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Learn from experts and make beautiful maps using ArcGIS Pro. Once, only cartographers made maps. Today, anyone can. Still, cartographers can teach people to make better maps, just as chefs can show people how to prepare better meals. With coaching from accomplished cartographers and practical, hands-on exercises, you'll become a smarter mapmaker, ready to go beyond the defaults and produce engaging maps that communicate with impact.   Course details: Duration: 6 Weeks (2-3 hours of study per week) Cost: Free When: 2/22/23 - 4/5/23 Registration closes on March 8, 2023   Get more details >> ... View more

Gain a deeper understanding of spatial data analysis. This course is for people who know something about data analysis and want to learn how the special capabilities of spatial data analysis provide deeper understanding. You'll get free access to the full analytical capabilities of ArcGIS Online, Esri's cloud-based mapping and analytics platform.   Course details: Duration: 6 Weeks (2-3 hours of study per week) Cost: Free When: 2/1/23 - 3/15/23 Registration closes on February 15, 2023   Get more details >> ... View more

Use location to find patterns and tackle complex problems. Spatial data science allows analysts to extract deeper insight from data using a comprehensive set of analytical methods and spatial algorithms, including machine learning and deep learning techniques. This course explores the application of spatial data science to uncover hidden patterns and improve predictive modeling. You'll work with powerful analytical tools in Esri's ArcGIS software and learn how to integrate popular open data science packages into your analyses.   Course details: Duration: 6 Weeks (2-3 hours of study per week) Cost: Free When: 10/5/22 - 11/16/22 Registration closes on October 19, 2022   Get more details >> ... View more

Infuse geographic context into the entire project life cycle. Discover what's possible when you integrate computer-aided design (CAD) data and building information models (BIM) with geographic information systems (GIS) technology. This course is for GIS and architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals and anyone else who wants to improve project decision-making, gain critical insights, and deliver more sustainable infrastructure, more efficiently. You'll explore powerful GIS visualization and spatial analysis capabilities and see firsthand how location-based insight enhances each phase of the project life cycle—from planning and design to construction and ongoing operations.   Course details: Duration: 4 Weeks (2-3 hours of study per week) Cost: Free When: 9/14/22 - 10/12/22 Registration closes on September 21, 2022   Get more details >> ... View more

Be part of the milestone 15th year of the URISA GIS Leadership Academy! Grab a seat at this popular five-day training program which explores topics ranging from GIS strategic planning and team building to change management, resource allocation, ROI, and capacity building.  Instructors, all GISPs, are experienced GIS professionals who have successfully navigated the challenges of increased leadership and management responsibilities in a technical field.  Class size is intentionally limited to facilitate discussion and interaction. We'll head to Philly in August and the second in-person GLA will be in Santa Rosa, California October 31-November 4.   Get event details >> ... View more

Esri Partner Conference (EPC) Save the date for the Esri Partner Conference on March 4-6,2023 in Palm Springs, CA. Meet and network with Esri partners in various industries. Go to event details >> ... View more

Esri Federal GIS Conference (Esri FedGIS) Save the date for the Esri FedGIS, to be held February 7-8, 2023 in Washington DC Meet and network with industry leaders in government.   Registration is not open yet at this moment. Go to the event webpage and sign up to be notified when registration opens.   Go to event details >> ... View more

GIS Pro is North America’s Premier Geospatial Professional Event of 2022.    Conference schedule you can look forward to: Sunday, October 2: NW GIS Workshops & URISA Board of Directors/Committee Coordination Meetings Monday, October 3: NW GIS & URISA Workshops Tuesday, October 4: Opening Keynote Address, Awards Luncheon, Exhibits, Breakout Sessions, Networking   View event info and register >> ... View more

Esri Young Professionals Network (YPN) launched its brand-new website on July 1. This new website is a one-stop-shop for young pros to get resources for certification, events, mentorship, training, and much more! Esri YPN was created in 2015 with the intention to provide a way for young pros in geospatial careers to connect with one another to grow their professional network, gain new skills to move up in the workplace, and be a part of a community of like-minded people. Its foundation is built on 3 crucial pillars: Learn, Connect, Lead.  Esri YPN’s mission is to help you (1) learn more about the power of location technology for career growth and professional success, (2) connect you with peers and industry experts through networking and tech-savvy contact, (3) help you lead others by gaining leadership experience to advance your career through mentorship and training.  “Esri YPN is a great way to meet new people with similar interests, learn about new and existing training opportunities to enhance your skills, and to stay updated with the GIS community around the globe.” – Logan Stevens, Esri’s Enterprise Release Engineer & YPN Advisory Board Member New Features on the Esri YPN Website   Meet the Esri YPN board members and people who make it possible to have such a valuable resource and network available to budding young professionals. @RaquelPerez – Industry Marketing Manager & YPN Founder @CarolineSampa – Product Readiness Lead & YPN Advisory Board Member @LoganStevens – Enterprise Release Engineer & YPN Advisory Board Member  “Esri Young Professionals Network has been a highlight of my 11-year career at Esri. This network was the brainchild of Jeff Peters, Director of Global Business Development for Esri and his legacy continues to live on and live strong. This year, 2022, marks the eighth year that YPN has been in existence, and it has grown substantially to include a new website, a new blog series, and a fabulous team of young pros across Esri departments who bring their unique skills to the table. To say I am honored and so proud of the work that has been done over the years is an understatement. Many Esri YPN champions all over the company have supported us throughout the years to get to where we are now. We are also partnering with external partners like URISA Vanguard Cabinet and United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) YPG to bring a multitude of resources to our young pro community. I look forward to an amazing 2023 with Esri YPN and the amazing support team.” – Raquel Perez, Founder of Esri YPN & Industry Marketing Manager  Faces of YPN   The Esri YPN Overview webpage features "Faces of YPN" a blog series that highlights amazing young pros working with GIS across all industries. Each article shares their own personal journey into becoming a GIS professional and advice for other young pros. “Young professionals are using GIS to make a huge difference in our world. Faces of YPN is a way to broadcast the amazing work that’s being done!” - Caroline Sampa, Esri’s Product Readiness Lead & YPN Advisory Board Member   Access Training Courses, Esri Technical Certification Program, and Learning Plans   The Esri YPN Overview webpage links to valuable training opportunities for professional development such as Esri Academy and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Upon completion of a MOOCs course, you’ll receive a certificate where you can proudly use it on your resume and GIS portfolio. You’ll learn about the Esri Technical Certification Program to navigate which certification would best build your confidence, credibility, and professional business growth. The website links to Esri Academy where you can browse through various free tutorials, seminars, videos to fill in any knowledge gaps or learn a completely new topic in spatial data science, 3D visualization, data management, or scripting.   Building Growth & Community in Your Professional Network   The Esri YPN Community webpage allows you to explore opportunities to expand your professional network. Scroll down to “Connect with our partners” to learn about mentoring opportunities with URISA and the Young Professionals Working Group with USGIF. Connect with other young pros through the Esri YPN Community, Esri YPN LinkedIn Group, and YPN Twitter. Submit your information for an opportunity to be featured as the next Faces of YPN. Tell your geospatial journey story to others so that you can be an inspiration and example for others in similar paths. On the Esri YPN Events webpage, learn about the in-person conferences with YPN track.     Join the Esri YPN Network   Ready to be a part of Esri Young Professionals Network? It’s easy to join, just fill out the form on the Esri YPN website to be added to our database. We will send you updated information about the latest YPN news, upcoming events, and resources to help you connect with others and build your network.   ... View more

The Esri User Conference (UC) is taking place in person July 11-15 at the San Diego Convention Center (SDCC) for the first time in three years. The Esri UC is an excellent opportunity for students and recent graduates to make professionals connections, further develop your GIS (Geographic Information Systems) skills, show off the geospatial projects you are working on, learn about innovative trends, network with industry leaders professionals, and become inspired by your peers. Note** This in-person event is open only to people who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). University students are eligible to receive a one-day complimentary pass to Esri UC. Students must be enrolled at an accredited higher education institution and send a copy of their student ID to [email protected] to verify enrollment and follow these instructions to access your one-day complimentary pass to Esri UC: Register by signing into your ArcGIS account (you can create one) Click that you are “Registering for Yourself” Enter “Customer Information” or check “I don’t have a customer number” Enter “Event Information” that you are an “attendee” for “UC” Select “UC One Day Complementary” for $0 then click “Next” Enter the day you would like to attend, emergency contact info, click “Review & Pay”     If you are attending UC, consider the following to better equip you for the conference and get the most out of the experience.   Do Some Prep Work Before Attending UC   Button up your LinkedIn profile – you will be connecting with many people during the conference Prepare to share anything related to your GIS portfolio Check out this blog for examples Be intentional about what you want to get out of UC (list out your goals ahead of time) Research networking tips such as this article Know ahead of times which hashtags to use on social media and Esri accounts to tag. Hashtags: #EsriUC Accounts: Twitter: @EsriUC, @Esri, @GISEd Facebook: @EsriGIS, Esri GIS Higher Education Community Group Instagram: @esrigram  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esri/ Tik Tok: Esri TikTok Read about the health and safety protocols before attending UC   UC Socials, Events, and Other Activities to Add to Your Itinerary   Attend these socials to meet and network with other young professionals:  YPN (Young Professionals Network) Welcome Social Marriott Sunday, July 10 from 4:00 PM–6:00 p.m. at Coronado Terrace YPN Evening Social Wednesday July 13 from 6:00 PM–8:00 p.m. at Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Level 4, Sapphire Terrace Academic GIS Program Fair Monday, July 113:30PM–6:00 p.m. at SDCC Ballroom 20 Lobby Map Gallery Reception Esri Science Symposium Tuesday, July 124:00 PM–6:30 p.m. at SDCC Ballroom 20 D Attend the Plenary on Monday, July 11 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Monday, July 114:00 PM–6:00 p.m. at SDCC Sails Pavilion     Sessions/Workshops to Attend   YPN Presents: Cultivating Curiosity for Career Success Tuesday, July 12 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at SDCC - Room 15 B YPN Presents: Finding Your Career Path Wednesday, July 13 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at SDCC - Room 32 A/B Special Interest Groups (SIG) such as: Women and GIS SIG: Inclusiveness Through Leadership NorthStar and Blacks in GIS: People of Black / African Descent in GIS Conservation SIG: Community Collaboration GIS for Racial Equity & Social Justice SIG GIS for Good SIG: Maximizing our Impact for People, Planet, Prosperity, and Peace View the UC detailed agenda     Networking Opportunities at UC   Attend the Esri UC Expo Hall to meet GIS experts, view lightening talks, visit the industry neighborhoods, view demos, and learn about Esri products. Visit the Sustainable World Showcase in the UC Expo to network and learn from Esri staff that lead the special programs and initiatives designed to help you apply GIS for Good in support of Climate Change, Conservation, Disaster Response, Education, Global Development, Humanitarian, Nonprofit, Racial Equity and Social Justice. Ask about mentor opportunities while networking Attend the Thursday Night Party at Balboa Park Stop by the Esri Young Professionals Network booth to meet the team and learn how you can be a part of the network. The Esri YPN booths will be located at the: Grand Lobby of the San Diego Convention Center (SDCC) from Sunday, July 10 at 12p.m. until Thursday, June 14 at 12 p.m. UC Expo from Tuesday, July 12 from 9:00 am through Thursday, July 14 at 4:00 p.m.   Other Helpful Resources   Download the education industry flier Download the YPN industry flier Download the Sustainable World flier UC 2022 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) ... View more

The scale of urban and regional challenges today is vast. Issues of equity, sustainability, transportation, and housing are some of the main areas that students studying planning and urban design want to focus on. Watch the recording for the webinar Beyond Land-Use Maps: GIS for Urban and Regional Planning in Higher Education that place on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT). You'll hear faculty members discuss their use of modern GIS tools in urban and regional planning courses. This webinar will highlight new tools, software updates, and the ways that educators can incorporate modern GIS into their courses and curriculum.   Watch the recording >>   ... View more

The era of spatial data science has arrived. Fueled by the need to analyze massive collections of data and renewed interest in artificial intelligence, the demand for data scientists is rapidly growing. However, educating future data scientists is challenging, in fact, a moving target. Researchers frequently introduce new algorithms and analysis methods. As a result, knowing which aspects of spatial data science to teach is often the most challenging part of course design. One approach to safeguarding our course content from these rapid changes is to focus on teaching the broader competencies in data science in addition to leveraging the technology built around them. In this webinar, we’ll explore the core competencies of data science and demonstrate analytical workflows that can help build those competencies. Watch the webinar recording Integrating Spatial Data Science into Your Course Content to: Learn and explore data science competencies See examples of common workflows for each competency Get resources to incorporate spatial data science into your teaching   Watch for the recording >> Download presentation slides >>   ... View more

GIS has changed a great deal in the past five years. How are educators keeping up with their curriculum and programs?   Watch the panel discussion that took place April 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. (PDT) and hear from faculty members as they highlight recent changes in GIS technology, methods, and skills and how they have incorporated these changes into their curriculum.   In this panel discussion you'll learn: What resources and collateral you can use in your courses How Web GIS can complement desktop GIS methods How other faculty members have made the transition   The panel speakers are: Nicole Ernst, Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) Damien Mansell, University of Exeter Dan Farkas, Pace University   Watch the recording >>  Download presentation slides >>   ... View more