HELP! What do i do first?

[Anonymous User]

My name is Desiree. I am 48 and trying to learn this ArcGISC stuff for class. What should I do first? I take Wildlife Management in Uvalde, Texas.

[BriannaEttley]

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[AdrianWelsh]

Desiree, does your class come with a workbook for learning ArcGIS? That might be the best place to start learning. If not, do you have the software installed with a valid license? More information here would be helpful.