Introduction to MapInfo Professional

Duration: 2 Days

Cost: £500 ex VAT

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

The full course description is available to download. 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 prerequisites

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.

Our new 4 day Fast-track course encompasses this course plus the Advanced MapInfo Professional course, at a reduced rate of £925 ex VAT. See our schedule for dates.

Next steps

A full course description is available for this course. Alternatively, view the course schedule, or download a booking form.

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...

"The Trainer was clear, consise and delivers very well."

"The Trainer continuously ensured no one was left behind."

"A good grounding…I will use more tools than I have before."

Delegates, Introduction to MapInfo Professional, 2007