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GIS and Geospatial Technologies: Tutorials

This guide provides GIS tutorials, data, books, course-specific GIS guides and other geospatial related information that might be of interest.

Get Started with ArcGIS

  • ESRI Training
    Expand your knowledge of geospatial concepts through instructor-led, web courses, MOOCs, training seminars and a number of learning platforms. As a UC San Diego affiliate, you have access to a number of training resources through UC San Diego's license agreement.
  • Learn ArcGIS
    Learn ArcGIS provides hundreds hands-on tutorials and exercises to teach GIS. These activities showcase the unlimited ways GIS can be applied to the big problems of today. Create and explore cloud-based, interactive maps that turn spatial data into vibrant and meaningful information. Learn about deforestation, climate change, urban development, natural disasters, businesses, and so much more. New resources are constantly being added and are for users at various skill levels.
  • Esri Academy
    Technology is changing workplace roles, expectations, and opportunities. We believe learning is an essential strategy for success. Esri training options support GIS practitioners, non-GIS professionals, and anyone who needs to use the ArcGIS platform to support their daily workflows, enhance projects with geographic context, and create information that leads to better decision-making.​​​​
  • Esri MOOC
    These free online courses are for anyone who wants to build new skills, grow professionally, and expand their horizons. Courses range from four to six weeks and are self-paced. Have fun, explore a new topic, get hands-on practice with the latest ArcGIS software, and earn a certificate of completion.
  • Esri Developer resources
    A good resource for ArcGIS developers. This resource provides APIs, Tools, and Location Sevices. 
  • Esri Community
    A global community of Esri users where you can find solutions, share ideas, and collaborate to solve problems with GIS

GIS and Python

ArcGIS StoryMap

Esri StoryMaps combine interactive maps with text, photos, video and sound to create interactive experiences to communicate your story to others. A UCLA ArcGIS Online Organization account is required to create a StoryMap. StoryMaps published to the public can be viewed by anyone.

Hands-on Tutorials

Specific StoryMap Tips

Survey123

Survey123 for ArcGIS is a complete, form-centric solution for creating, sharing and analyzing surveys. Use it to create smart forms with skip logic, defaults, and support for multiple languages. Collect data via web or mobile devices, even when disconnected from the Internet. Analyze results quickly, and upload data securely for further analysis.