UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR | BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
Office of Trust Services | Branch of Geospatial Support
13922 Denver West Parkway, Building 54, Suite 300, Lakewood, CO 80401
geospatial@bia.gov | Help Desk: 877-293-9494 | Fax: 303-231-5229 |
https://www.bia.gov/gis
GEOSPATIAL TRAINING BROCHURE
Bureau of Indian Affairs’ (BIA) Branch of Geospatial Support (BOGS) provides Esri instructor led in person and online geospatial
training for employees of federally recognized tribes and BIA employees within the Office of Trust Services (OTS). Tuition,
equipment, and training materials are provided by Esri & BOGS at no cost to students. Expenses for transportation, hotel
accommodations, and meals are the responsibility of the student’s organization. For 2020, in order to more effectively deliver
more classes across a wider range of topics, training courses will be provided across regional offices and through online
classrooms. Contact the Geospatial Help Desk at 1-877-293-9494 with any questions.
TRAINING AND REGISTRATION POLICIES
REGISTRATION
It is assumed that prior to registration for any BOGS course offerings, prospective student has access to necessary ArcGIS
software (ArcMap 10.6 and/or ArcGIS Pro Desktop) and a My Esri account for e-learning. Tribal Employees can obtain ArcGIS
software by completing and submitting this form to BOGS. BIA employees can obtain ArcGIS software by completing and
submitting this form to BOGS. If a prospective student does not have a My Esri account, obtain one here. BOGS will connect your
My Esri account to BIA’s organization and use it to assign course learning plan and track required course prerequisite completion
progress.
Once a prospective student has necessary software and My Esri account, submit registration form to BOGS indicating which
class student is interested in taking. BOGS will then assign desired courses corresponding e-learning plan to students My Esri
account. All prerequisite e-learning materials for the prospective course must be completed prior to course enrollment. Student
will receive a confirmation email once registration has been received to notify them that it is being processed. If a prospective
student does not receive a processing email within 24 hours, contact the Geospatial Support Help Desk at geospatial@bia.gov
or 1-877-293-9494 to ensure registration form was received. Enrollment confirmations are sent via email approximately four
weeks before the start of a course. Please do not make travel arrangements until you receive your enrollment confirmation. If
BOGS is unable to enroll a prospective student, an email will be sent indicating that the student will remain on the waitlist for
the course. Should a space become available, prospective students will be contacted by the registrar.
Class Registration Process Summary:
- Step 1: Obtain ArcGIS Software and My Esri account
- Step 2: Submit registration form to BOGS for the class you are interested in attending
- Step 3: You will be registered into the e-learning plan for that class
- Learning plans can only be accessed, completed, and tracked via my academy in your My Esri
account
- Step 4: Complete required course prerequisite work in course e-learning plan
- Step 5: Await acceptance and enrollment into course
- If you are accepted into class you can make your travel arrangements
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR | BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
Office of Trust Services | Branch of Geospatial Support
13922 Denver West Parkway, Building 54, Suite 300, Lakewood, CO 80401
geospatial@bia.gov | Help Desk: 877-293-9494 | Fax: 303-231-5229 |
https://www.bia.gov/gis
REGISTRATION PRIORITY
BOGS honors all training requests from employees of federally recognized tribal entities and employees of the BIA. The order in
which the student registrations are received, proximity to the training location, and host constraints will be taken into
consideration. If BOGS is unable to enroll you in your requested course, you will be placed on a waitlist.
BOGS ATTENDANCE POLICY
BOGS Attendance Policy requires at least 80% attendance in order to receive a certificate of completion. A certificate will be
issued for each course completed. If you are absent for more than eight hours during the course without notifying the instructor,
your manager or organization may be contacted per BOGS’s safety protocol.
STUDENT CANCELLATION POLICY
If you are unable to attend a course for which you are registered, the BOGS Registrar must receive your cancellation a minimum
of one week before the start of the course for which you are registered. If the registrar does not receive the required notice of
cancellation, it may result in the denial of your registration for future courses. If you need to cancel a course you are registered
for, please contact the Geospatial Support Help Desk at 877-293-9494 or geospatial@bia.gov.
COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY
In certain situations, it may be necessary for the BIA to cancel a course due to inclement weather, low enrollment, or other
unforeseeable circumstances. In the event of a cancellation, the BIA will make every effort to cancel the course before
enrollment confirmation information is sent.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCHEDULE RELEASES
You can find the current Geospatial Training Schedule and any changes online at https://www.bia.gov/gis
HOSTING TRAINING
Potential may exist in 2021 for training to be hosted at a tribal location. If your organization is interested in hosting training,
please contact the Geospatial Support Help Desk at 877-293-9494 or geospatial@bia.gov to obtain a Request to Host Geospatial
Training form. BOGS will provide all laptops and training materials and will contact you to coordinate the best time and location
that best accommodates your needs.
INSTRUCTOR CREDENTIALS
All instructors have achieved one or more Esri technical certifications as well as CompTIA CTT+ certification.
Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Technical & Entry Level
Positions
Midlevel Career Positions
Experienced Profesional
Positions
In Person Instructor Led Class Name Course Description
Prerequisite Online E-learning Classes to
Complete Before Taking In Person Instructor
Led Class
Number of in Person Instructor Led Class
Offerings from Jan to June
Offering Location Dates
1
Southwest BIA Office,
Albuquerque, NM
Feb 27 - 28, 2020
2
Southwest BIA Office,
Albuquerque, NM
March 18 - 19, 2020
3
Pacific Regional Office, Sacramento,
CA
May 12 - 13, 2020
4
Alaska Regional Office, Ankorage,
AK
June 17 - 18, 2020
Getting Started with ArcGIS Pro: A
Quick Start Guide to Downloading,
Installing, and Licensing ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS Pro Terminology Guide
ArcGIS Pro Basics (1-hour web
course)
Displaying Data in ArcGIS Pro (1-
hour web course)
Querying Data Using ArcGIS Pro (30
minute web course)
ArcGIS Pro Migration Guide
ArcGIS Pro Terminology Guide
Going Pro: ArcGIS Pro Essentials for
ArcMap Users (1-hour video)
Getting Started with ArcGIS Pro (5.5
hour web course)
ArcGIS Apps for the Field: An
Introduction (1-hour video)
Survey 123 for ArcGIS: Author a
Survey on the Web (1-hour web
course)
Field Data Workflows with Collector
for ArcGIS (1-hour video)
2
Rocky Mountain Regional Office,
Billings, MT
June 16 - 17, 2020
Online Instructor Led Class Name Course Description
Prerequisite Online E-learning Classes to
Complete Before Taking Online Instructor
Led Class
Number of Online Instructor Led Class
Offerings from Jan. 1 - June 30, 2020
Offering Location Dates
Getting Started with Data
Management (1.5-hour web course)
Getting Started with the Geodatabase
(3.5-hour web course)
Integrating Data in ArcGIS Pro (1-
hour web course)
Managing Raster Data Using ArcGIS
(2-hour web course)
ArcGIS Pro: Editing Essentials (1-
hour video)
Editing Basics in ArcGIS Pro (2-hour
web course)
Editing 3D Features Using ArcGIS
Pro (1-hour web course)
This course assumes completion of "ArcGIS
Pro: Essential Workflows" or "Migrating
from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro". This course
teaches best practices to create accurate
geographic data and maintain it over time.
You will get ample hands-on practice with a
variety of ArcGIS Pro tools that streamline
the editing process and decrease the
potential for errors when updating your GIS
database.
Creating and Editing Data with
ArcGIS Pro
1
Two
2020 Online Class Course Catalog
2020 Online Course Schedule
2020 Online Classes
Online
This course assumes completion of "ArcGIS Pro:
Essential Workflows" or "Migrating from
ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro". This course takes you on
an in-depth exploration of the geodatabase, the
native data storage format for ArcGIS software.
Best practices to create a geodatabase to
centrally store and efficiently manage your
organization's authoritative geospatial data are
covered. You will develop skills needed to
configure unique geodatabase features that
ensure data integrity and accuracy over time and
a thorough understanding of file and enterprise
geodatabase capabilities.
Managing Geospatial Data in ArcGIS
Field Data Collection and
Management Using ArcGIS
This course assumes completion of Introduction
to GIS Using ArcGIS or equivalent knowledge.
Learn how ArcGIS supports a complete field data
management workflow—from the office to the
field, in the field, and back to the office. You will
learn best practices to configure and deploy
ArcGIS field-productivity apps to meet your data-
collection needs. You will have the opportunity to
use your own iOS or Android device to complete
some course exercises.
1
Two
Online
This course assumes significant ArcMap
experience. If you are brand-new to
ArcGIS Desktop, take "ArcGIS Pro:
Essential Workflows" instead of this
course. With faster tools and integrated 2D
and 3D capabilities, ArcGIS Pro will
streamline your GIS projects. This course
prepares experienced ArcMap users to be
productive right away. Learn essential
ArcGIS Pro terminology and concepts and
how to efficiently complete a variety of
tasks related to mapping, editing, analyzing,
and sharing geospatial data and resources.
Migrating from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro
GIS Proficiency Level
Recomended Position Type Audience
2020 Course Schedule
Two
This course assumes completion of
"Introduction to GIS Using ArcGIS" or
equivalent knowledge. Extend your
foundational GIS knowledge, get
comfortable with the ArcGIS Pro
application, and explore some of the
most common GIS workflows. This
course introduces techniques and
general best practices to map, manage,
analyze, and share data and other GIS
resources. Hands-on exercises will give
you the experience needed to efficiently
work with ArcGIS Pro.
ArcGIS Pro: Essential Workflows
Introduction to GIS
Learn fundamental concepts that
underlie GIS technology and geographic
data. In this course, you will gain
experience using GIS maps to visualize
and explore real-world features; analyze
data to answer questions and create
new information; and share maps, data,
and other resources so they can be
easily accessed throughout your
organization.
Four
2020 Course Catalog
Western Regional Office, Phoenix, AZ
BOGS, Lakewood, CO
Southwest BIA Office,
Albuquerque, NM
Eastern Oklahoma Regional Office,
Muskogee, OK
Navajo Regional Office, Gallup, NM
BRANCH OF GEOSPATIAL SUPPORT
OFFICE OF TRUST SERVICE, BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
13922 DENVER WEST PARKWAY, BUILDING 54, SUITE 300, LAKEWOOD, CO 80401 877.293.9494 https://bia.gov/gis
TRAINING COURSE REGISTRATION
The Branch of Geospatial Support (BOGS) provides geospatial training for employees of federally recognized tribes and to Office of
Trust Services (OTS) supported functions within the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). To register, a registration form must be
completed for each course of interest. Email the completed registration form to geospatial@bia.gov or fax to Attn: Registrar at
303-231-5229. Processing emails are sent within 24 hours. Confirmations are sent via email or fax approximately six weeks before
the start of the course. Please do not make travel arrangements until enrollment confirmation is received.
All applicable fields must be completely filled in or delays in enrollment will occur.
Course Information (one registration form per course)
Course Name (select one):
Course Location:
Course Date:
Student Information (one registration form per student)
Student Name:
Job Title:
Employer (select one):
BIA
Tribal
Email Address:
(the one associated with your My Esri Account)
Tribe or BIA Agency of Employment:
Department:
City, State:
Zip Code:
Telephone:
Current Job Duties (check all that apply)
Drones/UAVs/FAA Remote Sensing TAAMS/PLSS
Environmental Risk Analysis
Web Development
Facilities Mgmt Satellite Analysis Other
Feature Extraction SDE/Server/
GIS Administration
Versioning
GPS
Soil Conservation
Land Mgmt
Statistical Analysis
LiDAR
Surveying/GPS
Current Industry (check all that apply)
Archaeology/Cultural Forestry Real Estate
Business Geospatial Transportation
Climate Change Health Services Utilities
Education IT/Development/
Water Resources
Emergency Mgmt
Admin
Water/Wastewater
Engineering
Natural Resources
Fire
Planning/Zoning
Fish/Wildlife
Police/ 911
Supervisor Approval
Supervisor Name:
Supervisor Telephone:
Supervisor’s Approval Signature (Required):
Date:
Student Confirmation
Prerequisite Policy: It is assumed that prior to registration for any BOGS course offerings, prospective student has access to necessary ArcGIS software (ArcMap
10.6 and/or ArcGIS Pro Desktop) and a My Esri account for e-learning. BOGS will connect your My Esri account to BIA’s organization and use it to assign course
learning plan and track required course prerequisite completion progress. All prerequisite e-learning materials for the prospective course must be completed
prior to course enrollment.
Cancellation and Absence Policy: If you are unable to attend a course for which you are registered, the BOGS Registrar must receive your cancellation a minimum
of one week before the start of the course for which you are registered. If the registrar does not receive the required notice of cancellation, it may result in the
denial of your registration for future courses. If you need to cancel a course you are registered for, please contact the Geospatial Support Help Desk at
geospatial@bia.gov or 877-293-9494. Not attending a course for which you have been accepted may result in the denial of your registration for other courses. If
you are absent for more than eight hours during the course without notifying the instructor, your manager or organization may be contacted per the BOGS’s
safety protocol.
In certain situations, it may be necessary for BOGS to cancel a course due inclement weather, low enrollment, or other unforeseeable circumstances. In the event
of a cancellation, BOGS will make every effort to cancel the course before confirmation information is sent out.
I understand that this training event is subject to the Branch of Geospatial Support's Training Terms and Conditions. Full Terms and Conditions can be found in the
BOGS Training Brochure and schedule at https://www.bia.gov/gis.
Student Signature (Required):
Date:
Please contact the Geospatial Support Help Desk at 877.293.9494 or geospatial@bia.gov for additional help.