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Course Overview
Test out your GIS knowledge and skill with hands-on GIS software application! With a focus on layout and core functionality, this 12-hour online evening course offers an overview of basic GIS and spatial analysis concepts, spatial data types and searching for geographic data, ArcGIS Pro components, and an overview of the ArcGIS platform. Increase your ArcGIS Pro and GIS proficiency with practical, in-class exercises!
Featured Topics
- GIS History and Basic Concepts
- ArcGIS Pro and the ArcGIS Platform
- Spatial Data Types and Projections
- Table Joins and Relates
- Geodatabase Concepts
- Thematic Maps and Cartography
- Spatial and Attribute Queries
- Basic Spatial Analysis and Geoprocessing
- Publishing Data
ArcGIS Pro Software Access
All participants in this course will receive access to the ArcGIS Pro software during the class and for one month following the conclusion of the course.
Prerequisite
To get the most out of this class, students should come with an understanding of the basic concepts of Geographic Information Systems.
Who Should Attend?
This class is a great source of information for anyone who wants to learn the essentials of mapping with ArcGIS Pro. Past participants have included:
- AutoCAD Drafters
- Engineers
- Environmental Scientists
- Lab Managers
- Landscape Architects
- Planners
- Project Managers
- Water Superintendents
Meet Your Instructor
Chris Klaube, Senior GIS Developer at DVG
Student Reviews
“The downloadable PowerPoint as well as the activity lessons were very helpful, especially to be able to keep and reference back to.”
– Past Participant
“I would direct people looking to learn the core fundamentals of ArcGIS to this class.”
– Past Participant
Most useful aspect of the course: “The carefully planned exercises with thorough instruction and the accessibility of the teacher. Office hours helped so much!”
– Past Participant
Continuing Education Credits
The most recent offering of ArcGIS: Introduction was approved for the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.
New Jersey
NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 8 Information Technology Contact Hours
NJ Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators: 10 TCHs (Approval #01-101902-30)
NJ Health Officers and Registered Environmental Health Specialists (HO/REHS): Rutgers University, NJAES, Office of Continuing Professional Education has been approved by the New Jersey Department of Health as a provider of NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs). Participants who complete this course will be awarded 12.0 CEs.
NJ Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRP): 4 Technical
NJ Professional Engineers/Land Surveyors: 12 Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) credits
NJ Well Drillers and Pump Installers: Pending
New York
NY Professional Engineers/Land Surveyors: 12 PDHs
National
The Wildlife Society: 12 CEUs in Category 1
Attention U.S. Veterans

This course is approved by the New Jersey State Approving Agency for Veterans Training for educational benefits through the GI BillĀ®. Learn more.
GI BillĀ® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!
If you have any questions about ArcGIS: Introduction, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Program Coordinator: Suzanne Hills
848-932-7234
suzanne.hills@rutgers.edu

Administrative Assistant: Arleth Mendoza
848-932-7764
arleth.mendoza@rutgers.edu
For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.