GISPD.com, David Howes, LLC: Online and In-Person Workshops via Northwest GIS, MAGIP Big Sky GeoCon, and ORURISA GIS In Action

[David Howes]

Hello GIS Professionals,

 

Please find below my current list of workshops, which I'll be conducting online in February and March in association with the Northwest GIS User Group and in person at the MAGIP Big Sky GeoCon (Whitefish, Montana) and ORURISA GIS In Action (Portland, Oregon) conferences in April.

 

• February, March - Northwest GIS Online Workshops
• Introduction to ArcGIS Arcade

• Part 1 - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Pacific Time
• Part 2 - Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Pacific Time
• Description and registration: https://nwgis.org/event-6459184

 

• Introduction to Python Programming

• Part 1 - Thursday, February 19, 2026, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Pacific Time
• Part 2 - Friday, February 20, 2026, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Pacific Time
• Description and registration: https://nwgis.org/event-6459192

 

• Intermediate ArcGIS Arcade

• Part 1 - Monday, February 23, 2026, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Pacific Time
• Part 2 - Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Pacific Time
• Description and registration: https://nwgis.org/event-6459200

 

• Introduction to ArcGIS Data Management Using Python

• Part 1 - Thursday, February 26, 2026, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Pacific Time
• Part 2 - Friday, February 27, 2026, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Pacific Time
• Description and registration: https://nwgis.org/event-6459203

 

• Introduction to JavaScript for ArcGIS Application Development

• Part 1 - Monday, March 2, 2026, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Pacific Time
• Part 2 - Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Pacific Time
• Description and registration: https://nwgis.org/event-6459212

 

• Introduction to ArcGIS Pro Python Tools and Processes Development

• Part 1 - Thursday, March 5, 2026, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Pacific Time
• Part 2 - Friday, March 6, 2026, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Pacific Time
• Description and registration: https://nwgis.org/event-6459218

 

• April  - MAGIP Big Sky GeoCon In-Person Workshops, The Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish, Montana

• Introduction to ArcGIS Data Management Using Python
• Monday, April 13, 2026 - 8:00 am-5:00 pm Mountain Time
• Description: https://www.magip.org/2026BSGCWorkshops#Python
• Registration: https://www.magip.org/bigskygeocon#Registration
• Please note that the prerequisite Introduction to Python Programming workshop is being offered online on February 19^th-20^th via Northwest GIS (see above for details)

 

• Introduction to ArcGIS Arcade
• Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 8:00 am-5:00 pm Mountain Time
• Description: https://www.magip.org/2026BSGCWorkshops#Arcade
• Registration: https://www.magip.org/bigskygeocon#Registration

 

• Intermediate ArcGIS Arcade
• Friday, April 17, 2026 - 8:00 am-5:00 pm Mountain Time
• Description: https://www.magip.org/2026BSGCWorkshops#Arcade2
• Registration: https://www.magip.org/bigskygeocon#Registration

 

• April  - ORURISA GIS In Action In-Person Workshops, Standard Insurance Center, Portland, Oregon
• Introduction to ArcGIS Arcade
• Monday, April 27, 2026 - 8:00 am-5:00 pm Pacific Time
• Description: https://orurisa.org/GIS-in-Action-Workshops
• Registration: https://orurisa.org/GIS-in-action/registration

 

• Intermediate ArcGIS Arcade
• Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - 8:00 am-5:00 pm Pacific Time
• Description: https://orurisa.org/GIS-in-Action-Workshops
• Registration: https://orurisa.org/GIS-in-action/registration

 

Descriptions

Descriptions for all of the workshops can also be found at gispd.com/training. Please pay particular attention to any prerequisite requirements in the descriptions and below.

 

New Workshop

Intermediate ArcGIS Arcade is a new workshop.

 

Approach

The nature of these workshops is as much coaching as it is teaching, in that, rather than working through fixed exercises, attendees seem to prefer to follow along as I give explanations and demos and then spend time practicing what they've learned, helping each other out in the process. This allows for an engaging and flexible approach, with discussion and experimentation greatly enhancing the collective experience.

 

Things to Note

For all workshops, please read the associated details carefully and note the following:

• Prerequisite requirements

As explained in the descriptions:

• The Introduction to ArcGIS Arcade workshop is a prerequisite requirement for the Intermediate ArcGIS Arcade workshop;
• The Introduction to Python Programming workshop is a prerequisite requirement for the Introduction to ArcGIS Data Management Using Python and Introduction to ArcGIS Pro Python Tools and Processes Development workshops;
• There are no prerequisite requirements for the Introduction to JavaScript for ArcGIS Application Development workshop;
• Please get in touch if you would like to discuss a waiver of any prerequisite requirements.
• Setup
• I'll send you setup instructions well before a workshop commences.
• You're welcome to register at any time before a workshop starts. If you have trouble registering at the last minute, please let me know and we'll work it out. Please bear in mind that it’s important that you’ve completed all setup requirements BEFORE a workshop begins.

 

Acknowledgements

I'm most grateful to the Northwest GIS User Group, the Montana Association of Geographic Information Professionals (MAGIP), and Oregon URISA (ORURISA) for supporting the provision of these workshops and I highly encourage you to support these organizations by attending their conferences and becoming a member and an active participant.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions. You can reach me by phone at the number below or by email at in...@gispd.com.

 

Thanks.

 

David

 

 

David A. Howes

Geospatial Information Scientist

David Howes, LLC

PO Box 50614, Bellevue, WA 98015
c: 253-312-3441

dhowes.com

gispd.com