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GeoData hosts a regular series of professional GIS training courses using ArcGIS, MapInfo and Open Source QGIS software, ranging from introductory level to more advanced courses covering GIS in greater depth. In addition we have a range of on-demand courses, scheduled at your convenience. We also design bespoke training, tailored to client needs.

Course Schedule

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We alternate delivery of our courses between the classroom (University of Southampton) and online (Zoom) each quarter.

  • Q1 Jan to Mar – Classroom
  • Q2 Apr to Jun – Online
  • Q3 Jul to Sep – Classroom
  • Q4 Oct to Dec – Online

If you have any queries please email training@geodata.soton.ac.uk to discuss details.

It is not yet possible to book this course through our online booking system. Please email training@geodata.soton.ac.uk with the name(s) of the delegate(s) you wish to reserve a space for.

Course NameDatesDurationPriceInfoBook
QGIS: Introductory (Online)03 Dec - 04 Dec 24 Connection test: 28 Nov 242 days£475*
QGIS: Advanced (Online)10 Dec - 11 Dec 24 Connection test: 05 Dec 242 days£475*
Introduction to ArcGIS Pro (Classroom based)04 Feb - 05 Feb 252 days£550*
Introduction to ArcGIS Online (AGOL) classroom11 Feb 251 day£290*
ArcGIS Modelbuilder (ArcGIS Pro) classroom12 Feb 251 day£290*
Introduction to ArcGIS Pro (Online)25 Feb - 26 Feb 25 Connection test: 20 Feb 252 days£550*
QGIS: Introductory (Classroom based)04 Mar - 05 Mar 252 days£475*
QGIS: Introductory (Online)11 Mar - 12 Mar 25 Connection test: 06 Mar 252 days£475*
QGIS: Advanced (Classroom based)18 Mar - 19 Mar 252 days£475*
Introduction to ArcGIS Pro (Online)13 May - 14 May 25 Connection test: 08 May 252 days£550*
Introduction to ArcGIS Online (AGOL) - Online20 May 25 Connection test: 15 May 251 day£290*
ArcGIS Model Builder (ArcGIS Pro) Online21 May 25 Connection test: 15 May 251 day£290*

*Please note as an educational institution our fees do not attract VAT.

On-demand Courses

On-demand courses run in response to enquiries. To register your interest in any of the following courses please click the email link.

Course NameDatesDurationPriceInfoemail
Introduction to ArcMapon-demand2 days£550*
Advanced ArcMapon-demand2 days£550*
ArcGIS Model builder (ArcMap) - streamlining data processingon-demand1 day£290*
MapInfo: Introductoryon-demand2 days£550*
MapInfo Advancedon-demand2 days£550*
Migrating to QGISBespoke migration for organisations please contact us for more information

*Please note as an educational institution our fees do not attract VAT.

On the Day

The following applies to ALL courses:

  • Classroom based courses have a maximum class size of eight
  • Online courses have a maximum class size of six
  • Computers and software provided
  • Courses run between 9:30am and 4:30
  • One month's follow–up support included (1 hour of support per delegate, by email or telephone)
  • Courses are CPD approved by the Association for Geographic Information (AGI)

Please note that these are hands-on practical computer-based courses and delegates are expected to have a good working knowledge of the use of PCs, including file management (e.g. creating/deleting folders, moving files, unzipping files).

Online courses

  • Courses are run via zoom.
  • Delegates attending the QGIS courses will be expected to download and install QGIS on their own device prior to the course.
  • A software licence for ArcGIS Pro will be provided to you for the duration of our ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online courses. You may use your own licence if it meets the requirements of the course. This will be discussed with you prior to the beginning of the course.
  • Full instructions will be provided along with a connection test to confirm access for all online courses. This is to make sure delegates have access to the software required and have downloaded the course data. This also confirms access to zoom.

Classroom based courses

  • Courses will be taught in the Masters GIS Suite, Level 1 Building 44 on Highfield Campus.
  • Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
  • Access to computers and software is provided for the course duration.

Discounts

Discounts are available to organisations booking multiple individuals onto courses and to individuals booking onto multiple courses. Only one discount applied per booking.

Southampton University Alumni 10%
UK Academic Staff/Student, Southampton University Staff/Student 20%
Charity 20%
Southampton Doctoral Training Centre Student 50%
Registered Unemployed 10%

Contact Details

Contact us on training@geodata.soton.ac.uk or call 023 8059 2719 for more information.

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