ArcGIS Pro Essentials (Virtual) Online
Are you interested in exploring the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)? Join us for a free, hands-on workshop designed for new learners and those looking to refresh their skills. This two-hour session from U of T’s Map and Data Library will introduce you to ArcGIS Pro, a powerful, industry-standard desktop GIS software, and guide you through the essentials of working with spatial data.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Creating Projects: Organize your work, combining data sources, maps, and tools.
- Adding Data: Work with a variety of spatial and non-spatial datasets from various sources.
- Exploring and Managing Data: Use attribute tables, understand map projections, and perform geoprocessing.
- Symbology and Labeling: Design data-driven cartographic visualizations.
- Resources: How you can access ongoing support from the Map and Data Library, including help finding data and one-on-one consultations.
Along the way, we’ll discuss GIS fundamentals and workflows to help you understand how spatial data can support your research. There will be time for Q&A, so bring your questions!
- Audience: U of T students and researchers.
- Prerequisites: None - this workshop is beginner-friendly. If you already have experience with ArcGIS Pro, you may wish to jump ahead to our Spatial Analysis or Python sessions.
- Important Requirement: You must join the session from a computer with ArcGIS Pro installed in order to follow along with the technical segment. More information here: https://mdl.library.utoronto.ca/technology/tutorials/downloading-installing-and-licensing-arcgis-pro
- Instructor: Cole White, GIS Analyst
- Location: Virtual, on Zoom
Don’t miss this opportunity to build valuable technical skills and take your first steps with ArcGIS Pro. We'll look forward to seeing you there!
MDL is committed to making our workshops accessible to everyone. If you'd like to discuss how we can best meet any accessibility needs you may have and help you get the most out of this workshop, please contact Cole White (cole.white@utoronto.ca).
- Date:
- Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Audience:
- Faculty Graduate Students Staff Undergraduate Students
- Categories:
- Data & Statistics Digital Tools Maps & GIS Workshop
Cole is the GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Analyst at U of T's Map and Data Library, and a graduate of the Centre of Geographic Sciences in Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia. They offer expertise in advanced spatial analysis, Esri and open-source software, coding, cartographic design, and web mapping.
A few interesting projects Cole has worked on include:
• Performing spatial analysis to support sustainable economic empowerment for global communities
• Developing interactive, educational web maps to promote ecologically sound home gardening practices
• Designing creative, experimental map graphics to be used in collaborative published art projects
• Using deep learning to analyze historical maps
At U of T, Cole facilitates workshops, develops instructional materials, and provides technical consultations for anyone interested in GIS. Cole loves helping others learn and is dedicated to connecting learners of all varieties with skills and resources to make the best use of geospatial technology in their work. Feel free to get in contact at cole.white@utoronto.ca
