Migrating to ArcGIS Pro

Module 1: Introduction to ArcGIS Pro

• Differences between ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS for Desktop

• Benefits of the modern 64-bit architecture

• Overview of the interface, ribbon, and contextual tabs

• Understanding maps, scenes, layouts, toolboxes, and other project items

• Using panes, views, and catalogue functions

• Understanding the project-based approach

• Configuring ArcGIS Pro settings and the working environment

Module 2: Creating and Managing Projects

• Creating new projects from suitable templates

• Adding maps, scenes, and layouts to a project

• Creating folder, database, server, and portal connections

• Managing the default geodatabase and toolbox

• Finding, organising, and renaming project items

• Using project templates and reusable structures

• Saving, backing up, and distributing projects

Module 3: Migrating ArcMap Documents and Data

• Importing existing MXD documents into ArcGIS Pro

• Reviewing map frames, layers, symbology, and layouts

• Repairing broken data sources and connections

• Transferring existing toolboxes, models, and scripts

• Recognising differences in labelling, display, and geoprocessing

• Identifying unsupported or changed functionality

• Reviewing and documenting migration results

Module 4: Working with Vector Data

• Adding and organising vector layers

• Symbolising point, line, and polygon data

• Using unique values, categories, and graduated representations

• Controlling transparency, scale ranges, and drawing order

• Applying definition queries and display filters

• Reusing symbology from existing maps

• Creating layer files and reusable styles

Module 5: Working with Raster and Image Data

• Adding raster data, aerial imagery, and elevation models

• Using renderers for continuous and categorical rasters

• Adjusting contrast, brightness, and transparency

• Configuring colour ramps and classifications

• Using raster functions for dynamic visualisation

• Displaying image and elevation data together with vector information

• Assessing data quality, resolution, and NoData areas

Module 6: Labelling and Annotation

• Enabling and configuring labels

• Using label classes and expressions

• Adjusting fonts, placement, and visibility

• Applying the Maplex Label Engine in ArcGIS Pro

• Reducing conflicts and overlaps

• Controlling labels by map scale

• Converting labels to annotation when required

Module 7: Creating Professional Layouts

• Creating layouts with suitable page formats

• Adding map frames, titles, legends, scale bars, and north arrows

• Including text, images, charts, and graphic elements

• Aligning and distributing elements precisely

• Using dynamic text and project-specific information

• Combining multiple map frames within a layout

• Creating layout templates for recurring map products

Module 8: Exporting Maps and Layouts

• Preparing maps and layouts for different output media

• Selecting PDF, PNG, JPEG, TIFF, and other formats

• Configuring resolution, colour mode, and transparency

• Considering fonts and embedded content

• Producing georeferenced exports

• Reviewing print and screen outputs

• Saving export settings for recurring tasks

Module 9: Creating and Editing Data

• Creating new feature classes and tables

• Defining geometry type, coordinate system, and attributes

• Creating point, line, and polygon features

• Using feature templates

• Moving, rotating, splitting, and reshaping geometry

• Configuring snapping and editing tools

• Saving, discarding, and reviewing edits

Module 10: Working with Attribute Tables

• Opening, sorting, and filtering tables

• Selecting and editing records

• Adding, deleting, and configuring fields

• Calculating field values

• Joining and relating tables

• Creating statistics and summaries

• Evaluating spatial and tabular information together