Training
New Instructor-Led Courses
Esri’s instructor-led courses are developed in-house by subject matter experts who have a deep understanding of ArcGIS best practices and recommended workflows. All instructors have Esri Technical Certifications and CompTIA CTT+ certification. Courses are currently offered online, in real time (in multiple time zones), and as private training events.
Whether you need to apply the latest ArcGIS tools to make maps and perform spatial analysis or come up with an efficient geospatial data management strategy, the following courses can help:
- Creating Maps and Visualizations with ArcGIS
Visualizing and mapping data is a core function practiced by almost all GIS professionals. This course covers the latest ArcGIS Pro techniques so learners can 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
Participants in this course learn essential concepts and a standard workflow that they can apply to identify patterns, make predictions, and answer the questions that matter to their organizations. Exercises allow learners to work with a variety of analysis tools in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS 3D Analyst, ArcGIS Spatial Analyst, and ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst. - Managing Geospatial Data in ArcGIS
This course explores the geodatabase, the native data storage format for ArcGIS software. Attendees develop the skills they need to configure unique geodatabase features that ensure data accuracy over time and a thorough understanding of file and enterprise geodatabase capabilities.
Experience an Esri MOOC
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are free, convenient, and a great way to keep up-to-date with fast-changing technologies. Participants get access to ArcGIS software, and each course includes video lectures by Esri experts, hands-on software exercises, and interactive forums to engage with learners from around the world. Everyone who completes the course content receives a certificate of completion. View all Esri MOOCs.
The popular Cartography. MOOC returns for six weeks starting February 3. With guidance from expert Esri cartographers, participants learn how to use ArcGIS Pro to create beautiful maps that are tailored to specific audiences, purposes, and media. They also discover practical techniques that can take an average map to extraordinary cartographic heights. Learn more and register.
Certification
New Specialty Exam
The ArcGIS Utility Network specialty exam validates proficiency with ArcGIS Utility Network software. Individuals interested in earning this specialty certificate should have experience with services-based architecture and asset management in a multiuser environment, as well as a strong understanding of the Utility Network information model and network management workflows. View exam details.
Are you wondering whether a specialty exam is right for you? Check out this brief Q&A:
- What is the difference between a core exam and a specialty exam?
In the Esri Technical Certification Program, core exams test a broad range of knowledge related to multiple ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Enterprise product capabilities and how practitioners use ArcGIS software to complete defined tasks that they might encounter in the real world. Exams take about two hours and typically include 80 questions. Specialty exams, on the other hand, focus on one ArcGIS app or related technology. They take about one hour to complete and typically include 40 questions. - Why is earning a core certification required to take a specialty exam?
Achieving a high-stakes certification is an accomplishment that speaks volumes about an individual’s professional credibility. Being able to knowledgeably apply individual ArcGIS components and related technology requires solid familiarity with ArcGIS products and strong practical experience—both of which are validated by Esri’s core certification exams. Achieving a core certification and one or more specialty certifications provides Esri certified individuals with the most value and inspires the highest confidence in them.
Looking for inspiration for your GIS journey? View all the certification success stories and explore the latest Esri Technical Certification exams. Also join the Esri Technical Certification groups on LinkedIn and GeoNet to connect with other professionals and discuss all things certification.
