Into the World of Online Mapping

When: 6 November 2025 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: CIT Smitsborg, 5431.0074 BlueGene Nettelbosje 1, Groningen

Into the World of Online Mapping

Discover the power of cloud-based GIS with Into the World of Online Mapping, the second workshop in our three-part ArcGIS series! This course introduces ArcGIS Online, a self-standing, user-friendly platform for creating, sharing, and collaborating with interactive maps and spatial data.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is perfect for researchers and PhD students looking to incorporate web-based GIS into their research. No prior GIS experience is required, as ArcGIS Online is intuitive and beginner-friendly. However, familiarity with GIS concepts or completion of Introduction to ArcGIS (part one in this series) is highly recommended for a smoother learning experience.

Goal

Learn how to use ArcGIS Online to collect, analyze, and visualize spatial data, create interactive web maps, and collaborate effectively in a cloud-based environment. Gain the skills to share your research insights with a broader audience using dynamic, web-based tools.

Part of the ArcGIS Series

This workshop is part two of the ArcGIS series:

1. Introduction to ArcGIS for PhD students – Learn GIS basics with ArcGIS Pro (recommended but not required).
2. Into the World of Online Mapping (this course) – Step into cloud-based GIS with ArcGIS Online.
3. StoryMapping with ArcGIS – Create interactive, narrative-driven maps to tell your research story effectively.

Begin your online mapping journey today and transform how you share your research with the world!

What do you learn?

✅ Navigating ArcGIS Online as a self-standing platform
✅ Importing and managing spatial data in the cloud
✅ Designing and customizing interactive web maps
✅ Collaborative tools for sharing and teamwork
✅ Publishing and maintaining professional-quality online maps

Enrollment and course fee

Attendance is free for UG staff and PhD-students, but registration is required.

More information

This course will be hosted by the Research Support Hub in cooperation with experts from the Geo Service. For more questions on the workshop you can mail geodienst rug.nl.

This course will be held in English.