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Upcoming Training and Events

    • October 25, 2023
    • December 06, 2023
    • Virtual

    Empower everyone with the geographic approach.

    A changing climate creates complex, interrelated, and inherently geographic challenges. Because it uses location as a common thread, GIS technology is uniquely suited to create clarity from myriad data sources and illuminate climate-related risks, opportunities, and sustainable solutions. Discover how GIS is being used today to understand and prepare for a future that requires more resilient communities, systems, and infrastructure. You'll explore the latest ArcGIS capabilities and learn how to create insight that drives positive action.


    • Explore climate change indicators and risks and evaluate options to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
    • Identify potential risks of flooding and other climate-related hazards on exposed areas over time.
    • Evaluate climate change impacts on vulnerable populations and plan adaptive strategies to address climate change hazards.
    • Create a dashboard to monitor climate data and inspire your audiences to action using engaging stories.

    Familiarity with GIS concepts and ArcGIS Pro will be helpful but is not required.


    Esri provides free access to ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World, ArcGIS Dashboards, and ArcGIS StoryMaps software for use in course exercises. To complete course exercises, you must use a machine that meets the ArcGIS Pro system requirements

    A broadband Internet connection and a web browser that allows access to embedded video files are required. For the best experience, we recommend using the latest version of Google Chrome, Apple Safari, or Microsoft Edge and a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet.

    • November 27, 2023
    • December 01, 2023
    • Denver, Colorado

    URISA is holding a GIS Leadership Academy in Denver, Colorado on Nov 27-Dec 1, 2023. 

    Website: https://www.urisa.org/education-events/urisa-gis-leadership-academy/

    Five Days of Targeted GIS Leadership Training...Taught by GIS Leaders
    Delivered In-Person and Virtually
    • Are you poised to take on more responsibility at work? 
    • Do you have up and coming superstars on your team who would benefit from targeted GIS leadership and management training?
    • Studies show that the younger generation places great value on the ability to learn and grow in their position. How are you supporting your GIS staff's professional growth? What are you doing to attract and retain employees?

    Grab a seat at this popular five-day training program which explores topics ranging from GIS strategic planning and team building to change management, resource allocation, ROI, and capacity building.

    Instructors, all GISPs, are experienced GIS professionals who have successfully navigated the challenges of increased leadership and management responsibilities in a technical field. Class size is intentionally limited to facilitate discussion and interaction.

    Attendance at the GLA earns substantial GISP® Education Points!


    • May 13, 2024
    • May 16, 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • Embassy Suites, 300 Court St, Charleston, WV

    2024 West Virginia Geospatial Conference

    (WV GeoCon)

    Theme: "GIS Bridging the Gaps"

    Location: Embassy Suites, Charleston, WV

    Dates: Monday, May 13,  2024 through Thursday, May 16, 2024

    WVGeoCon is the annual conference of the West Virginia Association of Geospatial Professionals. This conference is an educational networking opportunity for all geospatial professionals in the state of West Virginia. More details to come, so please stay tuned!

    Presentations: We are currently accepting submissions to present through December 15, 2023. Click here for the submission form.

    We are also holding our first annual WVAGP Spatial Student Awards. If you qualify for a Student membership for our organization and attend a higher education institution, you are eligible to participate for one of three prizes:

    1. Travel and lodging to the 2024 ESRI User Conference
    2. $200 cash prize
    3. $100 cash prize

Past Training and Events

November 19, 2023 2023 Meeting of the SEDAAG
November 08, 2023 2023 WVAGP Fall Meeting
October 16, 2023 URISA GIS-PRO 2023
September 28, 2023 Eastern Panhandle GIS Users Group Mtg
September 20, 2023 ESRI MOOC - Imagery in Action
September 13, 2023 WVU Career Fairs - Agriculture, Natural Sciences, and STEM
August 30, 2023 ESRI MOOC - Spatial Data Science
August 17, 2023 ESRI - Getting Started with Field Maps Designer
August 07, 2023 Intro to QGIS (Two-Day Virtual Workshop)
July 31, 2023 (CANCELED) Cartography with ArcGIS Pro Series, Presented by Geospatial Training Services
July 10, 2023 ESRI User Conference
June 07, 2023 Remote Sensing: Working with Imagery and LiDAR (Two-Day Workshop)
June 05, 2023 Web GIS with ArcGIS Online (Two-Day Workshop)
May 25, 2023 Geostatistical Analysis (One-Day Workshop)
May 22, 2023 Intro to Geoprocessing Scripts with Python (Three-Day Workshop)
May 09, 2023 2023 WVAGP Annual Meeting
April 18, 2023 ESRI Southeast User Conference
February 07, 2023 URISA Location, Enterprise Addressing & Public Safety Conference (LEAP 2023)
January 26, 2023 US Census Bureau Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS) Webinar Series
December 21, 2022 ESRI Course: ArcGIS Enterprise Configuring a Base Deployment (Two-Day Course)
December 19, 2022 ESRI Course: Field Data Collection and Management Using ArcGIS (Two-Day Course)
November 18, 2022 WVDOT Hiring Event
November 16, 2022 International GIS Day
November 02, 2022 WVAGP Fall Meeting
September 22, 2022 Eastern Panhandle GIS Users Group Mtg
August 11, 2022 CANCELED: Geostatistical Analysis (One-Day Workshop)
August 08, 2022 Intro to Geoprocessing Scripts with Python (Three-Day Workshop)
June 15, 2022 USACE Great Lakes & Ohio River Division Virtual Recruitment Event
May 23, 2022 2022 WV GIS Conference
May 19, 2022 Web GIS with ArcGIS Online (Second Day)
May 18, 2022 Web GIS with ArcGIS Online (First Day)
May 17, 2022 Transition to ArcGIS Pro (Second Day)
May 16, 2022 Transition to ArcGIS Pro (First Day)
April 22, 2022 URISA Webinar: Preparing for the GISP Certification
April 14, 2022 "GIS in the Movies and TV" Part I and II, Hosted by WVAGP
January 06, 2022 Web GIS With ArcGIS Online (Day 2)
January 05, 2022 Web GIS With ArcGIS Online (Day 1)
January 04, 2022 Transition to ArcGIS Pro (Day 2)
January 03, 2022 Transition to ArcGIS Pro (Day 1)
November 16, 2021 GIS in the Movies and TV

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