{"id":770517,"date":"2026-01-11T19:59:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T03:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/about\/newsroom\/?post_type=arcnews&#038;p=770517"},"modified":"2026-01-09T15:56:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T23:56:07","slug":"training-and-certification-offerings-3","status":"publish","type":"arcnews","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/about\/newsroom\/arcnews\/training-and-certification-offerings-3","title":{"rendered":"Training and Certification Offerings"},"author":5752,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"sync_status":"","episode_type":"","audio_file":"","podmotor_file_id":"","podmotor_episode_id":"","castos_file_data":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","filesize_raw":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","itunes_episode_number":"","itunes_title":"","itunes_season_number":"","itunes_episode_type":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[171,10382,10882],"tags":[19942,19952,28932,170362,283172],"arcnews_issues":[493311],"class_list":["post-770517","arcnews","type-arcnews","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-education","category-esri-technology","category-esri-training","tag-e-learning","tag-esri-technical-certification","tag-gis-education","tag-mooc","tag-online-course","arcnews_issues-winter-2026","arcnews_sections-collaborations"],"acf":{"short_description":"Learn how to streamline GIS content management, take Esri\u2019s GIS for Climate Action MOOC, and sign up to support new certification exams.","pdf":{"host_remotely":false,"file":"","file_url":""},"flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<h2>Training<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Maximize Productivity, Efficiency, and Insight Using GIS<\/h3>\r\nAs the new year begins, many organizations resolve to expand their GIS capabilities to optimize operations and transform data into information that supports holistic decision-making. Instructor-led training is a reliable method of developing workforce skills and maximizing the impact of technology.\r\n\r\nThe following two new courses are available to help GIS users confidently apply ArcGIS best practices, work more efficiently, and unlock valuable information:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/training\/catalog\/690a488cb94060a899bc21df\/get-started-with-cad-data-in-arcgis\/\"><strong>Get Started with CAD Data in ArcGIS<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> This course is for GIS professionals, computer-aided design (CAD) technicians, and anyone who needs an introduction to CAD-GIS workflows in ArcGIS Pro. 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Course concepts also apply to ArcGIS Enterprise.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Simplify Workforce Development<\/h3>\r\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/arcgis\/products\/esri-training-pass\/buy\">Esri Training Pass<\/a> is a flexible solution to boost workforce capabilities while minimizing administrative overhead. With a single purchase, organizations can procure training days and redeem them as needed throughout the year to ensure that their teams are consistently equipped for success."},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":770518,"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<h3>The Easy Way to Keep Up with Ever-Changing Technology<\/h3>\r\nTo help members of the GIS community keep pace with technology advancements, Esri hosts frequent, no-cost live training seminars. In one hour, experts share insights on trending topics while demonstrating the latest ArcGIS capabilities. Attendees can ask questions and join their GIS peers in the lively chat.\r\n\r\nUpcoming topics include the role of metadata in furthering AI initiatives, CAD and building information modeling (BIM) workflows in ArcGIS, and ArcGIS Notebooks. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/training\/events\/search\/Training%20Seminar\/\">Explore the seminar schedule<\/a> and sign up.\r\n<h3>A Flexible\u2014and Fun\u2014Way to Stay Up to Date<\/h3>\r\nNo-cost massive open online courses (MOOCs) are a popular option for people to grow their GIS knowledge while developing in-demand ArcGIS skills. Open to lifelong learners worldwide, Esri courses include access to ArcGIS software, expert videos, guided exercises, and a certificate of completion. Browse the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/training\/mooc\/\">MOOC schedule<\/a> or enroll in one of the following upcoming MOOCs:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/training\/catalog\/57660f19bb54adb30c9454b0\/going-places-with-spatial-analysis\/\"><strong>Going Places with Spatial Analysis<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2014<\/strong>Opening January 21, this MOOC is a popular way for students and new GIS users to learn the basics of spatial data and analysis techniques, as well as for experienced professionals to try out the latest ArcGIS Online tools.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/training\/catalog\/645d6a07eb82fb767bb0c012\/gis-for-climate-action\/\"><strong>GIS for Climate Action<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2014<\/strong>This six-week course hosted by Esri chief scientist Dr. Dawn Wright opens February 18. Participants analyze climate-related indicators, risks, and impacts using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS apps. 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