This three-day core course combines the ESRI authorized introduction to ArcGIS
course with an additional day of instruction on geospatial analysis. This course introduces students to ArcGIS and provides
the foundation for becoming a successful ArcView, ArcEditor, or ArcInfo user. Participants learn how to use ArcMap, ArcCatalog,
and ArcToolbox and explore how these applications work together to provide a complete GIS software solution. The course covers
fundamental GIS concepts as well as how to create, edit, and georeference spatial data. Attendees learn how to manipulate
tabular data, query a GIS database, and present data clearly and efficiently using maps and charts. The third day of this
course focuses on more advanced concepts and uses software for more advanced mapping and analysis.
This course is also available on a contract basis and can be tailored to suit your organization's needs. Please contact us to discuss your onsite opportunity.
Courses are offered in a three-day seminar format. Classes can be taken individually to
strengthen your working knowledge or as part of the certificate program to enhance your career development. It is possible to
complete the certificate in 4 to 36 months. Tailored seminars taught on your premises can be arranged
through the program manager.
Dr. Erwin Villiger is the president and CEO of Global View Inc., a GIS and remote sensing consulting firm. He spent 10 years with the Central Intelligence Agency as an imagery analyst and remote sensing scientist before leaving to pursue a PhD in environmental science at George Mason University. While studying at George Mason, he ran the GIS and remote sensing computer labs for the Department of Geography and Earth System Science. He has a BA and an MS in geography, with specialties in remote sensing and geographic information systems. Dr. Villiger has taught geography and GIS courses for Johns Hopkins University and George Mason University, has developed a number of GIS education programs for professionals, and is the director of a master's program in GIS with the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He is an ESRI authorized instructor for ArcGIS and manages desktop software training for the Professional Certificate Program in Geographic Information Systems at George Mason. He teaches a number of certificate courses including: Introduction to ArcGIS, Components of GIS, Raster Analysis & 3D Modeling, and Environmental Applications of GIS.
