Classes Scheduled On Demand - In addition to the regularly scheduled classes, we offer classes that are scheduled on as needs basis. If you are interested in any of the following classes, please contact Clay Pate at 800-353-7392.


Introduction to Real Time Surveying with TDS Survey Pro
Robotic Surveying with Survey Controller
Robotic Surveying with TDS Survey Pro
ArcGIS Basics
ArcGIS Intermediate
High Accuracy GIS with TerraSync
TerraSync with GPS Analyst
GPS Analyst with Tablet PC’s


Introduction to Real Time Surveying with TDS Survey Pro 15 PDH Credits Contact Clay Pate for Information

This two-day course is designed for GPS Total Station users.  It provides hands on experience in the field using the TDS Survey Pro software, with Real-Time supported Trimble GPS receivers.  Topics covered include:

  • Configuring TDS Survey Pro for Real Time Surveying
  • Base Station setup and Rover Setup
  • Localizations
  • Topographic Surveying
  • Stakeout Design Coordinates
  • Analysis using Trimble Geomatics Office

    Length: 2 Days
    Cost: $699 per person
Robotic Surveying with Survey Controller 8 PDH Credits
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This one-day course is designed for Robotic Total Station users utilizing Trimble Survey Controller software.  It provides hands on experience in the field with either the 5600 or S6/VX Robotic Total Stations.  Topics covered include:

  • Configuring Survey Controller for Robotic Surveying
  • Station Setup and Resection
  • Topographic Surveying
  • Stakeout Design Coordiantes
  • Importing and Exporting Data

    Length: 1 Day
    Cost: $449 per person
Robotic Surveying with TDS Survey Pro  8 PDH Credits
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This one-day course is designed for Robotic Total Station users utilizing TDS Survey Pro software.  It provides hands on experience in the field with either the 5600 or S6/VX Robotic Total Stations.  Topics covered include:

  • Configuring TDS Survey Pro for Robotic Surveying
  • Station Setup and Resection
  • Topographic Surveying
  • Stakeout Design Coordiantes
  • Importing and Exporting Data

    Length: 1 Day
    Cost: $449 per person
ArcGIS Basics  15 PDH Credits Contact Clay Pate for Information

This two-day course introduces ArcGIS and provides the foundation for becoming a successful ArcView, ArcEditor, or ArcInfo user.  Participants learn how to use ArcMap, ArcCatalog and ArcToolbox applications to provide a complete GIS solution.  Topics covered include:

  • GIS Fundamentals
  • Create, Edit and Work with Georeferenced spatial data
  • Query data
  • Presentation of Data using Maps and Charts

    Length: 2 Days
    Cost: $699 per person
ArcGIS Intermediate   15 PDH Credits Contact Clay Pate for Information

This two-day course extends what you have learned in ArcGIS Basics with further exploration of ArcMap and ArcCatalog.  This course focus on spatial analysis, automation of spatial and attribute data, editing, and advanced options for cartographic display.  Topics covered include:

  • Advanced Queries
  • Spatial Analysis
  • Manage Geographic Data
  • Perform Geocoding
  • Creating and using Metadata
  • Converting Data from other Formats
  • Editing spatial and Attribute Data

    Length: 2 Days
    Cost: $699 per person
High Accuracy GIS with TerraSync   8 PDH Credits
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In this one-day course you will learn effectively collect and process GPS/GIS data with the TerraSync software and a Trimble Survey Grade receiver utilizing a Real Time Virtual Reference Station (VRS) methods.  Topics covered include:

  • Planning a Project and Creating Data Dictionaries
  • Configuring TerraSync with Trimble Survey Grade Receiver
  • Field Data Collection Exercise
  • Processing and Analyzing Data
  • Exporting Data to a GIS or CAD

    Length: 1 Day
    Cost: $449 per person

TerraSync with GPS Analyst  

15 PDH Credits Contact Clay Pate for Information

This two-day course you will learn how to work with the GPS Analyst extension in ArcCatalog and ArcMap for preparing a Geodatabase to work with the Trimble TerraSync software.  Topics covered include:

  • Overview of GPS Analyst
  • Creating and GPS Enabling Geodatabases
  • Creating Data Dictionaries from GPS Analyst
  • Importing/Exporting data for TerraSync
  • Data Collection Exercises with TerraSync
  • Differential Correction
  • Validating GPS Features

    Length: 2 Days
    Cost: $800 per person
GPS Analyst with Tablet PC’s    15 PDH Credits Contact Clay Pate for Information
   In this two-day class you will learn how to work with the GPS Analyst Extension in ArcCatalog and ArcMap for preparing a Geodatabase to work directly on a Tablet PC connected to a Trimble GPS receiver for creating and/or editing features.  Topics covered include:
  • Overview of GPS Analyst
  • Creating and GPS Enabling Geodatabases
  • Data Collection Exercises with GPS Analyst
  • Differential Correction
  • Validating GPS Features

    Length: 2 Days
    Cost: $800 per person