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Free ESRI GIS Course - Spatial Data Science: The New Frontier in Analytics

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For any spatial analyst or GIS enthusiast. A certificate of completion is provided when completing the course.

Use location to find patterns and tackle complex problems.
Spatial data science allows analysts to extract deeper insight from data using a comprehensive set of analytical methods and spatial algorithms, including machine learning and deep learning techniques. This course explores the application of spatial data science to uncover hidden patterns and improve predictive modeling. You'll work with powerful analytical tools in Esri's ArcGIS software and learn how to integrate popular open data science packages into your analyses.

Esri will provide access to ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Notebooks during the course. A broadband Internet connection and a web browser that allows access to PDF files and embedded video files are required.

Notes:

The machine used for course exercises must meet the ArcGIS Pro system requirements.
Some course exercises use notebooks that are not supported in Internet Explorer. We recommend using Google Chrome, Firefox Mozilla, or Microsoft Edge.

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  • TogTogTogTog on 11/01/2020 - 20:37
    +3

    You're better off just doing the standard free ESRI tutorials:
    https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/get-started/pro-quickstart…

    • geo365 on 11/01/2020 - 20:46
      +3

      Those are quickstart tutorials aimed at beginners for ArcGIS pro (which is also very helpful of course). This course is more advanced than that.

      "You will learn the what, how, and why of spatial data science, with each section focusing on specific topics and applications such as data engineering and visualization, suitability modeling, pattern detection, space-time pattern mining, and object detection with deep learning. You can study at your own schedule; no online meetings are required.

      The final section of the course will be all about sharing and communicating the results effectively. This means you will be taught how to use ArcGIS StoryMaps to craft visually appealing and information-rich narratives that resonate with the stakeholders.

      Throughout the course duration, you can expect video presentations by Esri experts, discussion forums, and hands-on software exercises."

    • Stuzi on 13/01/2020 - 10:12
      +1

      *E$RI

  • ilovefullprice on 11/01/2020 - 21:01

    What sort of companies would use Esri GIS?

    • geo365 on 11/01/2020 - 21:08

      Fortunately or unfortunately pending on who you speak to they are far and away the largest GIS software provider. While there is some open source platforms like QGIS and other smaller paid software than ESRI, ESRI fullstack is widely used in a large number of industries.

      OZRI is an annual event held in Australia with some wide attendance from private and public sector.

      This was the last event in November.
      https://esriaustralia.com.au/event/ozri-2019-melbourne

      • ilovefullprice on 11/01/2020 - 21:16

        Ok thanks. So what sort of companies/organisations would use this?

        Edit: Answered below

        • geo365 on 11/01/2020 - 21:19
          +1

          In addition to fulltimepanda if you click the link to the ozri page and then click on "view the program" you will see the names of organisations from presenters.

          Melbourne water, Melbourne airport are two examples.

        • mskeggs on 12/01/2020 - 09:50
          +5

          The bushfire maps would all be built on ArcGIS, to give a topical example.

          • geo365 on 12/01/2020 - 10:32
            +1

            @mskeggs: They are and I know this for a fact 😉

            • TogTogTogTog on 13/01/2020 - 10:51

              @geo365: No they're not. Some are, many others are built via Google, Geoserver, QGIS and Terria… I worked on multiple. Though ESRI is by far the largest with ~2/3rds of gov serving via their platform.

              • geo365 on 13/01/2020 - 11:13

                @TogTogTogTog: Saying all were ESRI built is completely wrong of course, not all would be. But your statement contradicts itself. Some were ESRI, but many others weren't yet around 63% in your view was?

                Neither of us will know the numbers but like you said the vast majority are ESRI produced but good that some are not.

                • TogTogTogTog on 13/01/2020 - 11:44

                  @geo365: I'm just correcting your statement of fact and providing some further knowledge.

                  My view is based on the number of government agencies harvested for data.gov.au. We have modules for harvesting different systems and 2/3rds of those are ESRI portals.

                  Since ESRI is basically the only out-of-the-box enterprise mapping solution the overall percentage is probably much higher internationally. Though I suspect this number is dropping, as thankfully I've seen more and more departments wanting to switch to open-source solutions such as QGIS/Geoserver/Terria etc.

      • incipient on 11/01/2020 - 23:02
        +14

        QGIS for life!

        • ChillBro on 11/01/2020 - 23:09
          +2

          It's the OzBargainer's choice.

    • GUYANDSON on 11/01/2020 - 21:14
      +3

      Potentially any company that has to deal with geographic information really. ESRI provides the number one platform for GIS in the business space with next to no competitors.

      If you want examples, I went the most recent OZRI conference, the presentations I remember were from BP Global, who were using it as a backbone in their digital platform. A public infrastructure company from Malaysia (?) using it to track and model construction of their railways. An environmental science government department using the system and platform to monitor and visualise farming pesticide runoff into major rivers. A drone/lidar company using it to store and display road conditioning data.

      In the company I work for, we use it in part to track infrastructure and manage assets nationwide.

    • tor on 11/01/2020 - 22:34
      +4

      Councils, planning offices.

    • Hybroid on 11/01/2020 - 22:54
      +2

      Engineering design consultancies use it very often.

    • Maybe on 12/01/2020 - 22:04

      I believe several government departments use this. Departments relating to agriculture, emergency services, water, energy, police, etc.

  • linnaen on 11/01/2020 - 21:08
    +6

    Only $7k for the software and add-on licence!

    • geo365 on 11/01/2020 - 21:10
      +6

      Nothing compared to what large organisations and government departments pay for the ESRI full stack cloud and on premises.

      I'd see this as more an opportunity to learn deeper into the software for free to enhance career opportunities. Most organisations who use GIS want ESRI knowledge.

      • linnaen on 11/01/2020 - 21:27

        That's true.
        I've just just escaped and started in a new and mostly unrelated career.

        • ilovefullprice on 11/01/2020 - 21:28

          Escape?

          • linnaen on 11/01/2020 - 21:32
            +2

            @ilovefullprice: Yup, did somewhere around 13 years in GIS, by which time Id had enough. Most of the work became quite mundane and repetitive, any there werent any jobs locally to move in to. Couldn't move because of family so it was time to reinvent myself.

            • ilovefullprice on 11/01/2020 - 21:35
              +2

              @linnaen: Sounds like you succeeded reinventing yourself. Well done!

            • geo365 on 11/01/2020 - 21:43
              +4

              @linnaen: Family is always more important. Hope you enjoy your new career.

        • geo365 on 11/01/2020 - 21:30
          +5

          Interesting move! I'm sure you made the right call for your personal interest.

          Spatial is getting alot of notice in the last couple of years in Australia and expected to grow significantly in the coming five years.

          Governments are building things like spatial digital twins which are entirely underpinned by expertise in GIS. I've been in the industry 11 years and haven't seen as much excitement as I do now.

          • JustValerie on 11/01/2020 - 21:43

            @geo365: can't agree more!!! same feeling here!

          • The mikky on 11/01/2020 - 21:45
            +1

            @geo365: Sounds like you might be involved with spatial services in Bathurst.

    • nivels007 on 11/01/2020 - 21:25
      +6

      Not sure how widely known this is, but personal use is $165 per annum for the entire suite + most extensions (Advanced ArcInfo License)

      https://esriaustralia.com.au/arcgis-for-personal-use

      • linnaen on 11/01/2020 - 21:28
        +2

        I think within the GIS community it is known fairly well, however if you are working in a GIS career you probably have access to use pro wherever you are anyway.

        • CacheHunter on 12/01/2020 - 13:02
          +1

          Except where I used to work - a big state government department. Unfortunately the IT department was so incompetent and too interested in spending their budget on sexy new IT projects, there was never enough ESRI licences to go around unless you were working late at night.

    • FloatingPoint on 11/01/2020 - 21:28
      +1

      Expensive but there is basically no alternative when you need to do some serious work.

  • Manny Calavera on 11/01/2020 - 21:27

    Ooh!

  • JustValerie on 11/01/2020 - 21:38

    thank you for posting! was looking out for something like this one

  • StarForge on 11/01/2020 - 21:40

    I’ve been out of the GIS industry and haven’t used ArcGIS for so long this looks perfect for me to see what’s changed, thanks!

  • The mikky on 11/01/2020 - 21:48

    What level or ArcGIS pro license is on offer. There is a big difference between basic, standard an d advanced. That said most beginners wouldn’t need the advanced license which is very expensive.

    • geo365 on 11/01/2020 - 21:58

      The version for non-commercial that nivels007 has posted is pro. It's been a while but I can't remember when they moved from basic standard and advanced. Pretty sure they don't have that anymore. They have tools that you pay extra for pending on licensed arrangements.

      However the non-commercial version looks to have the same tools the used within the organisation I work for. So expectations is the version provided by ESRI for free for the 6 weeks is the same. It would need to be anyway as some of the spatial analyst tools they will be using in the course are advanced tools. They would also want you to explore the full version so I'm sure it is.

      • The mikky on 11/01/2020 - 22:44

        They most certainly do have those levels of license still. The advanced license is still about 20k from what I remember.

        • geo365 on 11/01/2020 - 22:53

          Yes spot on. I'm thinking the extensions which are outside those three.

  • VerticallyIntegrated on 11/01/2020 - 22:15

    Do you receive a certificate or anything that acknowledges you completing the coursework?

    • geo365 on 11/01/2020 - 22:19
      +3

      Yes ESRI provide a certificate of completion.
      (Updated the post with this thanks).

  • jamhot on 11/01/2020 - 23:45
    +3

    QGIS + 🐍 gets me through almost everything I need to do. I guess enterprise can’t really rely on open source though.

    • geo365 on 12/01/2020 - 10:40
      +3

      FME?

      • jamhot on 12/01/2020 - 11:10

        GDAL/OGR

      • GUYANDSON on 12/01/2020 - 16:43
        +1

        FME has to be one of my fav. tools on this side of things. Data transformation is so easy.

  • Wantone on 12/01/2020 - 05:45

    Can anyone recommend a laptop that would be suitable for this? I wouldn't mind upskilling myself into more GIS softwares for more job opportunities.

    • geo365 on 12/01/2020 - 10:35
      +1

      ArcGIS Pro is not a small package it needs a very good computer to run. In my experience you really want minimum 16gb and ideally 32gb ram a very good cpu and mid range minimum graphics. Pending on what it is you will use it for.

      https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/get-started/arcgis-pro-sys…

    • medicare on 13/01/2020 - 16:58
      +1

      depends on what sized gdbs you are drawing up.

      you'd want lots of mem and a decent cpu/gpu

    • Wantone on 14/01/2020 - 16:43

      Not sure, depends on what jobs are out there and what they use it for. Definitely keen on this training. Thanks OP.

  • mrwoo on 12/01/2020 - 09:53
    +1

    How much can a Spatial Data Analyst expect to earn?

    • IceCreamCake on 12/01/2020 - 11:31

      In an engineering consulting firm (everyone will have some spatial data analysts), you could probably start on like 60k salary and have 100k after like 10 years experience?

  • lcer on 12/01/2020 - 10:00

    Wondering if you need to have any GIS knowledge to complete this course.

    • geo365 on 12/01/2020 - 10:36
      +1

      From the looks of it I would say you would want to know the basics.

    • ilovefullprice on 12/01/2020 - 12:11

      It says on the website:

      Familiarity with statistics and Python will be helpful but is not required.

  • eatmygoals on 12/01/2020 - 17:18

    course doesn't start until 26 of february though.

  • Munki on 12/01/2020 - 18:58
    +2

    Username checks out.

  • Mugsy on 12/01/2020 - 21:11

    Now to wait a month after Australia Day or 12 days after Valentine's Day before class starts.

  • Slippage on 13/01/2020 - 08:47
    +1

    It's knowledge worth knowing, but don't limit yourself to just esri. Some industries have a love for smallworld GIS (utilities). And while qgis is great (my goto), I can not use it within my current day job.

    • ilovefullprice on 14/01/2020 - 22:58

      Why can’t you use it in your day job?

      • Slippage on 15/01/2020 - 09:42
        +1

        Locked down enviroment

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