away. Learn essential ArcGIS Pro terminology and concepts and how to efficiently complete a variety of tasks related to mapping, editing, analysing, and sharing geospatial data and resource.

Preparing Data for ArcGIS Applications

Solve your data challenges.

When starting a GIS mapping or analysis project, a common challenge is assembling the data needed to answer the question or produce the desired output. The datasets you need may be available but at different accuracy levels or may include the required geographic features but lack a key attribute. Many issues may make data unusable as-is. This course explores data-preparation techniques that are relevant for a variety of GIS use cases. Gain essential skills to assess data quality using descriptive statistics, address inconsistencies, and deliver valid results from your GIS projects.

Sharing Content to ArcGIS Enterprise

Bring your enterprise GIS portal to life.

Web maps, apps, and other authoritative GIS resources are the lifeblood of an ArcGIS Enterprise portal website. This course covers key workflows and best practices to add resources to your portal and make them easily accessible. Get the information you need to efficiently share a variety of resources that support operational workflows, collaboration within and across business lines, and the ability of portal users to infuse their projects with location-based insight.

Spatial Analysis Using ArcGIS Pro

Identify patterns, make predictions, answer questions.

Learn essential concepts and a standard workflow you can apply to any spatial analysis project. You will work with a variety of ArcGIS tools to explore, analyse, and produce reliable information from data. Course exercises use an Advanced license of ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS 3D Analyst, ArcGIS Spatial Analyst, and ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst.

Terrain Analysis Methods

Unlock the Power of Terrain – Analyse, Visualise, Optimise

Discover the science behind terrain analysis with our comprehensive course module. Learn the theoretical foundations and practical applications of terrain analysis techniques to examine surfaces effectively. Explore methods such as contours, slope, aspect, profile plots, and hydrologic functions, and understand how to integrate them for suitability analyses. Harness the power of friction surfaces to determine the most cost-effective paths between locations.

Understanding Map Projections

Project with Precision – Master the Science of Map Projections

Gain a deeper understanding of how the Earth’s surface is represented on a map with our Understanding Map Projections course. Explore the principles behind different projection systems, their distortions, and their appropriate applications in GIS. Learn how to choose the right projection for accurate spatial analysis and effective cartographic representation. Elevate your mapping skills and ensure precision in every project.

Using ArcGIS for Public Safety Workflows

Improve response, increase safety.

This course introduces ArcGIS Pro software and a geographic approach that complements and enhances typical public safety workflows. You will work with tools to map and visualise public safety data, identify patterns, create actionable information, and produce dynamic maps and 3D scenes to effectively disseminate that information. Course exercises use realistic public safety scenarios.

Using ArcGIS Pro for Geospatial Intelligence Analysis

Mission support that uses the power of location.

This course teaches geospatial concepts and recommended workflows that support the production of timely, accurate, and actionable intelligence. Using relevant scenarios and operational problems, you will learn how to manage, analyse, and visualise geospatial data, then share your work by producing mission-specific products aligned with industry best practices.

Working with CAD in GIS

Seamlessly Integrate CAD and GIS for Smarter Spatial Solutions

Enhance your geospatial expertise with our Working with CAD in GIS course. Learn how to efficiently integrate CAD data into GIS workflows, ensuring seamless compatibility and improved spatial analysis. Explore best practices for data conversion, georeferencing, and visualisation, and unlock the full potential of CAD and GIS integration for smarter decision-making in engineering, urban planning, and infrastructure projects.

Working with Dashboards

Deliver data-driven insight, at a glance.

Learn how to present data simply and effectively to monitor key metrics and activities in progress and provide decision-makers with easy access to the data that matters most to them. This course covers the essential concepts and workflows you need to understand to create an ArcGIS Dashboards dashboard from scratch, configure it to meet your data users’ needs, and share it with stakeholders.

Working with Lidar Data in ArcGIS

Master the basics.

This course introduces light detection and ranging (lidar) data concepts, collection methods, quality-control considerations, and common applications. Techniques to manage, edit, visualize, and share lidar-derived 2D and 3D information products using ArcGIS Pro are covered.

Working with Parcel Data in ArcGIS Pro

Modernise land records data management.

This course teaches editing and administration workflows for maintaining accurate, up-to-date, and authoritative parcel data using ArcGIS Parcel Fabric, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Enterprise. You will learn how to create a parcel fabric in a file geodatabase, add parcel data, publish the fabric, and edit parcels to reflect real-world changes. This course assumes familiarity with land-records terminology.

Working with Utility Networks in ArcGIS

Modernise your utility network infrastructure.

This course prepares GIS administrators, technical leads, and others to deploy ArcGIS Utility Network to realistically model and manage their organisation’s assets and infrastructure. Learn how to define the network schema and properties and load data into a utility network. Attendees can complete course exercises using electric, gas, or water utility scenarios.

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