Training Announcement: Imagery and 3D Mapping for Governments on the Rural Edge

Free Webinar
Organization: Esri
Date: September 10, 2019 at 10:00 AM

Join Esri to learn how your organization can use imagery and GIS to improve how it conducts change analysis and assesses the impact of change due to development.

In this session, you will see how ArcGIS Pro can help you:

• Manage imagery archives.
• Work with historical imagery.
• Implement a low-cost drone program.
• Create 3D site modeling and visualization.
• Extract features from imagery.
• Work with LiDAR data and more

Please register here: https://go.esri.com/AKwebinar

Abstract: The “Rural Edge” is a sensitive zone that exists between urbanization and rural environments. As rural landscapes are transformed by development, the result is often irreversible change that has significant impacts on quality of life and the environment. The Rural Edge is found at all scales, whether it be the boundary of a major metropolitan area or a rapidly growing recreational area within an otherwise remote location. Esri, the Municipality of Anchorage, the Matanuska Susitna Borough, and the Alaska Department of Natural Resources have teamed up to demonstrate how up-to-date imagery and 3D data, from modern low-cost sources, can provide the most relevant geospatial information for understanding and managing change within the Rural Edge.

Training Announcement: GIS Programming

Organization: UAF eCampus
Location: Online
Date(s): January 14-May 5, 2019

GIS programming for ArcView, Arc/Info and ArcGIS. Programming techniques for customizing GIS, efficient batch processing, and development of custom tools for GIS display and analysis. Taught by David Verbyla. 3 Credits.

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Training Announcement: GIS Analysis

Organization: UAF eCampus
Location: Online
Date(s): January 14-May 5, 2019

GIS analysis of natural resources including spatial query, attribute query, vector, grid, image, topographic and network analysis techniques. Taught by David Verbyla. 4 Credits.

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Training Announcement: Navigating GIS Concepts

Organization: UAF-GINA/Blue Skies Solutions Training
Location: GINA Remote Sensing/GIS Lab, West Ridge Research Bldg Room 004, Fairbanks
Date(s): August 20-21, 2018; January 7-8, 2019; March 11-12, 2019; May 6-7, 2019

This course teaches what a GIS is and what you can do with it with a focus on utilizing Alaska GIS resources. Working with Esri’s ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Online, you will create maps, explore and analyze the data behind the maps, and apply methods to easily share your maps. By the end of the course, you will gain solid understanding of how GIS maps and ArcGIS tools are used to visualize real-world features, discover patterns, obtain information, and communicate that information to others.

After completing the course, you will:

• Have a clear understanding of GIS data structure and the file format in which they are stored and managed
• Be familiar with the most commonly used projections and datums in Alaska and how they impact your mapping
• Import and work with GPS data points in your GIS
• Locate GIS data for Alaska, and utilize data from the Geographic Information Network of Alaska (GINA)
• Analyze a GIS map to identify where features that meet specific criteria are located
• Quickly create and share a GIS map using ArcGIS Online, so they can be viewed using desktop applications, websites, and mobile devices
• Have an understanding of what Python scripting is and how it may be used to aid your GIS processes

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Training Announcement: Mastering GIS Concepts

Organization: UAF-GINA/Blue Skies Solutions Training
Location: GINA Remote Sensing/GIS Lab, West Ridge Research Bldg Room 004, Fairbanks
Date(s): August 22-23, 2018; January 9-10, 2019; March 13-14, 2019; May 8-9, 2019

This course is designed for those who have a good foundation in the basics of GIS and are ready to explore some of the more technical components of ArcGIS for Desktop software as well as ArcGIS Online.

After completing the course, you will:

• Use the various methods of labeling in ArcGIS
• Create new data and edit existing data in ArcGIS
• Create and execute a Python tool
• Use the primary geoprocessing tools within ArcGIS to perform spatial analysis
• Use ArcGIS Online to create a feature service of editable vector data
• Use ArcGIS Online to create a map application that allows users to edit data

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Training Announcement: Navigating GIS Concepts

Organization: Blue Skies Solutions, LLC
Location: TIPS Training Lab, 9th Floor, Atwood Building, 550 W 7th Avenue, Anchorage
Date(s): April 23-24, 2018; February 5-6, 2018

This 2-day, 16-hour course, with a focus on Alaska applications, is designed for those new to the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or for those desiring a refresher on what makes GIS such a powerful workplace tool.

Using Esri's ArcGIS Desktop, you will learn where to find data, create maps, explore the data behind the maps, and apply methods to share your maps. You will also learn how to create and distribute powerful interactive maps using ArcGIS Online.

Training Announcement

For more information, please visit the web link above or contact info2@blueskiessolutions.net.

Training Announcement: Mastering GIS Concepts

Organization: Blue Skies Solutions, LLC
Location: TIPS Training Lab, 9th Floor, Atwood Building, 550 W 7th Avenue, Anchorage
Date(s): April 25-26, 2018; February 7-8, 2018

This is also a 2-day, 16-hour course with a focus on Alaska applications. It picks up where "Navigating GIS Concepts" leaves off. It is designed for those with a solid foundation in the basics of GIS and are ready to explore some of the more technical components of ArcGIS for Desktop and ArcGIS Online.

You will will learn to use the various methods of labeling in ArcGIS, to create new data and edit existing data in ArcGIS, to utilize Python scripting to help speed up your work processes, learn how data driven pages can create some amazing map books, and to use the primary geoprocessing tools within ArcGIS to perform spatial analysis and to create a model.

With ArcGIS Online, you will create a feature service of editable vector data, and also use ArcGIS Online to create a map application that allows users to add and edit data.

Training Announcement

For more information, please visit the web link above or contact info2@blueskiessolutions.net.

Training Announcement: GINA January 2018

Organization: UAF-GINA
Location: GINA Remote Sensing/GIS Lab, West Ridge Research Bldg Room 004, Fairbanks
Dates: January 9 & 10 / January 11 & 12, 2018

Announcing GINA's next round of introductory GIS training on the UAF campus coming up in January 2018. Two extremely high quality instructor led courses are being offered:

1) Navigating GIS Concepts on Monday and Tuesday January 9-10, followed by
2) Mastering GIS Concepts on Wednesday and Thursday January 11-12, 2018.

Each course is $1,070.00 per person and each consists of two full days of training (8:30am to 5pm). You may register and/or learn more about these courses from our online registration page located at the link below: https://epay.alaska.edu/C21563_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=1525

A map to WRRB 004 is available here. Please pass this announcement along to whomever you feel may also be interested. For more information, please visit the web link above or contact Pete Hickman at pete@gina.alaska.edu.

Training Announcement: Navigating GIS Concepts

Organization: UAF-GINA/Blue Skies Solutions, LLC
Location: GINA Remote Sensing/GIS Lab, West Ridge Research Building Room 004, Fairbanks
Date(s): January 9 and 11, 2017 or March 13-14, 2017 or May 8-9 or August 21-22, 2017

This course teaches what a GIS is and what you can do with it with a focus on utilizing Alaska GIS resources. Working with Esri’s ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Online, you will create maps, explore and analyze the data behind the maps, and apply methods to easily share your maps. By the end of the course, you will gain solid understanding of how GIS maps and ArcGIS tools are used to visualize real-world features, discover patterns, obtain information, and communicate that information to others.

Training Announcement

For more information, please visit the web link above or contact Pete Hickman at pete@gina.alaska.edu.

Training Announcement: Mastering GIS Concepts

Organization: UAF-GINA/Blue Skies Solutions, LLC
Location: GINA Remote Sensing/GIS Lab, West Ridge Research Building Room 004, Fairbanks
Date(s): January 12-13, 2017 or March 15-16, 2017 or May 10-11 or August 23-24, 2017

This course is designed for those who have a good foundation in the basics of GIS and are ready to explore some of the more technical components of ArcGIS for Desktop software as well as ArcGIS Online.

Training Announcement

For more information, please visit the web link above or contact Pete Hickman at pete@gina.alaska.edu.

Training Announcement: Mastering GIS Concepts

Organization: Blue Skies Solutions, LLC
Location: TIPS Computer Lab, Atwood Building, Anchorage
Date(s): April 10-11, 2017

This course is designed for those who have a good foundation in the basics of GIS and are ready to explore some of the more technical components of ArcGIS for Desktop software as well as ArcGIS Online.

Training Announcement

For more information, please visit the web link above or contact info2@blueskiessolutions.net.

Training Announcement: Navigating GIS Concepts

Organization: Blue Skies Solutions, LLC
Location: TIPS Computer Lab, Atwood Building, Anchorage
Date(s): March 28-29, 2017

This course teaches what a GIS is and what you can do with it with a focus on utilizing Alaska GIS resources. Working with Esri’s ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Online, you will create maps, explore and analyze the data behind the maps, and apply methods to easily share your maps. By the end of the course, you will gain solid understanding of how GIS maps and ArcGIS tools are used to visualize real-world features, discover patterns, obtain information, and communicate that information to others.

Training Announcement

For more information, please visit the web link above or contact info2@blueskiessolutions.net.

Meeting Announcement: 2016 Alaska Coastal Mapping Summit

Organization: Interagency Working Group on Ocean and Coastal Mapping (IWG-OCM)
Location: Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood, AK
Date(s): June 14, 2016, 1:00-5:00 pm

Federal mapping agencies are working together to reduce overlap in surveying the U.S. coast. We want to work with you. You're invited to join us at our Alaska Coastal Mapping Summit, where we'll discuss long-term mapping data requirements, near-term acquisition plans, and data collection strategies.

Click here for more information or to RSVP for the teleconference option, please contact Nicole Kinsman at nicole.kinsman@noaa.gov.

Training Announcement: Mastering GIS Concepts

Organization: Blue Skies Solutions, LLC
Location: GINA Remote Sensing/GIS Lab, West Ridge Research Building Room 004, Fairbanks
Date(s): July 13-14, 2016

This course is designed for those who have a good foundation in the basics of GIS and are ready to explore some of the more technical components of ArcGIS for Desktop software as well as ArcGIS Online.

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Training Registration

For more information, please see visit the web link above or contact Michael Knapp at mknapp@blueskiessolutions.net.

Training Announcement: Navigating GIS Concepts

Organization: Blue Skies Solutions, LLC
Location: GINA Remote Sensing/GIS Lab, West Ridge Research Building Room 004, Fairbanks
Date(s): July 11-12, 2016

This course teaches what a GIS is and what you can do with it with a focus on utilizing Alaska GIS resources. Working with Esri’s ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Online, you will create maps, explore and analyze the data behind the maps, and apply methods to easily share your maps. By the end of the course, you will gain solid understanding of how GIS maps and ArcGIS tools are used to visualize real-world features, discover patterns, obtain information, and communicate that information to others.

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Training Registration

For more information, please see visit the web link above or contact Michael Knapp at mknapp@blueskiessolutions.net.

Training Announcement: Mastering GIS Concepts Using Esri ArcGIS for Desktop

Organization: Blue Skies Solutions, LLC
Location: TIPS Computer Lab, Atwood Building, Anchorage
Date(s): October 14-15, 2015

This 2-day, 16-hour course, also with a focus on Alaska applications, is designed for those with a solid foundation in the basics of GIS and are ready to explore some of the more technical components of ArcGIS for Desktop and ArcGIS Online.

You will will learn to use the various methods of labeling in ArcGIS, to create new data and edit existing data in ArcGIS, to Create and execute a Python tool, and to use the primary geoprocessing tools within ArcGIS to perform spatial analysis


With ArcGIS Online, you will create a feature service of editable vector data, and also use ArcGIS Online to create a map application that allows users to edit data

Training Announcement

Training Registration

For more information, please see visit the web link above or contact Michael Knapp at mknapp@blueskiessolutions.net.

Training Announcement: Navigating GIS Concepts

Organization: Blue Skies Solutions, LLC
Location: TIPS Computer Lab, Atwood Building, Anchorage
Date(s): August 27-28, 2015

This 2-day, 16-hour course, with a focus on Alaska applications, is designed for those new to the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or for those desiring a refresher on what makes GIS such a powerful workplace tool.

Using Esri's ArcGIS for Desktop, you will learn where to find data, create maps, explore the data behind the maps, and apply methods to share your maps. You will also learn how to create and distribute powerful interactive maps using ArcGIS Online.

Training Announcement

Training Registration

For more information, please see visit the web link above or contact Michael Knapp at mknapp@blueskiessolutions.net.

Training Announcement: Introduction to GIS

Organization: GeoNorth, LLC
Location: Anchorage, AK
Date(s): April 20-21, 2015 -and- April 22-23, 2015

GeoNorth is now offering Introduction to GIS Classes.  Taught by highly experienced GIS professionals sharing real-world project experience, GeoNorth’s class provides a great introduction to using the software, and builds a strong base for getting the most out of your investment in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).  This course introduces the fundamental concepts of ArcGIS Desktop software and teaches how to use it to visualize, display, create, manage, interpret, and edit geographic data.  In course exercises, you will use ArcGIS tools to perform common GIS tasks.  By the end of the course, you will understand the range of ArcGIS Desktop functionality and be prepared to work with the software on your own to create GIS maps, work with geographic data, and perform GIS editing.  And as an option, our instructors can provide onsite training at your facility.  Course materials are included with registration.

Two optional 2-day classes are being offered April 20 & 21 and April 22 & 23 at GeoNorth’s Anchorage office location, and cost $800 for a 2-day session.

Training Announcement

For more information, please see visit the web link above or contact Jamie Coryell at (907) 646-4523 or via email at jcoryell@geonorth.com.

Training Announcement: Trimble TerraSync and GPS Pathfinder Office

Organization: Frontier Precision, Inc.
Location: National Park Service, Alaska Regional Office, Anchorage
Date(s): April 23-24, 2015

This class is designed with both the beginner and intermediate level user in mind, and is dedicated to the Trimble TerraSync and GPS Pathfinder Office applications and workflows. This course is a combination of both classroom instruction and hands-on field exercises.

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Training Information

For more information, please see visit the web link above or contact Mel Philbrook at (800) 652-1522 or via email at mel@frontierprecision.com.

Training Announcement: RTK Surveying with Trimble Access Field Software

Organization: Frontier Precision, Inc.
Location: National Park Service, Alaska Regional Office, Anchorage
Date(s): April 21-22, 2015

This Trimble Certified course is designed to teach some of the more advanced concepts and techniques for using Trimble Real Time Kinematic surveying systems, using Trimble Access field software. This course will have more emphasis on data collection and field work-flows, and will make use of various types of real-world scenarios. See the class flyer for more information.

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Training Information

For more information, please see visit the web link above or contact Jay Haskamp at (800) 944-8557 or via email at jayh@frontierprecision.com.