Introduction to FME (Feature Manipulation Engine)
Duration: 2 Days
Cost: £800 ex VAT
FME is a versatile tool that provides spatial ETL (Extract, Transform & Load) capability for both vector and raster data. With FME, geospatial professionals can manage and integrate vector and raster data with one single solution – and even within the same data transformation session.
This training course provides an Introduction to FME intended for new users of FME or users who wish to refresh their skills and allows you to get the most out of your software investment. Our trainer will guide you through the functionality of FME, offering you help, advice and tips to improve your data translations and transformations along the way. Our training courses can help open up a whole new world of possibilities for you!
Course description
The full course description is available to download. In summary it includes the following sessions:
- Getting started with FME;
- Data Translation Basics – Format to format translations and the Universal Translator;
- Data Inspection – Effectively use the Universal Viewer;
- Data Transformation;
- Format Translations;
- Working with Datasets and Feature Types;
- Practical Transformer Use;
- Efficient Workbench Usage;
- Practical FME Use.
Course prerequisites
The course is aimed at new users or those who wish to refresh their skills, so there are no FME prerequisite skills required to attend this course. An understanding of basic GIS principles as well as a fundamental understanding of one or more GIS or CAD software packages would be an advantage.
Customers who attend this course may also benefit from Advanced MapInfo Professional training.
Next steps
A full course description is available for this course. Alternatively, view the course schedule, or download a booking form or review the FME Movie to find out more.
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...
"Good course, plenty of material covered and plenty to take away with me. I feel a lot has been learnt in the 2 days."
Delegate, Introduction to FME, 2007