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geographic information systems (GIS) software accredited GIS training courses that can be tailored to suit users at all levels of technical ability.
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GIS Essentials
New to GIS247 are a series of educational presentations about GIS which are titled GIS Essentials. These are free for all our licenced users. 2 of these presentations have also been made available to our Trial Users. To register for a free trial click here...
Testimonials
Many organisations use GIS247 to provide 'training-on-demand' for their ArcGIS and MapInfo users. To read about some of their experiences click here...
GISP Accreditation
We are delighted to announce that all our training courses and modules are accredited by the GIS Certification Institute and award points towards their GIS Professional status.
Course TimingsPlanning your training is even easier with our course timing information. Information on the duration of each section's presentation and estimated time to complete each exercise is available from the sidebar on the main page of each course and by clicking the stopwatch. So, whether you're planning a full training day or just want to run through a specific presentation, you can now easily see the time needed for every section of every course.
INSPIRE Directive
The INSPIRE Directive is a key development for the GIS community, particularly those working in public authorities and/or involved in projects that impact the environment. We have prepared an introduction to INSPIRE that outlines the key points of the Directive. Simply click the INSPIRE logo to access this valuable presentation - it is free to view and no registration is necessary.
GIS247 - online GIS training
Welcome to GIS247.com where we provide a total e-learning solution for ArcGIS and MapInfo Professional users which is comprehensive, flexible and affordable. We provide 'training on demand' for all levels of GIS users with the provision of a full range of training courses and technical modules.
Competition winner comments on GIS247
“The online training programme developed by GIS247 is ideal for me as a consultant working in the property and GIS arena. It’s accessible at any time, the quality of the training material is excellent and it is affordable.” Jeremy Murfitt, EIS Property
Live recorded ON DEMAND webinar
Learn about using GIS247’s on-demand training: E-Learning with GIS247 (46:32 min.)
This webinar was recorded live in May, 2011. (A new webinar will be run later on in 2012) Just click to watch.
• How GIS247 works - answering questions about software, data, licencing, etc.
• Show the range of training courses and technical modules for ArcGIS & MapInfo
• How training presentations are accessed and their contents
• How data is supplied with each course
• Additional resources such as timings and GIS247’s training assessment process
• A users personal ‘My GIS247’ home page
• GIS247’s Learning Management System
• Administrator privileges and capabilities
• The benefits of on-demand training
In the Spotlight: Iona Gerrard
During the last 6 months Iona Gerrard from Fife Council has used GIS247's training on-demand service to undertake 8 comprehensive training courses. She has subsequently developed signifiant and valuable expertise in using ArcGIS that she is now able to work on a range of complex GIS based projects including Fife's ‘Corporate Address Gazetteer Improvement Project’. To find out more about her experience and progress click here...
Comments From Some of Our Latest Users
"Just a short note to say that I have been up and running for a few days and I am really pleased with GIS247. The whole system works very well. Jumped straight into the intermediate training and very good as you forget that you get lazy and tend to work the same way, the training has reminded me of some of the tricks. Looking forward to working through all the training modules."
“The ultimate endorsement of the quality and usefulness of the GIS247 training has been to renew our licence. It is now viewed as such a strategic investment that we have moved to a central approach to fund our licence.”
Free ArcGIS 10 presentations
Section 1 from our What's New in ArcGIS 10 training course is available to everyone; licenced users and visitors. Licenced users should just visit the Courses tab of the Training Catalog whilst visitors can access the ArcGIS 10 presentations by registering for a free trial. There's also a sample presentation from our Mastering ArcGIS 10 course to view immediately. Read More...
ArcGIS and MapInfo Professional - Full On-Line Courses & Modules
GIS247 offers a range of full, comprehensive training courses plus technical modules for Esri ArcGIS and MapInfo Professional. All are provided as a series of re-watchable presentations with accompanying downloadable data with follow on exercises (for the courses).
MapInfo users get access to all of our MapInfo courses and modules. This includes courses for different versions of the software. Read More...
Free trial access
GIS247 offers a free 30 day trial. This will allow you to view the full range of training courses and modules that are available at GIS247.com together with access to sample presentations and exercises. Read More...
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Regular course updates
As we continually add training material to GIS247.com, you automatically get access as part of your GIS247 licence for free. This includes access to courses on new versions of the software as they are released. Read More...
Tailored training
We can also tailor courses to use your own data and then host them at GIS247.com for your company's access only. Read More...
Training support
Technical support is included as part of your GIS247 licence. We also offer Training Support, whereby you can receive live chat or voice support whilst completing training material. There is traditional email support available too. Read More...
Training assessment
GIS247 also offers optional assessments of your progress with the training course exercises. Licenced users can download an assessment form to input their anwsers from the course exercises. Users can either return individual forms or complete one of our new assessment records to then receive their grade and a GIS247 authorised certificate. Our training courses are also accredited. Read More...
GIS247.com meets your GIS training requirements for a single fee.
We supply the training so that you can develop your professional skills.