Introduction to ArcGIS I
From the ESRI course catalog--
"This two-day course introduces students to ArcGIS and provides the foundation for becoming a successful ArcView, ArcEditor, or ArcInfo user. Participants learn how to use ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox and explore how these applications work together to provide a complete GIS software solution. The course covers fundamental GIS concepts as well as how to create, edit, and work with georeferenced spatial data. Attendees learn how to manipulate tabular data, query a GIS database, and present data clearly and efficiently using maps and charts."
Topics covered:
 Basic GIS Concepts
Creating, editing, and storing GIS data
Displaying data (working with maps and layers)
Exploring and analyzing data
Working with tables
Presenting data
Get more information about this course from the ESRI Instructor-Led Training Site.
Price
TopoWorks Site: $565 per seat (20% discount for groups, faculty, staff or students of educational institutions)
Client Site: $4,500 per class (up to 10 participants)
Introduction to Programming ArcObjects with VBA
From the ESRI course catalog--
"In this five-day course students learn the fundamentals of VBA application development, Object-oriented programming concepts, and the specifics of working with ArcObjects. Participants learn to use VBA development tools including VB editor, customize dialog box, and online help resources. They also learn the syntax for writing simple VB statements, how to write branching and looping structures, and how to design user forms. Object-oriented programming concepts are described including the advantages of COM in which all ArcObjects classes are based. Interface programming, which may be new to seasoned programmers, is an important aspect of programming with the ArcObjects library and is covered in detail. ArcGIS Desktop software programs (ArcView 8, ArcEditor 8, and ArcInfo 8) share the same architecture, and the knowledge gained in this course applies to all three. Class time is mostly spent doing hands-on programming exercises, where students write code that exposes them to many typical GIS programming tasks as well as to the most commonly used ArcObjects classes. On the last afternoon of the course, participants will have time to work on more advanced programming exercises or to explore ArcObjects on their own. Upon finishing the course, students will have plenty of sample code from which they can build their own applications."
Topics covered:
An overview of VBA
Visual Basic fundamentals
Modifying the ArcGIS user-interface
Object-oriented programming basics
Understanding COM (Component Object Model)
Reading ArcObjects Object Model Diagrams
Programming with maps and layers
Data access
Data creation
Coding ArcObjects events
Introduction to creating COM components
Get more information about this course from the ESRI Instructor-Led Training Site.
Price
TopoWorks Site: $1,500 per seat (20% discount for groups, faculty, staff or students of educational institutions)
Client Site: $11,250 per class (up to 10 participants)
Geoprocessing in ArcGIS (Model Builder, Python Scripting, Command line)
From the Geospatial Training and Consulting, Inc. course catalog--
Overview:
In this two-day course, students will be introduced to the Geoprocessing environment in ArcGIS.
Regional data will be used for the course. Participants learn how to create, share, and modify models for analysis.
Labels and Annotation, management of raster data, XML Import/Export, image catalogs, the command line interface
to the software and python scripting is introduced.
Audience:
This course is for spatial data managers and analysts who have an understanding of the ArcGIS desktop
applications and are ready to make use of the Geoprocessing environment of ArcGIS. New and existing
data managers interested in migrating to the Geodatabase environment can benefit from taking this course.
Goals:
Labels and Annotation
Geodatabase enhancements
Raster data in the Geodatabase
XML Import/Export
Create/Modify a model
Distributing a model
Command line interface
Python scripting
Topics covered:
Labels Manager
Working with Annotation
Managing Raster data in the Geodatabase
XML Import/Export
Managing models in ArcGIS
Command line interface to ArcGIS
Python scripting introduction
Prerequisites and recommendations:
Registrants should have taken Introduction to ArcGIS II, or have equivalent knowledge.
Attendees should be familiar with ArcMap and ArcCatalog. It is NOT required that registrants
have extensive experience with the Geodatabases before taking this course. The focus of the course
is to provide an introduction to the Geoprocessing environment in ArcGIS with hands on exercises
using regional data.
Price
TopoWorks Site: $565 per seat (20% discount for groups, faculty, staff or students of educational institutions)
Client Site: $4,500 per class (up to 10 participants)
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Melissa Brenneman
Melissa is a professional Trainer and GIS Analyst with thirteen years of progressive and responsible experience. She is an ESRI Authorized instructor.
She graduated from Ball State University in Muncie, IN in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology,
and received her Master of Science degree in Biology from the same University in 1995.
Following graduation in 1995, Melissa worked for ESRI, Inc. in Redlands, CA. Melissa held positions as instructor,
course development manager, educational specialist, and ESRI Virtual Campus Content Manager.
In 2001, Melissa left ESRI to pursue GIS experience in a field that would allow her to utilize her education in
Biology. She was employed by the Redlands Institute of the University of Redlands as a Senior GIS Analyst.
While there, she worked on a variety of projects. She was the Cartographic Manager for the Salton Sea Atlas,
a full color coffee table style atlas communicating issues and maps to the Salton Sea community. Her experience
as an ESRI instructor and course manager qualified her to develop and present a GIS Technology Management
Seminar to top executives of five utility distribution and transmission companies in the United Arab Emirates.
She also played a large role in projects within the local East Valley community. She assisted the Redlands
Police Department with their East Valley COMPASS (Community Mapping, Planning & Analysis for Safety Strategies)
Program. She also assisted First Five San Bernardino (also known as the Children and Families Commission)
with strategic planning efforts to guide the allocation of their funds. In addition, she played a large role
as Senior GIS Analyst and Team Leader for the Desert Tortoise Project.
In 2003, Melissa founded TopoWorks, where she has continued to work on a variety of GIS projects and teach a
variety of GIS training courses. Melissa is the principal designer of all projects at TopoWorks.
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Following are comments (received through ESRI) from previous students.
Scott S - Biologist
The instructor was very articulate and knowledgable. She was also very helpful and interested in my needs in the course.
Daniel B - Network Administrator
The instructor, Melissa Brenneman, taught the course very well. I liked how she explained the course and also added her personal experience to explain why a feature does this or that. Very good course material as well.
Matt M - Research Technician
Melissa did a great job and I anticipate taking more courses in the future. This course will greatly enhance my ability to use and create maps for work.
Thomas W - Geographer
Instruction was very informative and thorough. The class overall was very enjoyable, and I learned many good things.
Melissa is a model instructor. Very informative!
Brent H - Natural Resources Specialist
Melissa is a exceptional instructor and has the experience and the knowledge of a well educated GIS professional.
Andrea D
Melissa was an excellent instructor. She was great at explaining information and always willing to answer questions.
Jennifer B - Park Planner
The instructor was wonderful. She was extremely knowledgable, patient, fair and informative. I would take another class from her in the future or recommend her to others.
Holly R
Excellent instructor - very knowledgable and helpful to students of all levels.
Susan B
Melissa was a very good instructor - clear, personable and easy to understand. She did a good job presenting a TON of information.
Sonja K
Melissa is an excellent instructor. My staff learned a great deal.
Matthew M - Biological Research Technician
Melissa is a great instructor. I had the ArcGIS I course with Melissa a few years ago and she did a great job then too. Taking this course now got me up to date on the new ESRI software packages with ArcGIS and I plan on taking the ArcGIS II course soon.
Kris K
Melissa was great. Very informative and clearly spoken. Answered all questions completely.
Lisa S
She was great! Friendly even with a cold coming on. Ready to deliver further answersto more in depth questions, if time permits.
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