When beginning a GIS project, a common challenge is assembling the data needed to answer the question or produce the desired output. The datasets you need may be available but at different accuracy levels, or include the required geographic features but lack a key attribute. Many other issues may make data unusable as-is. This course explores data-preparation techniques that are relevant for a variety of GIS applications. Discover authoritative data resources and gain essential skills to assess data quality, address data inconsistencies, and deliver valid results from your GIS projects.
Resources
Lesson 1 – Initiating GIS projects
Lesson 2 – Acquiring and preparing data
Lesson 3 – Data quality
Lesson 4 – Evaluating completeness and logical consistency
Lesson 5 – Evaluating spatial accuracy
Lesson 6 – Evaluating temporal accuracy
Lesson 7 – Evaluating thematic accuracy
Lesson 8 – Documenting data quality
Additional Web Based and Instructor-Led Training
- Migrating from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro: This instructor led course prepares experienced ArcMap users to be productive in ArcGIS Pro right away.
- Mapping and Visualizing Data in ArcGIS: This instructor led course teaches ArcGIS Pro techniques to create and share a variety of professional quality information products including print maps, web maps, 3D scenes, animations, and charts.
- Spatial Analysis with ArcGIS Pro: This instructor led course assists you in learning essential concepts and a standard workflow you can apply to any spatial analysis project.
- Explore our Courses: Search for and enroll in a variety of Esri Training learning formats such as Instructor Led, Web Learning, Seminars, MOOC's and more.
- Learn ArcGIS: Guided lessons based on real-world problems.
Technology Resources
- ArcGIS Pro System Requirements: installing or upgrading ArcGIS Pro on a virtual or physical machine, make sure your system meets the minimum requirements to run it. Also, learn what resources are recommended to get the best performance.
- Can your Computer Run ArcGIS Pro? Check your computer's ability to run ArcGIS Pro.
- ArcGIS Pro Free Trial: Don't have ArcGIS Pro yet? Not ready to purchase a license? Try ArcGIS Pro for a 21-day free trial.
- ArcGIS Pro for Personal Use: ArcGIS for Personal Use gives you the full capability of a suite of ArcGIS products for personal, non-commercial use on an annual, subscription basis at a reasonable price.
- ArcGIS Pro Resources: visit this website to learn of Discovery Paths, read the ArcGIS Blog for updates and articles, learn of new ArcGIS Pro news and the ArcGIS Pro Roadmap.
Webinars and Books
- What’s new in ArcGIS Pro
- Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 3.2: This textbook and desk reference walks readers through exploring ArcGIS Online, using 3D GIS, building a geodatabase, creating maps for web and physical presentations, and more. With over 300 full-color images, it clarifies complicated processes, such as developing a geoprocessing model, using Python to write a script tool, and creating space-time cubes for analysis in easy-to-follow workflows.
- Switching to ArcGIS Pro from ArcMap: The arrival of ArcGIS Pro has brought a challenge to ArcMap users. The new software is sufficiently different in architecture and layout that some workflows must be revisited or modified.
