Training FAQs

If you're new to GIS, start with ArcGIS 1: Getting Started. This course teaches what GIS technology is and what you can do with it. You will also look at basic ArcGIS tools.

If you're new to ArcGIS (but have some experience with GIS technology), start with ArcGIS 2: Essential Workflows, which explores the tools available within the software.

For more information on what courses might be suitable for you, view our training path.

The next step in your GIS training pathway is the ArcGIS 2 Essential Workflows course. Visit our Training Courses page to find out more.

To determine what course you should take next, view the Esri Malaysia training path. The training path contains the sequence of all our scheduled courses, to help ensure you’re taking the right course that’s best suited to your existing skill set and future goals.

If you're still not sure what course you should take next, please feel free to give our training team a call on (03) 5022 0122.

The scheduled courses are run at Esri Malaysia's training facility, located in its offices at Unit 3A-1, Level 3A, Tower 2B, UOA Business Park, No. 1 Jalan Pengaturcara U1/51A, Seksyen U1, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor.

Esri Malaysia runs more than 15 scheduled training courses, covering all aspects of the ArcGIS platform.

In addition to scheduled training, we also offer flexible training solutions, including: onsite training, client exclusive courses and knowledge transfer session. Please contact us for more details.

One of the most challenging elements when transitioning to a new software product is gaining a solid understanding of the terminology. ArcGIS 2: Essential Workflows provides a good introduction to the terminology used in ArcGIS.

Alternatively, contact us about our specialised courses to help transition you from another GIS platform.

All material is provided at the training course – including computers and relevant software and manuals.

For scheduled training, the most current software release will be used for the course. Customised courses and onsite training can be conducted using any software version. 

ArcGIS 4: Sharing Content on the Web, and Designing Maps with ArcGIS are the best courses to take if you’d like to learn how to publish an online map.

Start with Building Geodatabases to get a basic understanding of the geodatabase format and its functionality.

This could be followed with Deploying and Maintaining a Multiuser Geodatabase, Implementing Versioned Workflows in a Multiuser Geodatabase and Distributing Data using Geodatabase Replication.