The AGIC Symposium is coming up fast. Plan to be at the Prescott Resort in beautiful Prescott, AZ from August 26-29 to network with and learn from other GIS Professionals and Vendors from across the state. Important dates to remember:
*May 23: Abstract submissions due. Submittal form.
*May 9: T-shirt Design Contest entries due. Entry guidelines.
*July 18: Scholarship applications due. Includes the Tony Gonzales and Women in GIS Scholarships.
*July 28: Last day for early bird registration
*Sponsorship sign-up now open.
*August 4: Last day for group room block at Prescott Resort.
Check the AGIC Symposium website for more details. Follow us on the AGIC-L Listserv or on social media to hear further announcements.
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AGIC provides the links below as a starting point for those interested in investigating training options. Posting these links should not infer that AGIC endorses any particular training.
FOSS4G GeoAcademy Curriculum - Free courses using QGIS software.
Lynda.com: Now LinkedIn Learning. Course access does require a subscription. However, check with your employer or local library if they already have a subscription, which would allow you with free access. For example, Mesa and Chandler Public Libraries offer free access to those with library cards.
Open Textbook Library: Provides free downloadable copies of "Nature of Geographic Information Systems" by David DiBiase and "Essentials of Geographic Information Systems" by Jonathan Campbell.
The following resources are available for self-paced learners and do not earn course credit towards a degree.
Coursera: Free online courses from top universities. Search for courses with the tag "gis".
MIT OpenCourseware GIS Tutorial: Free materials used in MIT GIS courses. Note, some materials may be out-dated but the information should still be valuable.
Penn State University Open Education Resources: Free materials used in Penn State GIS courses. Search for courses with the tag "gis". Note, some materials may be out-dated but the information should still be valuable
Economic Development Webinar Series
Smart Communities Planning Webinar Series
Environment and Natural Resources Webinar Series
ArcGIS for Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Smart Installations Webinar Series
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