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Looking for ArcGIS programming/web application programming courses-any suggestions

NavKa — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 17:31:44 GMT

Hello,

My employer is ready to pay for ArcGIS web development courses and wants me to provide them with a list of courses and expenses. Please share any info you might have on different course lines and all price ranges available. I would like to extend my python capabilities also. If anybody has any review of courses they are working on in JAVA API or any other languages used for ArcGIS web development please share your experiences and suggestions.

Thanks,

Nikki

Re: Looking for ArcGIS programming/web application programming courses-any suggestions

FreddieGibson — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 17:35:09 GMT

Have you looked to see what's available at http://www.esri.com/training/main

Re: Looking for ArcGIS programming/web application programming courses-any suggestions

Suzanne-Boden — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 17:55:16 GMT

Here's a link to some popular developer and Python training options from Esri: Esri Training

Re: Looking for ArcGIS programming/web application programming courses-any suggestions

NavKa — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 20:42:30 GMT

Yes but these are very expensive specially for the duration of training and I am really a starter do you think one should learn core JAVA before diving into GIS specific programming. What other skills would be required?

Thanks for your reply.

Re: Looking for ArcGIS programming/web application programming courses-any suggestions

FreddieGibson — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 20:48:28 GMT

What are you needing to develop?

Re: Looking for ArcGIS programming/web application programming courses-any suggestions

NavKa — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 16:27:35 GMT

So we want to share our GIS data with the organizations for general analysis or as a resource over the web. No data editing is required just basic analysis.

So basically having different layers with point and area features and display of info as a popup when they click on particular feature and turning on and off the layers.

Thanks

Re: Looking for ArcGIS programming/web application programming courses-any suggestions

FreddieGibson — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 00:46:37 GMT

So it sounds like you'd be interested in training for the JavaScript API. Would that be correct?

https://developers.arcgis.com/javascript/

Re: Looking for ArcGIS programming/web application programming courses-any suggestions

NavKa — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 13:50:04 GMT

Looks like yes. but where do I start?

Re: Looking for ArcGIS programming/web application programming courses-any suggestions

FreddieGibson — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 14:38:24 GMT

I have some extra questions for you.

Do you have a GIS background (i.e. do you understand GIS programming workflows)?
Do you have a programming background for any language?
Have you ever used JavaScript?
Are you familiar with web development?
What type of learning environment do you prefer? Classes where someone walks you through the materials, books where you can read the materials on your own, online videos where you can watch someone going through the materials, etc.

Re: Looking for ArcGIS programming/web application programming courses-any suggestions

NavKa — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:40:00 GMT

Hey Freddie,

Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions really appreciate. To answer your questions

1. Yes i am working as a GIS analyst right now but i don't have GIS programming knowledge that is I mostly work with desktop mapping and data analysis.

2. I know how programming works I learnt basic Python and VB I know how databases work and some SQL

3. I haven't used any java script.

4. No i don't have any experience in web development.

5. I prefer class like environment where you start from basics and there is a flow to the course and you go step by step and all the required areas are covered. But it doesn't have to be a live class it can be recorded video class with step by step instructions and i am happy to do some reading on my own. It will be great if there is a way to get your questions answered in case i don't understand something or i am struck.

and if you can guide me what all I need to learn to be successful in web map development.

Thanks for your time and effort.

Nikki.

Re: Looking for ArcGIS programming/web application programming courses-any suggestions

RickeyFight — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:45:24 GMT

Here are some helpful videos

Eric Pimpler - GTS’s Videos on Vimeo

Re: Looking for ArcGIS programming/web application programming courses-any suggestions

ChrisSmith7 — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:53:10 GMT

Based on your needs, it sounds like you could make use of Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS | ArcGIS

Once you get your training nailed-down, you could slowly make your way into Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS (Developer Edition) | ArcGIS for Developers to customize and increase your capabilities, and then, you could have full control with the JSAPI, if needed - ArcGIS API for JavaScript

Like you, I started as a GIS Analyst, then, through self-training over the years, moved into web development - not really doing anything with GIS. When a need came about for GIS, I developed our mapping application, but the Web AppBuilder wasn't an option, so I had to jump right into the JSAPI. It was a bit of a learning curve, even with a couple of years of ASP.NET and JavaScript experience under my belt, which is why I would recommend you start with the Web AppBuilder.

Here's some questions clarifying the Web AppBuilder:

Clarifying 3 questions about Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS | ArcGIS Blog

Re: Looking for ArcGIS programming/web application programming courses-any suggestions

RebeccaStrauch__GISP — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:05:56 GMT

As others have mentioned, the training.esri.com page has many self-paced and/or instructor led classes, as well as links to many (free) 60-minute webinars that are very topic focused and very good.

For Developer training (inexpensive and instructor led) here is a search, but you can look for others too.

Esri Training

I recommend the Python class http://training.esri.com/gateway/index.cfm?fa=catalog.courseDetail&CourseID=50131064_10.x and the JavaScript class http://training.esri.com/gateway/index.cfm?fa=catalog.courseDetail&CourseID=50133569_10.x Yes they are expensive for the number of days, but you get the workbook and can continue learning after the class.

There are other (free) videos Esri Video | Videos Covering GIS Events, Products, People, & Topics Tat are worth watching, including technical sessions from some of the Developer Summits and user conferences.

Some references to check out:

Developing Web Apps with ArcGIS API for JavaScript / Building Applications Using the ArcGIS API for JavaScript Resources

Introduction to Writing Geoprocessing Scripts with Python 10.2/10.3 Class Resources

Web Developer Resources

...and if/when you get into Web AppBuilder Developer's Edition. my blog Web AppBuilder Developer Edition - Customization Resource List

Re: Looking for ArcGIS programming/web application programming courses-any suggestions

FreddieGibson — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 16:10:31 GMT

In regards to the GIS portion of learning the JavaScript API, I would suggest taking the Esri Instructor Led Training courses.

Developing Web Apps with ArcGIS API for JavaScript

http://training.esri.com/gateway/index.cfm?fa=catalog.courseDetail&CourseID=50133569_10.x

I know that the class is expensive, but I think it's worth it. Most of the people on my team take this class to get a solid understanding of the API so that we can help users adopt it. I don't think you can beat the attention to detail that is provided in this class.

For the Web Programming (i.e. HTML5, pure JavaScript, CSS, etc.) there should be tons of schools and online programs available at various prices that can help you with this. If your organization offers tuition reimbursement I'd suggest finding a university that offers extensions courses or a college that offers online training. I once used the OReilly School of Technology for this type of training, but I believe they're currently restructuring their online offerings.

I know that on my team we have to learn tons of different technologies. A couple of sites that we use on my team to keep up to date with clients are listed below.

DevelopMentor

https://www.develop.com/

Pluralsight

http://www.pluralsight.com/

Lynda

http://www.lynda.com/

Udemy

https://www.udemy.com/

With the learning style you described I think you'd find any of the above sites useful. They all provide courses for various topics that you can review at your own pace and the prices aren't too bad.

Re: Looking for ArcGIS programming/web application programming courses-any suggestions

BaofengDong — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:52:30 GMT

I would suggest that you check out this course: An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python on Coursera. Link: Coursera - Free Online Courses From Top Universities

Good luck!

Re: Looking for ArcGIS programming/web application programming courses-any suggestions

NavKa — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:48:31 GMT

Thanks everybody for your input, appreciate the time and effort!!

Re: Looking for ArcGIS programming/web application programming courses-any suggestions

CherylTrine — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:51:40 GMT

I would second this recommendation. I found it to be a fun, face-paced, challenging course. It was a single course when I took it, but now they have broken it into two--not sure if the time frame is a little more relaxed.