ArcGIS Online Applications Training Course

Course Introduction

ArcGIS Online Applications Training Course is designed to provide participants with practical skills in cloud-based GIS, enabling them to create, manage, analyze, and share spatial data and interactive web maps using the ArcGIS Online platform effectively and efficiently.

ArcGIS Online is a powerful web GIS platform that allows users to build dynamic maps, dashboards, and spatial applications without requiring advanced desktop GIS infrastructure. It supports collaboration, data sharing, and real-time geospatial analysis across organizations.

Participants will gain hands-on experience in web map creation, data publishing, spatial analysis, and application development using ArcGIS Online tools. The training emphasizes real-world workflows used in government, NGOs, and private sector GIS environments.

The course also explores integration of ArcGIS Online with mobile data collection tools, dashboards, story maps, and enterprise GIS systems. Participants will learn how to design interactive geospatial products for decision-making and communication.

Special focus is given to data management, user permissions, cloud-based geoprocessing, and visualization techniques for effective spatial storytelling. These skills are essential for modern GIS professionals working in digital environments.

Ultimately, this course equips learners with essential cloud GIS skills to build, manage, and deploy interactive geospatial applications using ArcGIS Online for diverse professional applications.

Duration
5 days

Who Should Attend

• GIS analysts working with web-based mapping and spatial data platforms
• Urban and regional planners using digital mapping tools for decision-making
• Environmental scientists sharing and analyzing spatial datasets online
• Government officers managing spatial data infrastructure and services
• NGO professionals involved in mapping and community data visualization
• Surveyors and field data collectors using mobile GIS applications
• Data scientists working with geospatial cloud-based platforms
• Remote sensing specialists publishing and analyzing spatial imagery online
• Students and researchers studying GIS, geography, and spatial analysis
• IT professionals supporting geospatial systems and cloud GIS infrastructure

Course Objectives

• Equip participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in ArcGIS Online applications to create, manage, analyze, and share interactive web maps, dashboards, and spatial data products using cloud-based GIS technologies for professional and organizational decision-making purposes effectively
• Develop ability to create and publish interactive web maps using ArcGIS Online
• Strengthen competency in spatial data management and cloud-based GIS workflows
• Enable participants to design and configure GIS web applications effectively
• Build skills in spatial data sharing and collaboration across organizations
• Enhance understanding of cloud GIS architecture and functionality principles
• Strengthen ability to perform basic spatial analysis using online GIS tools
• Develop expertise in integrating mobile and web GIS data collection systems
• Equip participants with skills in building dashboards and story maps
• Strengthen capacity to support digital transformation in GIS workflows

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to ArcGIS Online and Cloud GIS Concepts

• Understanding fundamentals of ArcGIS Online and cloud-based GIS systems
• Exploring benefits of web GIS over traditional desktop GIS platforms
• Identifying core components of ArcGIS Online architecture and services
• Examining real-world applications of cloud GIS technologies

Module 2: Creating and Managing ArcGIS Online Accounts

• Setting up ArcGIS Online organizational and personal accounts effectively
• Managing user roles, permissions, and access control systems
• Configuring organizational settings for collaborative GIS environments
• Understanding subscription models and licensing options

Module 3: Web Map Creation and Visualization

• Creating interactive web maps using ArcGIS Online mapping tools
• Symbolizing spatial data for effective visual communication
• Configuring pop-ups, labels, and map layers for usability
• Enhancing map design for professional presentations

Module 4: Data Uploading and Management in ArcGIS Online

• Uploading shapefiles, CSV files, and geodatabases to cloud GIS
• Managing hosted feature layers and spatial datasets efficiently
• Organizing and updating datasets in ArcGIS Online environment
• Ensuring data quality and consistency in web GIS systems

Module 5: Spatial Analysis in ArcGIS Online

• Performing basic spatial analysis using web-based GIS tools
• Conducting proximity, overlay, and pattern analysis online
• Interpreting spatial relationships using cloud GIS analytics
• Supporting decision-making through online geoprocessing tools

Module 6: Web Application Development

• Designing custom web applications using ArcGIS Online templates
• Configuring interactive GIS apps for different user needs
• Integrating maps into responsive web application interfaces
• Publishing GIS applications for public and organizational use

Module 7: Dashboards and Real-Time Data Visualization

• Creating interactive dashboards for monitoring spatial data in real time
• Visualizing key performance indicators using GIS dashboards
• Integrating live data feeds into ArcGIS Online dashboards
• Supporting decision-making through visual analytics tools

Module 8: Story Maps and Geospatial Storytelling

• Developing narrative-driven story maps for effective communication
• Combining maps, text, images, and multimedia in GIS storytelling
• Designing engaging geospatial presentations for stakeholders
• Enhancing public awareness through interactive story maps

Module 9: Collaboration and Sharing in ArcGIS Online

• Sharing maps, data, and applications across organizations securely
• Managing collaboration workflows in cloud GIS environments
• Enabling multi-user access and editing of spatial datasets
• Supporting teamwork through ArcGIS Online collaboration tools

Module 10: Emerging Trends in Web GIS Applications

• Exploring AI integration in ArcGIS Online spatial analysis systems
• Understanding real-time GIS and IoT-based mapping applications
• Leveraging big data analytics in cloud GIS environments
• Preparing for future developments in web-based geospatial technologies

Training Approach          

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group (at a discount of 10% to 50%) at requested location all over the world. The Onsite course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, buffet lunch, airport transfers, Upskill gift package, and guided tour.

Visa application, travel expenses, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment:

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.