Making Maps and Map Series using ArcGIS Pro Layouts

🌟 Map Books Made Easy with ArcGIS Pro Layouts! 🚀

Welcome to the world of GIS mapping where you'll transform your spatial data into stunning maps and map series using ArcGIS Pro. Whether you're a newcomer to ArcGIS Pro or an experienced GIS user looking to refine your skills, this course is designed to guide you through the process of creating professional-looking maps with ease. 📍✨

About the Course: ArcGIS Pro, Esri’s robust desktop GIS application, was introduced in 2015 and has since been updated to versions 2.6 and 2.7. This course is tailored for beginners and those seeking to enhance their ArcGIS Pro layout skills for map creation. It complements the companion course "Exploring Spatial Information using ArcGIS Pro," though a deep dive into topics like spatial data editing and geoprocessing with Python (ArcPy) is saved for other courses.

Why Take This Course?

• Comprehensive: Covering a wide range of ArcGIS Pro features used in map making and series creation from layouts.
• Practical: Based on real-world scenarios gathered from years of experience with ArcGIS Pro and Esri software.
• Step-by-Step: With 41 lectures totalling 7 hours, you'll learn through clear, concise instruction.
• Worldwide Appeal: Suitable for English-speaking students globally.

What You Will Learn: 📚 Data Handling:

• Downloading and using Natural Earth Data.
• Managing ArcGIS Pro projects.

🖨️ Layout Mastery:

• Creating PDF Maps and Map Books.
• Utilizing Layout Frame Galleries and organizing layouts in the Contents Pane with different views.
• Navigating through Layout Pages and Map Frames.
• Working with properties, sizing, positioning, and formatting layout elements.

🎨 Design Techniques:

• Using rulers, guides, and printer margins.
• Formatting text elements, including static and dynamic texts, shields, callouts, graphics, North arrows, and pictures.
• Manipulating and working with layout elements to achieve the desired design.

🛠️ Advanced Features:

• Working with scale bars, legends, legend items, patches, grids, and graticules.
• Formatting grid labels and aligning neatlines, map frames, and legends.
• Utilizing table and chart frames, the Map Frame Ribbon, and properties in the Element Pane.

📑 Documentation:

• Reshaping map frames to non-rectangular shapes.
• Using extent indicators, leaders for overview maps, and importing ArcMap Map Documents.

📖 Series Creation:

• Making simple Map Books for provinces and countries.
• Adding dynamic overview maps, page numbers, and page queries to map series.
• Creating grid index features, strip map indexes, and series, including bookmark map series with page-specific scales and coordinate systems.

Getting Started:

• Requires only a Basic level license of ArcGIS Desktop.
• Aimed at individuals with no prior experience to those seeking to enhance their existing skills.

Prerequisites:

• Familiarity with GIS concepts.
• A copy of ArcGIS Pro installed on your computer.

Join the Community of Mappers! Embark on this journey to become an expert in creating map books and series using ArcGIS Pro Layouts. With a blend of theory and practice, you'll be well-equipped to handle any mapping challenge that comes your way. 🗺️💻

Enroll now and let's bring your maps to life! 🎉