topic Re: ArcMap vs Arcpro in Esri Training Questions

ArcMap vs Arcpro

EliyahJno_Baptiste — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:16:56 GMT

Greetings,

Is Arcpro the same as arcmap or an upgraded version. Is Arcmap/Arcgis desktop still being used? If new to GIS, which is better to start with?

Re: ArcMap vs Arcpro

Robert_LeClair — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:20:26 GMT

ArcGIS Pro is the replacement to ArcMap as ArcMap is a dated application (1999-present). If you're new to GIS, I'd recommend to start learning ArcGIS Pro. There are a lot of free ArcGIS Pro training on the "Learn ArcGIS" website. Good luck!

Re: ArcMap vs Arcpro

JoeBorgione — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:20:30 GMT

The two programs are very different with very approaches to the same end. If you are just starting out, forget ArcMap/ArcCatalog and focus your efforts on ArcGIS Pro. (Just my opinion after using ESRI software since 1990...)

Re: ArcMap vs Arcpro

Suzanne-Boden — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:25:36 GMT

Hi, if you're looking for resources to learn ArcGIS Pro, you may want to check out this free learning plan. It's a good starting point. https://www.esri.com/training/catalog/5b733d0c8659c25ea7013df9/arcgis-pro-fundamentals/

Re: ArcMap vs Arcpro

curtvprice — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:58:08 GMT

I have posted a list comparing the two applications and some of the things to consider. ArcMap is mature, but it is far from dead. I predict that it will be in use long after its planned 2026 retirement date.

It's much easier to learn ArcGIS Pro first, and ArcMap second.

Re: ArcMap vs Arcpro

EliyahJno_Baptiste — Sat, 24 Jul 2021 21:38:21 GMT

Thanks for clearing this up guys. I am looking into the ArcGIS Pro learning plan.