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## 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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Making Sense of Biological Data with R

Biologists and others with little or no prior experience with R or statistics who need to collect and analyze data for purposes such as impact assessment and biological monitoring.  

 This course, along with Field Data...

2024 FWS Geospatial Training Workshop (Without Monday Intensives)

Intermediate to advanced practitioners of geospatial technology.

This 3.5-day workshop is an opportunity for intermediate to advanced geospatial practitioners to receive focused, hands-on training that is not otherwise offered...

2024 FWS Geospatial Training Workshop with Monday Intensives

Intermediate to advanced practitioners of geospatial technology.

This 4.5-day workshop is an opportunity for intermediate to advanced geospatial practitioners to receive focused, hands-on training that is not otherwise offered at the...

Creating Maps that Work - Online

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

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

2023 Data Management Workshop

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.

Watershed Analysis and Hydrologic Modeling

Anyone who works with watersheds.  

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

Watershed Analysis and Hydrologic Modeling - Online

Anyone who works with watersheds.  

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

Transitioning to ArcGIS Pro

Current users of ArcMap and new users to ArcGIS Pro.  

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

Transitioning to ArcGIS Pro II

Current ArcMap users who are migrating to ArcGIS Pro software.  

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...

GIS Introduction - ArcGIS Pro - Online

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.  

The GIS Introduction is designed to...

Introduction to ArcGIS Online (AGOL)

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

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

Intermediate GIS Applications (ArcGIS Pro) - Analysis, ModelBuilder and Map Series with ArcGIS Pro

Experienced ArcGIS Pro users who want to learn intermediate applications.

This online course covers a variety of intermediate level techniques for ArcGIS Pro, including sharing your maps and data, data preparation and basic GIS analysis,...

Intermediate GIS Applications - Programming ArcGIS Pro with Python

Experienced ArcGIS Pro users who want to learn intermediate applications.

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

GIS Intermediate

Biologists, ecologists, and planners.

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...

GIS Introduction - ArcGIS Pro

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.

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

Field Data Capture using ArcGIS Mobile Suite

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

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

Field Data Collection using ArcGIS

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

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

Creating Maps that Work

Anyone who desires to communicate effectively through maps

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...

## Seminar Calendar

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GIS Introduction - ArcGIS Pro (Online)

Apr 29, 2024 3:00 pmMay 3, 2024 4:00 pm (EDT)

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GIS Introduction - ArcGIS Pro (Online)

May 6, 2024 3:00 pmMay 10, 2024 4:00 pm (EDT)

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Introduction to ArcGIS Online (AGOL)

Jun 10, 2024 1:00 pmJun 13, 2024 5:00 pm (EDT)

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