Course Outline
Course Program
Module 1: Conceptual Leveling and ArcGIS Pro Work Environment
• Review of fundamental GIS concepts.
• Interface and project structure in ArcGIS Pro.
• Types of spatial data and information sources.
• Best practices for project organization.
Module 2: Remote Sensing and Satellite Image Processing
• Fundamentals of remote sensing applied to conservation.
• Types of satellite images and sensors.
• Preprocessing of images in ArcGIS Pro.
• Basic corrections and multispectral visualization.
• Spectral indices (NDVI and others) for environmental analysis.
• Module 3: Use of Artificial Intelligence in ArcGIS Pro for Remote Sensing
• Introduction to AI capabilities in ArcGIS Pro.
• AI-assisted image classification.
• Detection of changes and spatial patterns.
• Applied use cases for environmental monitoring.
• Limitations and best practices in using AI.
Module 4: Spatial Data Management and Geodatabases
• Models of spatial data.
• Creation and administration of geodatabases.
• Integrity rules and domains.
• Versioning and data quality control.
• Storage and query optimization.
Module 5: Consolidation of Institutional Data Repository
• Structure of geospatial repositories.
• Best practices for institutional data management.
• Metadata and documentation.
• Introduction to ArcGIS Enterprise concepts (conceptual focus).
• Data preparation for collaborative use.
Module 6: Applied Spatial Analysis Workflows
• Advanced geoprocessing in ArcGIS Pro.
• Basic automation of workflows.
• Integration of spatial analysis for conservation projects.
• Integrated exercise with environmental data.
Requirements
Requirements
• Basic knowledge of GIS (concepts of layers, projections, and spatial data).
• Basic handling of the Windows environment.
• Active ArcGIS Pro license installed.
• The pre-leveling session will cover essential concepts to homogenize the group.
Target Audience
• GIS technicians and analysts.
• Environmental conservation professionals and territorial managers.
• Personnel involved in geospatial information management and environmental monitoring.
• Technical teams from NGOs and applied research organizations.
Testimonials (2)
Hands-on examples allowed us to get an actual feel for how the program works. Good explanations and integration of theoretical concepts and how they relate to practical applications.
Ian - Archeoworks Inc.
Course - ArcGIS Fundamentals
The thing I liked the most about the training was the organization and the location