AI Essentials: Assistants in ArcGIS

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0.5 days (4 hours)
Cost
485
CAD
About this Course
Test-drive your new GIS power tools

Geospatial artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming routine tasks and workflows, giving GIS professionals more time to focus on higher-level projects while enabling others to create and share location-based insights more easily than ever before. This course introduces the use of assistants in popular ArcGIS products to holistically connect and streamline common GIS workflows. Course exercises use a relatable real-world scenario, providing the essential practice that participants need to confidently start leveraging assistants in their day-to-day work.

This course includes additional time for discussions, demos and Q&A to enhance participant learning and engagement.

Course Outline

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Goals
After completing this course, you will be able to:
  • Understand Esri artificial intelligence policies; the difference between AI tools, assistants and agents and the importance of human validation
  • Apply the Item Details assistant to create robust metadata that supports transparency and governance
  • Configure a web map using the ArcGIS Arcade assistant and create a survey tailored to specific project and mobile workforce needs using the ArcGIS Survey123 assistant
  • Design an engaging ArcGIS StoryMaps story and quickly repurpose it for multiple audiences using the ArcGIS StoryMaps assistant
Suggested Skills
Familiarity with GIS concepts and experience with ArcGIS Online, Map Viewer, ArcGIS Survey123 and ArcGIS StoryMaps are required.
Software
  • ArcGIS Online
  • ArcGIS StoryMaps
  • ArcGIS Survey123
Upcoming Classes
Registration closes two (2) business days before the course start date
Confirmed
AI Essentials: Assistants in ArcGIS

Online (Eastern Time)

Thu, Oct. 1, 20269 a.m. - 1 p.m. Eastern Time
Language Taught In
French

This course introduces the use of assistants in popular ArcGIS products to holistically connect and streamline common GIS workflows.

Learn more
Register Now
What You Need to Attend
System Requirements
  • An Internet connection
  • A telephone (preferably with a speaker phone) or computer headset
  • The student workbook (PDF download)

Connection Tests
To take an instructor-led online course, participants must pass the connection tests.
Instructor Profile

Guillaume Arnoux Hébert, Senior Certified ArcGIS Instructor

Guillaume has a master’s degree in GIS from the University of Montréal and has continued his affiliation as a guest lecturer. Guillaume has delivered training on various subjects at BAnQ (Library and National Archives of Quebec) and has worked as a consultant for the territorial land claims with First Nations. He has delivered training on topics that include ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise and Python Scripting.

Certifications:

  • CompTIA CTT+ Certified Classroom Trainer
  • ArcGIS Desktop Associate
No
Confirmed
AI Essentials: Assistants in ArcGIS

Online (Mountain Time)

Fri, Oct. 9, 20269 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mountain Time
Language Taught In
English

This course introduces the use of assistants in popular ArcGIS products to holistically connect and streamline common GIS workflows.

Learn more
Register Now
What You Need to Attend
System Requirements
  • An Internet connection
  • A telephone (preferably with a speaker phone) or computer headset
  • The student workbook (PDF download)

Connection Tests
To take an instructor-led online course, participants must pass the connection tests.
Instructor Profile

André Piasta, Senior Certified ArcGIS Instructor

André has degrees in computer science and geography from the University of Regina. He has many years of experience working with GIS and has been with Esri Canada since 2007 as an analyst, consultant and instructor. He has delivered training on topics that include ArcGIS Desktop, Geodatabase Design, GIS System and Server Architecture.

Certifications:

  • CompTIA CTT+ Certified Classroom Trainer
  • ArcGIS Desktop Professional
  • ArcGIS Desktop Developer Associate
  • Web Application Developer Associate
  • Enterprise System Design Associate
  • ArcGIS Enterprise Administration Professional
  • Enterprise Geodata Management Professional
  • ArcGIS Online Administration Specialty
No
Confirmed
AI Essentials: Assistants in ArcGIS

Online (Eastern Time)

Fri, Oct. 16, 20269 a.m. - 1 p.m. Eastern Time
Language Taught In
English

This course introduces the use of assistants in popular ArcGIS products to holistically connect and streamline common GIS workflows.

Learn more
Register Now
What You Need to Attend
System Requirements
  • An Internet connection
  • A telephone (preferably with a speaker phone) or computer headset
  • The student workbook (PDF download)

Connection Tests
To take an instructor-led online course, participants must pass the connection tests.
Instructor Profile

André Piasta, Senior Certified ArcGIS Instructor

André has degrees in computer science and geography from the University of Regina. He has many years of experience working with GIS and has been with Esri Canada since 2007 as an analyst, consultant and instructor. He has delivered training on topics that include ArcGIS Desktop, Geodatabase Design, GIS System and Server Architecture.

Certifications:

  • CompTIA CTT+ Certified Classroom Trainer
  • ArcGIS Desktop Professional
  • ArcGIS Desktop Developer Associate
  • Web Application Developer Associate
  • Enterprise System Design Associate
  • ArcGIS Enterprise Administration Professional
  • Enterprise Geodata Management Professional
  • ArcGIS Online Administration Specialty
No
Confirmed
AI Essentials: Assistants in ArcGIS

Online (Mountain Time)

Thu, Nov. 5, 20269 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mountain Time
Language Taught In
English

This course introduces the use of assistants in popular ArcGIS products to holistically connect and streamline common GIS workflows.

Learn more
Register Now
What You Need to Attend
System Requirements
  • An Internet connection
  • A telephone (preferably with a speaker phone) or computer headset
  • The student workbook (PDF download)

Connection Tests
To take an instructor-led online course, participants must pass the connection tests.
Instructor Profile

Oli Helm, Senior Certified ArcGIS Instructor

Oli has an Advanced Diploma in GIS and has delivered GIS training for over twenty years.

Certifications:

  • CompTIA CTT+ Certified Classroom Trainer
  • CompTIA CTT+ Certified Virtual Classroom Trainer
  • ArcGIS Desktop Professional
  • Enterprise Geodata Management Associate
  • Enterprise Administration Associate
  • ArcGIS API for Python Associate 2026
No
Confirmed
AI Essentials: Assistants in ArcGIS

Online (Atlantic Time)

Fri, Nov. 6, 20269 a.m. - 1 p.m. Atlantic Time
Language Taught In
English

This course introduces the use of assistants in popular ArcGIS products to holistically connect and streamline common GIS workflows.

Learn more
Register Now
What You Need to Attend
System Requirements
  • An Internet connection
  • A telephone (preferably with a speaker phone) or computer headset
  • The student workbook (PDF download)

Connection Tests
To take an instructor-led online course, participants must pass the connection tests.
Instructor Profile

Chris Harlow, Certified ArcGIS Instructor

Chris holds a Diploma in GIS from Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS) and has over a decade of GIS experience in workflow design, automation and implementation. His teaching areas include ArcGIS Pro, Python, Web Apps and Geodatabases.

Certifications:

  • CompTIA CTT+ Certified Virtual Classroom Trainer
  • Esri ArcGIS Desktop Associate
  • Esri ArcGIS Online Administration Associate
No
Confirmed
AI Essentials: Assistants in ArcGIS

Online (Eastern Time)

Fri, Nov. 6, 20269 a.m. - 1 p.m. Eastern Time
Language Taught In
French

This course introduces the use of assistants in popular ArcGIS products to holistically connect and streamline common GIS workflows.

Learn more
Register Now
What You Need to Attend
System Requirements
  • An Internet connection
  • A telephone (preferably with a speaker phone) or computer headset
  • The student workbook (PDF download)

Connection Tests
To take an instructor-led online course, participants must pass the connection tests.
Instructor Profile

Guillaume Arnoux Hébert, Senior Certified ArcGIS Instructor

Guillaume has a master’s degree in GIS from the University of Montréal and has continued his affiliation as a guest lecturer. Guillaume has delivered training on various subjects at BAnQ (Library and National Archives of Quebec) and has worked as a consultant for the territorial land claims with First Nations. He has delivered training on topics that include ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise and Python Scripting.

Certifications:

  • CompTIA CTT+ Certified Classroom Trainer
  • ArcGIS Desktop Associate
No
Confirmed
AI Essentials: Assistants in ArcGIS

Online (Eastern Time)

Thu, Nov. 26, 20269 a.m. - 1 p.m. Eastern Time
Language Taught In
English

This course introduces the use of assistants in popular ArcGIS products to holistically connect and streamline common GIS workflows.

Learn more
Register Now
What You Need to Attend
System Requirements
  • An Internet connection
  • A telephone (preferably with a speaker phone) or computer headset
  • The student workbook (PDF download)

Connection Tests
To take an instructor-led online course, participants must pass the connection tests.
Instructor Profile

André Piasta, Senior Certified ArcGIS Instructor

André has degrees in computer science and geography from the University of Regina. He has many years of experience working with GIS and has been with Esri Canada since 2007 as an analyst, consultant and instructor. He has delivered training on topics that include ArcGIS Desktop, Geodatabase Design, GIS System and Server Architecture.

Certifications:

  • CompTIA CTT+ Certified Classroom Trainer
  • ArcGIS Desktop Professional
  • ArcGIS Desktop Developer Associate
  • Web Application Developer Associate
  • Enterprise System Design Associate
  • ArcGIS Enterprise Administration Professional
  • Enterprise Geodata Management Professional
  • ArcGIS Online Administration Specialty
No
Confirmed
AI Essentials: Assistants in ArcGIS

Online (Eastern Time)

Fri, Dec. 4, 20269 a.m. - 1 p.m. Eastern Time
Language Taught In
French

This course introduces the use of assistants in popular ArcGIS products to holistically connect and streamline common GIS workflows.

Learn more
Register Now
What You Need to Attend
System Requirements
  • An Internet connection
  • A telephone (preferably with a speaker phone) or computer headset
  • The student workbook (PDF download)

Connection Tests
To take an instructor-led online course, participants must pass the connection tests.
Instructor Profile

Guillaume Arnoux Hébert, Senior Certified ArcGIS Instructor

Guillaume has a master’s degree in GIS from the University of Montréal and has continued his affiliation as a guest lecturer. Guillaume has delivered training on various subjects at BAnQ (Library and National Archives of Quebec) and has worked as a consultant for the territorial land claims with First Nations. He has delivered training on topics that include ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise and Python Scripting.

Certifications:

  • CompTIA CTT+ Certified Classroom Trainer
  • ArcGIS Desktop Associate
No
Confirmed
AI Essentials: Assistants in ArcGIS

Online (Mountain Time)

Wed, Dec. 9, 20269 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mountain Time
Language Taught In
English

This course introduces the use of assistants in popular ArcGIS products to holistically connect and streamline common GIS workflows.

Learn more
Register Now
What You Need to Attend
System Requirements
  • An Internet connection
  • A telephone (preferably with a speaker phone) or computer headset
  • The student workbook (PDF download)

Connection Tests
To take an instructor-led online course, participants must pass the connection tests.
Instructor Profile

André Piasta, Senior Certified ArcGIS Instructor

André has degrees in computer science and geography from the University of Regina. He has many years of experience working with GIS and has been with Esri Canada since 2007 as an analyst, consultant and instructor. He has delivered training on topics that include ArcGIS Desktop, Geodatabase Design, GIS System and Server Architecture.

Certifications:

  • CompTIA CTT+ Certified Classroom Trainer
  • ArcGIS Desktop Professional
  • ArcGIS Desktop Developer Associate
  • Web Application Developer Associate
  • Enterprise System Design Associate
  • ArcGIS Enterprise Administration Professional
  • Enterprise Geodata Management Professional
  • ArcGIS Online Administration Specialty
No
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