Learning Services
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Led by the only Esri Certified Learning Consultants in the UK and Ireland, our expert team delivers practical, best-practice guidance to help you grow faster and achieve more.
Migrate ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro
Save 50% with a private virtual training course for your team
With ArcMap retiring in March 2026, now is the time to migrate your workflows to ArcGIS Pro.
To support your transition, we’re offering our “Migrating from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro” 2-day virtual training course for teams of up to 12 delegates. This hands-on, practical course is designed to help your team make the switch with confidence and start leveraging the full power of ArcGIS Pro.
Learning Credits
Secure your training budget and get the best value by purchasing Learning Credits.
Learning Credit offers a simple, cost-effective way to maximise your training budget. It provides streamlined access to Esri UK & Ireland’s GIS training courses while reducing administrative and budget approval overheads. Plus, your organisation will benefit from 10% to 15% additional training value on the investment you make.
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Browse Upcoming Virtual Courses
All courses are delivered in a live, virtual classroom environment by a member of the Esri UK Learning Services team. This gives you the opportunity to take part in exercises, ask questions and learn new skills.
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Esri UK & Ireland’s virtual courses provide the same high-quality learning, from certified trainers, without the expense of travel.
Rico Santiago,
Deputy Head of Business Development, Ordnance Survey Northern Ireland
Learning Options
Virtual Learning
Instructor-Led fully live and interactive
Onsite Learning
Onsite training at your organisation’s location
One2One Learning
Informal knowledge transfer tailored to your needs
eLearning
Modules based on your workflows and data
Bitesize Learning
Six learning calls with a Certified Instructor
It is such a quick process now to create a web app or map. If colleagues need a crime scene map, we can produce it in ArcGIS Pro very quickly. Esri mapping is a game changer for us.
Inspector Colum Reilly
Technical Bureau, An Garda Síochána
Meet Your Learning Services Team
Learning Services Consultant
Ed Morris
With three decades of experience in the geographic information industry, Ed Morris teaches a broad range of ArcGIS courses. He specialises, in particular, in technical topics that draw on his detailed knowledge of the Python scripting language and image processing techniques.
Over recent years, he has authored a number of standard and bespoke courses ranging from “Using the ArcGIS API for Python” to “Writing Advanced Geoprocessing Scripts for ArcGIS Pro.” Before becoming a full-time trainer, Ed was a consultant in Esri UK’s Professional Services team, having previously worked in the local government sector.
“Customers migrating to ArcGIS Pro from ArcMap are amazed by how simple it is to get up and running. After attending one of our ArcGIS Pro training courses, you can be productive in just 15 minutes!”
Learning Services Consultant
Paul Satchell
A highly experienced trainer, Paul Satchell delivers standard and bespoke courses in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and web application building. He is also certified to perform TAP-accredited Learning Needs Analysis assessments that help organisations and users identify their knowledge gaps and find the most appropriate training resources.
Alongside his role as a trainer, Paul is involved in the Esri UK Building Information Modelling (BIM) and 3D GIS working groups. Prior to joining Esri UK, he worked in the defence, environmental, and higher education sectors, delivering spatial information products and training services.
“We pack a lot into our training courses, so be prepared to be surprised! People don’t realise how much they will cover in a day or two – far more than can possibly be described in the course overview.”
Learning Services Consultant
Alan Sampson
In more than thirty years at Esri UK, Alan Sampson has held a variety of roles and developed a reputation as an expert in geodatabases and data automation. He now shares his long experience in these fields and deep technical knowledge with customers as a trainer, delivering courses on subjects such as ArcGIS Enterprise, data management, mobile working and content sharing.
Alan is also responsible for managing Esri UK’s virtual training environment, which enables customers to participate in hands-on exercises and have a positive experience during training courses.
“As trainers, we present, we demonstrate and then we facilitate activities. It’s very interactive! Expect to get involved in lots of hands-on exercises on a virtual machine, so you can really try out what you are learning and build your experience, with our support.”
Learning Services Consultant
Colin Willers
Colin draws on more than forty years’ experience of using Esri’s GIS technology when delivering his training sessions. He primarily leads introductory courses for people who are newcomers to ArcGIS, but also provides specialist training in the ArcGIS Crime Analyst extension for customers in the police and defence sectors.
Prior to joining the Learning Services team, Colin had a long and successful career as a GIS consultant, advising a wide range of organisations. Brought up in Kenya, he initially worked as a land surveyor and created maps from aerial imagery on projects across Africa and the Middle East.
“A huge amount of effort and enthusiasm goes into the development and delivery of Esri UK and Ireland’s training courses – and I think that really comes across. Most people leave feeling really surprised and inspired by what they can do with ArcGIS.”
Learning Services Consultant
Paul Hickson
Based in Northern Ireland, Paul delivers virtual training from Esri Ireland’s Holywood office in County Down. He has an in-depth knowledge of the ArcGIS system, which was thoroughly put to the test in his previous role as Technical Support Lead for Esri UK.
Prior to that, he worked as a consultant for Esri Ireland, supporting a wide range of public and private sector organisations. He began his career teaching teachers how to use technology in geography lessons and currently coaches a youth Gaelic football team.
“As the ArcGIS system advances, so too do our courses. We are constantly refreshing our training resources and exercises to make sure that our customers gain the up-to-date skills and confidence to use the full extent of the software.”
Learning Services Consultant
Guenter Grimm
Guenter has worked as an ArcGIS trainer for over 20 years, authoring and delivering a wide portfolio of courses. He has particular expertise in delivering ArcGIS Pro training, as well as more specialised courses on tools such as the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, the ArcGIS Network Analyst extension, Sweet for ArcGIS and ArcGIS Experience Builder.
Prior to joining Esri UK, he was a senior training consultant at the SAS Institute. He first used GIS as a biology student and carried out GIS-based research as part of his studies in biogeography at Oxford University.
“Customers make a large investment in GIS software, and they need to know how to use it properly. By taking part in ArcGIS training courses, they can really get the most value out of that investment.”
Learning Services Manager
Kathryn Turvey
Kathryn is responsible for all learning programmes for Esri UK and Ireland’s customers. In this role, she provides advice and guidance on the wide range of standard and bespoke training courses that are available, as well as the free learning resources that customers can access via the Esri Academy.
She has worked for Esri UK for over 15 years, having previously held a variety of other training, sales and customer support roles within the business. She began her career at a large IT reseller, selling hardware and software to the finance industry and public sector.
“ArcGIS software is always being updated with new features and capabilities. It has never been more important to keep your GIS skills up-to-date.”
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