Pensando en aprender ArcGIS o similar.

Question

Buscando un cambio de carrera a algo en lo que pueda conseguir trabajo en el extranjero / remoto si es necesario y que pague un salario decente. Soy ingeniero geotécnico pero busco algo con un mejor equilibrio entre trabajo y vida personal (no estar en el sitio todo el tiempo)<\/P> He tenido algo de exposición (no uso) de ArcGIS con mi trabajo y parece ser una habilidad demandada. Me pregunto cuál es la mejor manera de aprender ArcGIS sin ir a la universidad y si vale la pena la inversión en el software, la formación y el ordenador.<\/P> Gracias por cualquier consejo y conocimiento.<\/P>

HeatherSmith · Answer

You can get a personal use license to learn skills and build your portfolio: https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/arcgis-for-personal-use/buy

There are many tutorials on the Documentation gallery. I recommend starting with this series for beginners: Essential ArcGIS Online skills, and branching out from there. If you start with ArcGIS Online skills, you won't have to invest in a fancy computer right away.

After you've completed some tutorials, go to Esri training, where you can find more courses, including MOOCs and instructor led classes. They also offer certification. This is probably a good route to take if you are not going to enroll in a university, since it can provide proof of your GIS skills on a resume.

You might also find a mentor in the industry. For example, there is a mentorship program offered by URISA.

AdminWPZ · Answer

Maybe check out online GIS courses, e.g. on coursera.org? There are courses that partner with ESRI. I've no experience with them but so far my general experiences with Coursera (python programming courses) have been good.