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SpatialNews.com Press Release
Intergraph Advances Geospatial Education with New Online GIS Training
Program
Students learn to maximize data across a broad range of applications
NEW ORLEANS, May 20, 2003 - GeoSpatial World 2003 - Intergraph Mapping and
Geospatial Solutions announced today an online education training program,
"Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)," presented by the
Intergraph GeoSpatial Users Community (IGUC). The training program,
established to provide both a theoretical and hands-on understanding of GIS,
is suitable for existing users of GeoMedia Professional or other GIS
technology, as well as those within the academic or commercial community who
are new to GIS. Designed to help students understand geospatial data and its
benefit in a real-world setting, the program teaches students to maximize
the value of data across a broad range of applications.
"The Intergraph Online Education Training Program represents the next step
in our continued commitment to advance the application of geospatial
technology worldwide," said Fiona McKee, education program manager,
Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions. "This course provides an ideal
opportunity for both beginners and experienced professionals to embrace GIS
education in a self-paced, convenient environment, increasing the value of
their current data and learning new methods of geospatial technology
application."
The training program provides a 10-week online course that affords a unique
opportunity for participants to learn at their own pace and according to
their own schedule. Through the Web, instructors and participants will be
able to interact, sharing files, discussing course content and joining
forums. The 10-week course will allow participants to comprehend the subject
matter thoroughly and extend the course material to incorporate a broad
range of theories, examples and exercises, providing a well-rounded learning
experience. Students will receive a 12-week license of GeoMedia Professional
to facilitate hands-on learning. Those who complete the program may take an
online test to gain GeoMedia Professional Certified User status.
Pre-registration is available now for courses starting this Fall. For more
information on the Online Education Training Program, visit
http://imgs.intergraph.com/training/online.asp.
Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions
Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions is a leading geospatial
solutions provider for the following markets: local, state and federal
government; transportation; utilities; communications; location-based
services; photogrammetry; remote sensing; cartography; and military and
intelligence. For more information, visit www.intergraph.com/imgs.
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