ArcGIS Pro Beginner Course - Get Started with ArcGIS Pro

Name: ArcGIS Pro Beginner Course - Get Started with ArcGIS Pro
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Great introduction to ArcGIS PRO and basics of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for Beginners

Created byKatie Alison

Last updated 11/2024

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What you'll learn

Get familiar with the basics GIS concepts, it's applications
Explore the main components of the ArcGIS Pro user interface—the ribbon, views, and panes—and their interactions.
Explore an ArcGIS Pro project containing 2D and 3D maps
Learn what us the ArcGIS PRO software - the world's leading GIS software
Learn how to correctly configure your computer for GIS software
Learn how to navigate different layouts in ArcGIS PRO (based on the latest software version)
Learn how to create and save a new project, how to print and save the map layouts
Complete hands-on labs and quizzes

Course content

4 sections • 18 lectures • 1h 23m total length

Introduction1:43
Learn ArcGIS Pro basics, navigate the interface, and work with two-dimensional and three-dimensional maps, creating and saving projects, linking maps, and designing map layouts through practical exercises.
ArcGIS Pro - Overview5:11
Explore ArcGIS Pro, Esri's next-generation desktop GIS, to view and edit geospatial data in 2D and 3D, analyze maps, and share work via online or enterprise portals.
Why to use ArcGIS PRO - it's capabilities3:00
Explore ArcGIS Pro capabilities for data analysis, AI and machine learning integration, imagery processing, and publishing maps through portals, with automation, scripting, and real-time data handling.
ArcGIS PRO: Software used in this course0:06

Applications of GIS6:51
Explore how geographic information systems power agriculture and business decisions, with precision farming, real-time crop monitoring, drive-time analysis, and location intelligence for land use planning.
Main principles of GIS3:57
Explore the main principles of GIS, including creating, managing, analyzing, and displaying geographic data; learn how maps, data, analysis, and apps support collaboration and decision making.
GIS software and your PC set up11:59
Set up your PC for GIS analysis by meeting hardware and software requirements, including 64-bit OS, ample RAM and storage, and open-source or commercial tools.

Introduction to the interface of ArcGIS Pro7:59
Explore ArcGIS Pro interface and how projects store maps, layouts, and toolboxes in a single .aprx file. Learn about the ribbon, project map, and insert map options.
Quiz 1
Lab: ArcGIS Pro Interface overview and it's key elements - Part 17:23
Explore the ArcGIS Pro interface, create a new map, load projects, adjust settings, choose a base map, and use tools, table of contents, and catalog for geospatial analysis.
Lab: ArcGIS Pro Interface overview and it's key elements - Part 26:01
Learn to navigate the ArcGIS Pro interface, using the map view, ribbon and map tab tools, bookmarks, layers, and a base map to inspect polygons with population and area attributes.

Introducing Data used in this section2:39
Introduce the data used in section four on basic navigation of maps and views, including central Wellington and New Zealand datasets under common license, with two-dimensional maps and 3D scenes.
Lab: Creating a new project, adding folder connection5:05
Create a new ArcGIS Pro project using a blank map template, name the project, and set a consistent folder connection to load data from a geodatabase and maps.
Navigate a map in ArcGIS PRO4:58
Open the earthquake map file in ArcGIS Pro and repair any data sources. Save your changes, then use the explore tool to zoom, pan, and locate the 1996 California epicenter.
Navigate a scene in ArcGIS PRO5:11
Navigate a scene in ArcGIS Pro using 2D and 3D navigation controls, explore earthquakes, and compare layers and visualization options to reveal different map insights.
Link 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional map views in ArcGIS PRO4:22
Link 2D and 3D map views in arcgis pro to synchronize zoom and navigation, explore elevation differences, and compare information across parallel 2D and 3D views.
Map Layout, print and export maps4:50
Explore map layout and layout view in ArcGIS Pro, manage contents such as legend, map frames, scale bars, and text, save layouts as templates, and export or print to PDF.
Quiz 2
BONUS2:12
Explore the instructor's Udemy page for courses in JS, remote sensing, data science, and machine learning. Visit the Geo World YouTube channel for free videos and updates.
Map project in QGIS0:32

Requirements

Access to ArcGIS Pro (version 2.5 or more) and a license for spatial analyst (free trial available on the ESRI website)

Description

Explore the World of ArcGIS Pro: Your Gateway to GIS Excellence

ArcGIS Pro, the robust single desktop GIS application, is a software gem that has been meticulously crafted with input from the vibrant ArcGIS Pro user community. Packed with features, it supports data visualization, advanced analysis, and authoritative data maintenance in 2D, 3D, and 4D dimensions. This versatile tool fosters seamless data sharing across the ArcGIS product suite, including ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise, and facilitates cross-platform collaboration through Web GIS.

Course Overview: Introduction to ArcGIS Pro

This course serves as your compass, guiding you through the fundamentals of working with the latest version of ArcGIS Pro software.

But it doesn't stop there. Our course also introduces you to the captivating world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), opening doors to GIS, Remote Sensing, and spatial data analysis. This spatial analysis primer is designed to swiftly equip you with a solid understanding of the GIS ecosystem.

Exploring the GIS Landscape

We'll delve into various industries where GIS and Remote Sensing play pivotal roles, including agriculture, geology, mining, hydrology, forestry, and environmental sciences. You'll gain insight into the core components and stages of GIS analysis.

We'll walk you through the desktop computer requirements essential for embarking on your GIS journey and introduce you to different geodata types. You'll also discover a wealth of geospatial software tools and GIS data portals where you can freely access spatial maps and data.

What You Will Learn:

Familiarize yourself with fundamental GIS concepts and applications.
Explore the essential components of the ArcGIS Pro user interface, including the ribbon, views, and panes.
Dive into a comprehensive ArcGIS Pro project, complete with 2D and 3D maps.
Gain in-depth knowledge about ArcGIS Pro, the world's premier GIS software.
Configure your computer optimally for GIS software.
Navigate various layouts in ArcGIS Pro (based on the latest software version).
Master project creation, saving, map layout printing, and preservation.
Participate in hands-on labs and quizzes.

By the course's culmination, you'll not only be confident in your grasp of ArcGIS Pro's core functionality and interface but will also have laid a solid foundation in GIS basics.

Practical Learning at Its Best

A pivotal part of this course involves practical exercises. You'll receive precise instructions, codes, and datasets to create your own geospatial analyses.

Course Inclusions:

Enroll today to gain access to all the course data, scripts, and future resources. Seize this opportunity to unlock the full potential of ArcGIS Pro and embark on your journey towards GIS excellence!

Who this course is for:

The course is ideal for professionals such as geographers, programmers, social scientists, geologists, and all other experts who need to use maps in their field and would like to learn more about geospatial (GIS & Remote Sensing) analysis.

ArcGIS Pro Beginner Course - Get Started with ArcGIS Pro

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Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 10min

What is GIS (Geographic Information System)?3 lectures • 23min

Interface of ArcGIS Pro3 lectures • 21min

Basics of navigating maps and views in ArcGIS Pro8 lectures • 30min

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