Pensando em aprender ArcGIS ou similar.

Question

Procurando uma mudança de carreira para algo que eu possa conseguir emprego no exterior/remoto, se necessário, e que pague um salário decente. Sou engenheiro geotécnico, mas estou procurando algo com um melhor equilíbrio entre vida profissional e pessoal (não estar no local o tempo todo)<\/P> Já tive alguma exposição (não uso) ao ArcGIS no meu trabalho e parece ser uma habilidade em alta demanda. Estou me perguntando qual é a melhor maneira de aprender ArcGIS sem ir para a universidade e se vale a pena o investimento no software, treinamento e computador.<\/P> Obrigado por qualquer conselho e conhecimento.<\/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.