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Learn to Program ArcGIS Server with JavaScript or Flex

The final web based, instructor guided sessions for 2011 of our Mastering the ArcGIS Server JavaScript API and Programming the ArcGIS Server API for Flex classes begin next Monday, October 31st.  We still have a few seats available for each class.

Get free access to the first module in our Programming the ArcGIS Server API for Flex here.

Price for each course is $567 through Oct. 26th.  Price increases to $715 after this date.

Want to Build ArcGIS Server Applications without Programming?

The ArcGIS Server Viewer for  Flex provides an excellent framework for creating web GIS applications without the need for programming experience!  Anyone can build attractive, functional web applications with just a little knowledge of how the ArcGIS Server Viewer can be controlled through the use of XML configuration files.  These configuration files can be edited in any text editor and control everything from the appearance of the application to the layers that are included in the viewer as well as the widgets that are available to the user.

To help you in getting started with building your ArcGIS Server Viewer applications we are releasing Introduction to the ArcGIS Viewer for Flex as a free learning module.  This is the first module in our Programming the ArcGIS Server API for Flex course.  This has been a very popular course over the past two years and has now been updated for version 2.4 of the Flex API.  The next session begins August 29th and includes the course modules you see below.  This is a self-paced, web-based, instructor guided course.  One year of access to all course materials is included so you can review as necessary.  This also includes any course updates that occur during the year.

The free module also includes 5 exercises.  These exercises are in pdf format and can be found below the list of course modules.

  • Introduction to the ArcGIS Server Viewer for Flex
  • ArcGIS Server for Developers
  • Basic Concepts of the ArcGIS Server API for Flex
  • Flex and ActionScript Basics
  • Advanced Concepts of the ArcGIS Server API for Flex
  • Using Bing Maps with the Flex API
  • Creating Custom Widgets for the ArcGIS Server View for Flex

Exercises for Introduction to the ArcGIS Server Viewer for Flex:

GIS Salary Survey Results

We’re keeping the survey open through July 31st.  If you haven’t already participated in the survey please take a few moments to do so and forward this to your colleagues.

To date we have had 731 respondents.  Here are some of the highlights:

  • 40% of respondents list their job titles as either GIS Analyst or GIS Technician.  16% are GIS Managers/Coordinators/Directors, and 6% GIS Developers/Programmers.
  • 40% of respondents have 10 years of experience or greater.
  • 43% have a Master’s degree or higher.  Should You Get a Master’s Degree in GIS?
  • 70% of respondents are male.  I suppose this is better than it was 10 years ago, but we really need to attract more women to the field.
  • 41% of you are between the ages of 30-39.  24%  are between the ages of 40-49.  Less than 2% are above the age of 60.
  • Salaries appear to be widely dispersed with 29% between $50,000-$70,000/year.  I was surprised to see almost 13% below $20,000/year.
  • ESRI is far and away the most popular platform with 93% of respondents indicating this as one of their primary platforms.  This question allows more than one platform to be selected.  Open Source GIS software came in second at 14%.  I suspect this will grow quite a bit in the coming years.
  • Primary programming languages in use include .NET (55%), Python (50%) , JavaScript (27%), Java (20%), and Flex (17%).  You can learn more about Python, JavaScript, and Flex through our training classes.

You can get all the results here.

Spring Training Schedule from GeoSpatial Training Services

Our Spring 2011 training schedule has been released.  Most of these courses are taught in a web based environment but we do have one traditional face to face session of GIS Programming 101 for ArcGIS 10 scheduled for the King County GIS Center in Seattle, WA.  Here is the upcoming schedule:

Download a beta chapter from our upcoming book on the AGIS JavaScript API

2011 Schedule of Instructor Led Courses (1st Quarter)

Here is our schedule of instructor led courses for January-March 2011 in both web based and traditional face to face formats.

Mastering the ArcGIS Server JavaScript API
Web Based
January 10th – February 18th
Still 5 Seats Available
$715

Programming the ArcGIS Server API for Flex
Web Based
January 10th – February 18th
$715

ArcGIS Server Bootcamp
Web Based
February 14th – March 18th
$715 when you register by January 15th

GIS Programming 101 for ArcGIS 10
Web Based
February 21st – March 18th
$567 when you register by January 15th

GIS Programming 101 for ArcGIS 10
Traditional Face to Face
February 7th – February 9th
Keck & Wood Headquarters
Duluth, Georgia
More Information
Click here to register

This last one is in May but it’s already on the calendar so we’re including it as well.

GIS Programming 101 for ArcGIS 10
Traditional Face to Face
May 23rd – May 25th
King County GIS Center
Seattle, WA
$1,350
Contact sales at geospatialtraining.com for more information on this session or to register.


Upcoming Schedule of Web Based GIS Classes

Our upcoming schedule of web based GIS courses is below.  All courses have been updated for ArcGIS 10.

 

Introducing the ArcGIS Server Mastery Club

GeoSpatial Training Services is excited to announce the immediate availability of the ArcGIS Server Mastery Club!

This is our most exciting product to date for anyone looking to develop custom ArcGIS Server applications with any or all of the ArcGIS Server REST APIs including Flex, JavaScript, and Silverlight.

In our new ArcGIS Server Mastery Club you have 24 x 7 access to all our ArcGIS Server course materials including Introduction to ArcGIS Server, Basic ArcGIS Server Concepts for Developers, Programming the ArcGIS Server API for Flex, Mastering the ArcGIS Server JavaScript API, and Programming ArcGIS Server with Silverlight.

We provide serveral pricing options:

  • Single User Monthly Subscription $59.00
  • Single User Annual Subscription $799.00
  • Unlimited Users Annual Subscription $2999
  • Academic Unlimited Users Annual Subscription $1999

In addition to all the great content that you can access today you will also have immediate access to all future courses that we develop for the ArcGIS Server platform.  In early 2011 we expect to release two new courses that will be part of the club: Integrating Social Media with ArcGIS Server Applications, and Developing GIS Applications for the iPhone and iPad.

What comes with the ArcGIS Server Mastery Club?

  • Complete access to all our ArcGIS Server course materials including
    • Introduction to ArcGIS Server
    • ArcGIS Server Concepts for Developers
    • Programming the ArcGIs Server API for Flex
    • Mastering the ArcGIS Server JavaScript API
    • Programming ArcGIS Server with Silverlight
  • Immediate access to new course materials as they come online
    • Integrating Social Media with ArcGIS Server Applications (coming in late 2010 or early 2011)
    • Developing GIS Applications for the iPhone and iPad (2011)
  • 24×7 access to all lectures, exercises, capstone projects, and more
  • Access to over 1,000 pre-recorded audio lecture slides
  • Access to 60 exercises covering all the REST development platforms (Flex, JavaScript, Silverlight)
  • New exercises added every month
  • Article digest containing articles of interest for ArcGIS Server developers
  • Guest interviews with subject matter experts
  • 24×7 discussion forums for communicating with other members and moderators
  • Integrated chat for communicating with members and moderators
  • Code examples
  • Work with others in the club to develop custom, live applications
  • Learn from the comfort of your home or office, at the time of your convenience
  • Group application development projects to refine skills
  • Application development contests
  • Job board
  • Recommended books and websites
  • Get education credits toward your GISP certification

2010 Schedule of Internet Based, Instructor Led Courses

Below you will find our schedule of Internet based, instructor led courses for the remainder of 2010.

Programming ArcGIS Server with Silverlight
August 30th – October 8th
October 18th – November 30th

Early registration for the August 30th session ends July 31st.  Course fee is $499 if you register before this date.

Programming the ArcGIS Server API for Flex
August 9th – September 17th
October 4th – November 12th

Last week to save on August 9th session.  Course fee is $615 before July 31st and $715 after.

Early registration for the October 4th session is only $499.

Mastering the ArcGIS Server JavaScript API
August 9th – September 17th
October 4th – November 12th

Last week to save on August 9th session.  Course fee is $615 before July 31st and $715 after.

Early registration for the October 4th session is only $499.

ArcGIS Server Bootcamp
September 7th – October 29th

Last week to save on early registration!

GIS Programming 101 for ArcGIS 10
October 25th – November 19th

Last Week to Register for ArcGIS Server Summer Classes

Next week, three of our instructor guided, Internet based courses on ArcGIS Server are beginning. You still have time to register, but we’re running out of seats.

We still have 6 seats available for our ArcGIS Server Bootcamp. Beginning June 7th and ending in late August this self-paced, instructor led, Internet based course will teach you all the fundamental skills you need to fully take advantage of the new ArcGIS Server 10 platform. The course is self-paced and is designed to accomodate busy work and family schedules as well as summer vacations.

Also beginning next Monday, June 7th are our Programming the ArcGIS Server API for Flex and Mastering the ArcGIS Server JavaScript API courses. We only have 4 seats remaining for the Flex course!

Also beginning in June is the first session of our Programming ArcGIS Server with Silverlight course which begins June 21st. These seats are selling rapidly. The course is still on sale for $667.00 through June 5th.

Other Internet based, instructor led courses this summer:

GIS Programming 101: Mastering Python for Geoprocessing in ArcGIS (Updated for ArcGIS 10).
Begins July 19th.

Programming ArcObjects with .NET
Begins July 19th.



Summer Training Schedule

We’ve rounded out our Summer 2010 Internet based, instructor led training schedule.

Programming the ArcGIS Server API for Flex
Next Session: June 7 – July 16

Updated for ArcGIS 10 and API 2.0 for Flex

Mastering the ArcGIS Server JavaScript API
Next Session: June 7- July 16
Updated for ArcGIS 10 and API 2.0 for JavaScript

Programming ArcGIS Server with Silverlight
Next Session: June 21st – July 23rd

ArcGIS Server Bootcamp
Next Session: June7 – August 27
Only 9 Seats Left

GIS Programming 101: Mastering Python for Geoprocessing in ArcGIS
Next Session: July 19th – August 13th
Updated for ArcGIS 10

Programming ArcObjects with .NET
Next Session: July 19th – August 13th