Where can I learn to use ESRI’s ArcGIS software?
Several resources are available, a few of which are restricted to UW students, faculty, and staff. 1) Getting to know ArcGIS Desktop, 2nd edition. Book and data CD available for 3 day checkout from the Map Collection, Suzzallo Library, basement. If you purchase this book it is accompanied by a demonstration copy of the ArcGIS software with a 180-day license. An online tutorial based on this text but designed to allow the user to bring in their own datasets is provided by the University of Arkansas Libraries. 2) ESRI Virtual Campus Students, staff, and faculty at the UW may sign up for online, self-paced, no-cost training workshops provided by ESRI. 3) UW Courses a) Credit Courses at the University of Washington Several academic departments offer courses that use GIS software to support research in their subject areas. b) University of Washington Tacoma – GIS Certificate Supplements degree programs in Urban Studies and Environmental Science. c) University of Washington Extension GIS Cer
