Duration: 2 Days

Cost: £500 ex VAT

Please note that the standard Introduction course is based on MI Pro 10.5. However, we are still happy to offer private courses using MI Pro 9.5.1.

MapInfo Professional is a powerful Microsoft Windows based mapping application that enables business analysts and GIS professionals to visualise the relationships between data and geography.

Aimed at the day-to-day user, this course introduces the basic concepts of MapInfo Professional allowing you to get the most out of your software investment. Our trainer will guide you through the functionality of MapInfo Professional; offering you help, advice and tips to improve your efficiency along the way.

Course description

In summary it includes the following sessions:

• Getting started – Understanding the important software settings;
• Viewing Tables in MapInfo Professional;
• Navigating Map & Browser windows;
• Understanding MapInfo file types;
• Changing the appearance of map layers;
• Finding & selecting records;
• Tools in MapInfo Professional;
• Digitising & capturing your own data;
• Modifying data structure & creating new Tables;
• Importing external data (Excel & Access);
• Linking to external files;
• Thematic mapping;
• Printing & using Layouts.

Course descriptions: Introduction to MapInfo Professional (Version 9.5.1) or (Version 10.5).

The course is aimed at new users or those who wish to refresh their skills, so there are no prerequisite skills required to attend this course.

Customers who attend this course may also benefit from Advanced MapInfo Professional training, Vertical Mapper and FME training.

Next steps

View the training schedule or, if you know which course dates you would like to reserve, book online now to guarantee your place.

Should you wish to discuss your training requirements, please contact our Training Co-ordinator, Craig Dean, on 01527 556920 or email training@dottedeyes.com.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Association for Geographic Information (AGI) and contributes towards achieving Chartered Geographer status. Delegates who attend are eligible to receive 6 CPD points towards their Continual Professional Development. Visit the AGI website or the Royal Geographical Society website for more information about the Chartered Geographer scheme.

What our delegates say...

"Enjoyed the day - very practical and the pacing was good. Fascinating tool that I knew nothing about, but can see how it is instantly applicable to both my own and other businesses."

Lee Madden, Business Analyst, Barclays

Autumn 2009