Web GIS: Introduction to ArcGIS Online
This beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop introduces participants to web-based mapping and spatial analysis using Esri's ArcGIS Online, combining lectures, demos, and hands-on activities. Learn to create, analyze, and share maps.
Who It’s For & What You’ll Learn
Intended audience: Students, faculty, and staff who want to learn how to use ArcGIS Online.
By the end of the session, you’ll be able to:
- Find and prepare data for mapping
- Design maps through ArcGIS Online
- Conduct spatial analysis
- Share web maps
This course applies toward the Geospatial Skills Badge.
From Raw Data to Web Maps
The session mixes instructor-led demonstration with hands-on practice, following the same core workflow described on U-Spatial's ArcGIS Online software page. Topics covered include finding and preparing data for mapping, map design fundamentals, spatial analysis basics, and sharing web maps once they're built.
Workshop sessions are offered online (via Zoom).
Do I need any GIS or mapping experience to register for this workshop?
No — this workshop is explicitly recommended for people new to mapping.
Can this workshop count toward anything else?
Yes. Combined with ArcGIS StoryMaps: Visual Storytelling with Maps, it satisfies the workshop requirement for U-Spatial's Geospatial Skills Badge in Storytelling.
Who could benefit from this training?
Anybody who’s new to using ArcGIS Online.
I'm having trouble registering.
Contact the U-Spatial Help Desk and we’ll help you directly.