Short courses

Learn to make simple maps with ArcGIS Pro software.

What: This course comprises 6 x 2.5-hour self-paced modules that teach core concepts and skills for map creation. In this course, you will learn core geographic information system (GIS) mapping skills, including how to create simple, static (non-interactive) maps for books and journal articles.

The course includes a series of online lectures, quizzes, readings and practical labs, which focus on producing maps in Esri's ArcGIS Pro software.

When: This course can be completed at your own pace.

Software requirements: ArcGIS Pro.

Please email the CartoGIS Services team to request enrolment in this course.

Introduction to core spatial skills for humanities research

What: This course comprises 4 x 2-hour modules that introduce a range of core analytic and spatial skills for humanities research. On completion of this course, you will be able to assess proximity; count the number of features in an area; summarise and map census data; and use network analysis to calculate distances along roads.

When: In person lab sessions will run 9:00am to 12:00pm on the 12, 19 and 26 September and 3 October at 9am – 12pm

Venue: TBC

Participation in all four of these sessions is required for this course

Prerequisites: Introduction to ArcGIS Pro (GIS400) or prior GIS experience

Software requirements: ArcGIS Pro

Cost: Free

Please register your enrolment through LibCal (registrations open 15 August 2024).

Learn to use Story Maps, an easy-to-use story telling tool which allows you to weave a compelling narrative and share it with your audience. This training does not require knowledge or use of GIS software.

What: Over 4 x 2-hour sessions, you will use well-designed layouts to develop a Story Map based on your own research. You will explore the potential of Story Maps for research communication, design and assemble your story; use Express Maps to provide spatial context for your research; and learn to promote your Story Map once it is created. This will give you an effective and visually appealing way to communicate your research impact to governments, funding agencies, and the public.

When: lab sessions will run at 2pm – 4pm on 14, 21, 28 August and 4 September, 2024

Participation in all four of these sessions is required for this course

Software requirements: Web browser*

Cost: Free

Please register your enrolment through LibCal (registrations open 10 July 2024).

Web Mapping in ArcGIS Online explores the fundamentals of Esri’s ArcGIS Online application and teaches participants how to generate well-designed web-maps to effectively reveal patterns, convey their research, and engage with an online audience. 

What: Learn to generate well-designed web-maps to effectively reveal patterns, convey their research, and engage with an online audience

When: Intensive onsite two-day course, 4 and 5 September, 2024

Software requirements: Web browser*

Cost: Free

Please register your enrolment through LibCal (registrations open 7 August 2024)