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Introduction to the Indiana Geospatial Training Academy

The Indiana Geospatial Training Academy (IN-GTA) is a collaborative initiative involving Indiana University, Purdue University, and Valparaiso University. The mission of IN-GTA is to provide accessible, industry-ready geospatial training to professionals primarily based in Indiana.

Program Overview

The Indiana Geospatial Training Academy offers workshops tailored to the state's unique needs, providing participants with the opportunity to enhance their geospatial skills using tools, data, and practices prevalent in Indiana's professional community. The academy is endorsed by the Indiana Geographic Information Council.

Available Workshops

• ArcGIS Fundamentals
  • When: Wednesday, January 7 and Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Eastern each day
  • Cost: $649.00 (temporarily discounted from $950)
  • Location: Indiana University Indianapolis
  • Description: A two-day, hands-on workshop designed for beginners and early-career professionals who want to build a strong foundation in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcGIS Pro.
  • Day 1 Topics:
    • GIS Fundamentals
    • Navigating ArcGIS Pro
    • Creating Maps
    • Data Fundamentals
  • Day 2 Topics:
    • Data Sources
    • Working with Tables
    • The Power of Selection
    • Beyond the Fundamentals
    • Class Project
    • Wrap-Up

Upcoming Workshops

• Introduction to ArcGIS Online
• Intermediate ArcGIS Pro
• The Power of Raster Data in ArcGIS Pro
• Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS Pro
• ArcGIS Pro 3D Tools and Strategies
• Beyond the Software, The Evolving Role of the GIS Professional
• Beyond Software The GIS in an IT World
• Beyond Software Leveraging AI for GIS Workflows
• Effective Map Design: Turning Data into Insight
• Objectives of Indiana Data Harvest, Resources, and Opportunities
• Hands-on Skill Building for Indiana Data Harvest
• Data Design Quality and Considerations
• Introduction to Remotely Sensed Data and Drone Technology
• Applications of Drone Technology
• Introduction to Lidar
• Introduction to GIS Programming
• Application Development Fundamentals
• Python Fundamentals
• Geospatial Applications Development Using Python

About Our Instructors

• Jinha Jung, Purdue University: Associate Professor in the School of Civil and Construction Engineering, specializing in Computational Science & Engineering.
• Bharath Ganesh Babu, Valparaiso University: Professor and Chair of the Department of Geography, Meteorology, and Environmental Science, with research focusing on the intersections of globalization, environmental change, and geospatial technologies.
• Yuri Kim, Department of Geography, Indiana University: Senior Lecturer focusing on physical geosystems and research methods of geospatial analysis.
• Kevin Mickey, Director of Geoinformatics, The Polis Center: Oversees the management of multiple GIS initiatives, with experience in the design, management, and instruction of introductory through advanced geospatial courses.
• Jon-Paul McCool, Valparaiso University: Geographer and geomorphologist with expertise in GIS and geospatial data analysis, applying advanced spatial modeling, remote sensing, and cartographic techniques to research questions.