ArcGIS Pro: Essential Workflows

Course DMBI-018

ArcGIS Pro: Essential Workflows

Classroom

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Introduction

Course overview

Why Attend
ArcGIS Pro is a powerful Geographic Information System (GIS) platform that enables professionals to visualize, analyze, and manage spatial data for better decision-making. This course provides participants with practical skills to efficiently use ArcGIS Pro for mapping, spatial analysis, data management, geoprocessing, and professional cartographic production across a wide range of industries.

Course Methodology
The course combines instructor-led demonstrations, hands-on laboratory exercises, practical mapping projects, guided workshops, case studies, and real-world GIS applications to ensure participants gain practical experience using ArcGIS Pro.

Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Navigate and use the ArcGIS Pro interface efficiently
  • Create, edit, and manage spatial and attribute data
  • Perform common GIS analysis and geoprocessing tasks
  • Produce professional-quality maps and layouts
  • Apply spatial analysis techniques to support decision-making
  • Manage GIS projects and geodatabases effectively
  • Share GIS data, maps, and analysis results with stakeholders

Target Audience

  • GIS analysts and technicians
  • Urban and regional planners
  • Surveying and mapping professionals
  • Environmental specialists
  • Engineers and infrastructure professionals
  • Government and municipal GIS users
  • Professionals who use spatial data for planning and analysis

Target Competencies

  • GIS data management
  • Spatial analysis
  • Digital mapping and cartography
  • Geoprocessing workflows
  • Geodatabase management
  • Data visualization
  • Spatial decision support
  • GIS project management 

What you will achieve

Learning objectives

  • Navigate and use the ArcGIS Pro interface efficiently
  • Create, edit, and manage spatial and attribute data
  • Perform common GIS analysis and geoprocessing tasks
  • Produce professional-quality maps and layouts
  • Apply spatial analysis techniques to support decision-making
  • Manage GIS projects and geodatabases effectively
  • Share GIS data, maps, and analysis results with stakeholders

Who should attend

Target audience

  • GIS analysts and technicians
  • Urban and regional planners
  • Surveying and mapping professionals
  • Environmental specialists
  • Engineers and infrastructure professionals
  • Government and municipal GIS users
  • Professionals who use spatial data for planning and analysis
  • Target Competencies

Methodology

Learning approach

  • The course combines instructor-led demonstrations, hands-on laboratory exercises, practical mapping projects, guided workshops, case studies, and real-world GIS applications to ensure participants gain practical experience using ArcGIS Pro.

Course content

Five focused days of learning and application

Day 1

Getting Started with ArcGIS Pro

  • Understanding GIS concepts and the capabilities of ArcGIS Pro
  • Navigating the ArcGIS Pro interface and project environment
  • Creating and managing GIS projects and map views
  • Working with spatial data, layers, and coordinate systems
  • Connecting to geodatabases, online services, and external data sources
  • Managing project files and organizing GIS resources efficiently

Day 2

Managing, Editing, and Visualizing Spatial Data

  • Creating and editing spatial features and attribute information
  • Managing feature classes, geodatabases, and data structures
  • Applying symbology, labeling, and thematic mapping techniques
  • Performing attribute queries and spatial selections
  • Maintaining data quality through editing and validation tools
  • Practical exercise: Building and managing a GIS dataset

Day 3

Spatial Analysis and Geoprocessing

  • Understanding geoprocessing tools and workflow automation
  • Performing buffer, overlay, clipping, and spatial join analyses
  • Conducting proximity, network, and suitability analyses
  • Applying raster and vector analysis techniques for decision support
  • Managing geoprocessing models and reusable workflows
  • Practical workshop: Solving real-world spatial analysis problems

Day 4

Map Design, Visualization, and Data Sharing

  • Designing professional maps using cartographic principles
  • Creating layouts with legends, scales, grids, and map elements
  • Developing interactive visualizations and 3D scenes
  • Publishing maps and sharing GIS content with stakeholders
  • Exporting maps, reports, and digital products in various formats
  • Applying best practices for communicating spatial information effectively

Day 5

Advanced Workflows and GIS Project Management

  • Managing enterprise geodatabases and collaborative GIS projects
  • Automating repetitive GIS tasks using geoprocessing tools and task workflows
  • Integrating ArcGIS Pro with web GIS and cloud-based GIS services
  • Optimizing GIS workflows for efficiency and performance
  • Troubleshooting common GIS challenges and data issues
  • Final practical project: Developing a complete GIS workflow from data preparation to map production and analysis

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does ArcGIS Pro: Essential Workflows (DMBI-018) cover?

This course covers Data Management and Business Intelligence through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.

When is the next available session?

The next scheduled session starts on Schedule on request, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.

Who should attend this course?

GIS analysts and technicians, Urban and regional planners, Surveying and mapping professionals

How can I register for a session?

Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.

Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?

Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.

Where are classroom sessions delivered?

Classroom venues are confirmed in the schedule panel for each published session.

Still Have Questions?

Contact the academy team for course details, delivery options, and delegate guidance.

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