SAF Learning
Migrating to ArcGIS Pro for Foresters: Basic Short Course (Spring 2025)
Includes a Live Web Event on 05/05/2025 at 1:30 PM (EDT)
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- Non-member - $250
- Member - $170
Course information
The purpose of this class it to equip foresters and other natural resource professionals to make a successful transition from Esri’s ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro. This class differentiates itself from others because the content and exercises focuses purely on forestry related applications and skills. Upon completion, creating and sharing the best timber type maps, and more, will be done with confidence and skill.
This course has been newly updated for 2025. It contains remastered videos with content applicable to the current versions of ArcGIS Pro.
Is this course for you?
This course is intended for users of Esri's ArcMap who want to successfully transition to using it's replacement, ArcGIS Pro. This is for you if you are already familiar with GIS and Esri’s ArcMap at a basic license and skill level. Eligible course participants are to have ArcMap already installed and available (to migrate Personnel GDB to File GDB). Participants must have a computer that meets the system requirement of Esri’s ArcGIS Pro, must have a license to use Esri's ArcGIS Pro, and must have it installed. These are required to successfully complete this short course.
Open registration
Registration remains open through March 31, 2025 at 11:59pm ET or until class capacity is full at 50 registrants.
$170 for SAF Members
$250 for Non-members
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Course start date
Course content will be accessible starting March 25, 2025 at 10:00 am ET.
Course access
Course access will remain open through May 25, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET unless notified otherwise.
Course pace
This course is self-paced with an expected completion time of just over 7.5 hours. There are four sections, which are intended to be completed over the course of 4 weeks.
There will be a Live Guided Support Session on May 5, 2025 at 1:30 pm ET.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this short course, you will be able to:
1. Compare and contrast ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro.
2. Import existing ArcMap map projects (*.mxd) files into ArcGIS Pro.
3. Edit GIS layers in ArcGIS Pro.
4. Demonstrate the use of layouts and templates to create and share maps.
5. Migrate ArcMap workflows to ArcGIS Pro.
6. Implement a variety of additional ArcGIS Pro features.
Rubric
Successful completion of the course is measured by your ability to complete each component and passing the quiz at the end of each section. The passing score for the quiz is 100%. You have unlimited attempts to pass the quiz.
Course Evaluation
Participant feedback is appreciated to help the course curators and subject matter experts continually improve the course for future participants. Course evaluation must be completed to receive CFEs.
CFEs
Upon successful completion of this course, you will earn 7.5 CFEs in Category 1. CFEs will automatically be added to your CFE record located on www.eforester.org.
Certificate
Upon successful completion of this course and course evaluation, participants may download and print a certificate verifying completion of the course and earning CFEs. CFEs will be uploaded to participant CFE records by the end of the day (11:59 pm ET).
Get Started or Return to Place in Course
Once you are registered for the course, access this course within your MY DASHBOARD. You can pause at any point during the course and you can return right where you last left off. Simply select where you last left off and then keep on working your way through the course.
Need Help?
For ForestEd questions, visit FAQs or email ForestEdSupport@safnet.org. For questions about this course's content email Mark Books at mbooks@lmssmail.com. For technical assistance, go to help.commpartners.com for self troubleshooting and/or live chat, or you can email ForestEdSupport@safnet.org.
Refund
This is a non-refundable item. Please view FAQs for additional information.
Mark Books
Geospatial Services Manager
Landmark Spatial Solutions, LLC
Mark is a Certified Forester of the geospatial variety and has applied these skills for over 25 years to research and forest management, including prescribed burning. He brings his experience to assist fellow foresters and natural resource managers in using geospatial technology to enhance their work. Further desiring to set up forestry and foresters for success, Mark has also been an executive volunteer in his role as President and Co-founder of the Esri Forestry Group since 2008. He is passionate about trees in both a professional sense and how they interweave into everyday life including faith. Mark received a B.S. in Forestry from both Northland College and Michigan Tech University. And he received an M.S. in Forestry (with an emphasis in Remote Sensing and GIS) from Michigan Tech University.
Claire Hillmeyer (Moderator)
Client Success Manager
LandMark Spatial Solutions
Claire has extensive experience conducting, planning, and managing forest inventory projects. She has experience using a wide variety of data collection devices and silvicultural tools, including MobileMap and TCruise. Claire's role at LandMark is to ensure clients are set up for success as well as help others with their technology and inventory goals. She also assists with marketing. Claire received her BS in Forestry from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point in 2015. In her free time, Claire enjoys sewing, hiking, spending time with family, friends, pets, and gardening.