Many local authorities have been using proprietary software such as MapInfo and ArcGIS for many years now. Their level of investment means that the suppliers of this software are keen to retain this valuable market. Perhaps as much as 50% of the UK market is made up of various local and national government agencies who need the power of these desktop software products in their workplace. The fact that both MapInfo and ArcGIS are proven and reliable desktop GIS solutions means that they have a valuable customer base which needs support, training, additional software modules as well as various upgrades over time.

JPS Services will be holding one and two day training courses in Central London during 2014.

February 2014

Day One Wednesday 19th

Day Two Thursday 20th

April 2014

Day One Wednesday 23rd

Day Two Thursday 24th

You can book one or two day training courses by completing the enquiry form. If you book two consecutive days the course cost is £450 for two days per person. If you decide to book individual days the course cost is £250 per day per person.

The courses assume you are familiar with the Windows interface. Having used a spreadsheet or database would also be of advantage but is not essential for this introductory course.

Aims of this course

Who is the course designed for?

This course is designed for anyone who wishes to make better use of MapInfo Professional whatever their working environment. Whether you are completely new, self taught or have some experience with MapInfo Professional this course will give you clear guidance to the key questions that you need to answer to benefit from using the software.

What can you learn from this course?

Through many examples, advice, tips, methods and exercises you will learn how to avoid some of the common pitfalls and make best use of MapInfo Professional in a language which is clear and available to everyone.

Pre-requisites

The pre-requisites necessary to make best use of MapInfo Professional are as follows:-

• A good understanding of the Windows interface and Internet Explorer ( file handling, directory creation).
  
• Ability to work with spreadsheet tables such as in Excel, for example.
  

Understanding databases such as Access for example would be advantageous. The familiarity with any software using layers and vector design such as AutoCAD or the use any form of GIS would also be helpful.