Free Online Training Seminars For ArcGIS 10

As we ramp up to the release of ArcGIS 10, being prepared for the latest enhancements and updates is important. To help with this, ESRI is running a number of live training seminars. This month two ArcGIS 10 tutorials feature highlighting Python scripting and imagery management.

Using Python in ArcGIS Desktop 10 will air on Thursday, May 13, at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m. PDT.

The May 13 seminar will introduce Python scripting and its ability to automate common geographic information system (GIS) tasks and create tools with advanced geoprocessing capabilities, thereby increasing productivity. The use of Python scripting can also improve the quality of map documents, particularly when creating maps and related layers in the new ArcGIS 10 mapping module. In addition, Python helps ArcGIS users develop both simple and complex workflows quickly and easily. The seminar will demonstrate how to integrate the new ArcGIS for Python window and ArcGIS Field Calculator into workflows.

Managing Imagery with ArcGIS 10 will air on Thursday, May 20, at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m. PDT.

In the May 20 imagery management seminar, attendees will learn about the Mosaic Dataset in ArcGIS 10, a new geodatabase data model that can be used to efficiently manage and serve imagery and raster data. The seminar will also introduce new tools and recommended workflows for managing large collections of imagery and raster files. Using imagery is important for many GIS applications, but it’s challenging to manage and disseminate large collections of data. The Mosaic Dataset in ArcGIS 10 makes those tasks easier.

Attendees can access both seminars at www.esri.com/lts.

These should be very useful seminars for those wanting to learn about some of the ArcGIS 10 features coming to Python scripting and imagery management. Definitely check it out!