Training
Classes:
| Class | Dates | Location | Status |
| Introduction to QGIS | January 25th 2013 | Chattanooga | Open |
| Intro to ModelBuilder | January 22nd 2013 | Chattanooga | Open |
Training is a key element for any professional. We are starting to offer a wider variety of classes as business expands. We offer two different avenues for Training:
ESRI Certified Classes
- Training is key to any GIS program. With an ESRI Certified Trainer on staff and a Mobile Training Lab we are able to provide training at any location. If your organization has need for custom training, please contact us at info@northrivergeographic.We are currently offer the following ESRI Certified Training Classes.
- ArcGIS I – Getting Started with GIS – version 10.0 – $800
- ArcGIS II – Tools and Functionality – version 10.0 $1100
- ArcGIS II – Essential workflows – version 10.1 $1100
- ArcGIS III – Workflows and Analysis – version 10.0 $800
- ArcGIS I – Getting Started with GIS – version 10.0 – $800
NRGS Authorized Classes
Welcome to an ever growing list of classes written by North River Geographic Systems, Inc for professionals or people interested in GIS. The classes that we offer will be short (1 day) and affordable.
- Price – $450 per student
This one day class is an introduction to Quantum GIS. Quantum GIS is a user friendly Open Source GIS Package released under the GNU General Public License. It runs under Linux, Unix, Mac OSX and Windows and supports multiple raster and vector formats. Students should be able to navigate and install the software and use it when needed and integrate it into current workflow.
- Price $425 per student
This one day class is an introduction to ESRI’s Model Builder. Students learn the basics of Arctoolbox and Geoprocessing and work their way to connecting geoprocessing tools together and building small models to improve work flow.
Introduction to ArcMap – Coming Soon
- Price $425 per student
This one day class is an introduction to ESRI’s Desktop product, ArcGIS Desktop (otherwise knows as ArcMap). Students will learn the basics of the software and be able to add data and symbolize data. Editing will be introduced as well as making a Map Layout. By the end of this class students should be able to add data, symbolize it, create a map, and save their map document.
Equipment:
- 10 laptops running Windows 7 or Linux
- Projector
- Coffee Maker
- Doughnuts (purchased locally).
All training is currently recognized by the GISCI and counts towards your GISP and other professional certifications.
Support after the class:
All classes come with a complimentary copy of Level III support. That covers you with up to 5 support questions a month, access to the support website, and puts you on the newsletter list.

