CDR Group Training Details

CDR has a dedicated training suite in the heart of the Peak District. Delegates benefit from courses delivered by a Professional Trainer with MapInfo Accreditation. Comprehensive course notes are provided.

Our one and two day courses are extremely popular with a broad range of clients:

"Excellent course, filled in all the gaps in my knowledge of the software and more, well presented course made easy to understand through good instructions, excellent study environment and good teacher" "Very relevant, everything well explained, pleasant working environment, very relaxed and easy to ask questions" "The best course I've been on for interest, presentation of course and fulfilling my expectations. Didn't get bored once, despite having used MapInfo regularly. Definitely be back for the advanced. Thanks."

CDR offers an extensive range of training services — Courses currently available include:

MapInfo Foundation Course Training - 6 AGI CPD Points
The foundation course is designed for people who will be using MapInfo on a day to day basis. The focus of the course is on basic operations, and how to find, and use, the MapInfo tools to carry them out. The course is designed as a series of modules covering different aspects of MapInfo use, and each session will use a worked example for the delegates to follow on their own PCs.    Click here for more details.

MapInfo Advanced Level Training - 7 AGI CPD Points
The advanced course is designed to develop the user’s knowledge of MapInfo beyond the simple definition of the commands. The intention is to aid the student in using MapInfo to develop effective analysis and reporting techniques through hands-on use of the software. The course is aimed specifically at users who will be responsible for the management of a MapInfo installation, and those responsible for interpreting requirements for operations in order to develop applications.   Click here for more details.

MapInfo MapBasic Essentials Training - 7 AGI CPD Points
MapBasic is the MapInfo programming language, providing application designers with control over many aspects of MapInfo functions from file manipulation to geographic analysis and interface design. Through MapBasic it is possible to simplify complex or often repeated tasks, thus reducing the training level required for every-day operators. This course is designed to deliver the essential elements of MapBasic.   Click here for more details.

MapInfo Vertical Mapper Training - 4 AGI CPD Points
MapInfo Vertical Mapper works seamlessly within MapInfo® Professional® to display, manage, and interpret spatial information. It can create 'grids', or continuous surfaces of information by extrapolating any given point data, into contiguous data 'cells'. MapInfo Vertical Mapper has a wide range of powerful tools that enable complex trend analysis and prediction to be performed quickly and easily, making the most of your time and data.   
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This one day course aims to supply delegates with the knowledge and ability to utilise MapInfo Vertical Mapper to its full potential. The course covers the essential aspects of the product including... creating grids, grid tools, interrogation methods, relief shading, colours and legends, 3D grid view, cross sections, viewsheds and point to point visibility.


MapInfo Data Creation Training - 4 AGI CPD Points

The Data Creation course is designed to develop the user's knowledge of MapInfo Professional to encompass the skills and knowledge required for the specific task of data capture. The intention is to give the student the information required to capture geographic data from a variety of sources efficiently, effectively and accurately. The course is aimed specifically at users who will be involved in the capturing, storing and retrieving of data.
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Training Schedule dates:

The course dates below are provided as provisional dates only and are subject to change. Should you require On-site training we will be happy to arrange a suitable date to best meet your needs. Please contact our sales team to book training, or discuss courses.

Booking a Training Course

It is always advisable that you contact us to check the availability of places on your preferred course, before returning the Training Course Enrolment Form.

To book a training course, please use the Training Course Enrolment Form. Simply complete the form and fax it back to us on 01433 621 292.

If you have any questions, or need any more information, please contact the sales team, who will be happy to help you.

Local Accommodation Websites

The following accommodation list is not a recommendation and facilities should be checked with individual establishments at the time of booking.

CDR Open Days

If you would like to see a presentation or demonstration of any of the MapInfo or CDR products, or perhaps discuss a GIS project - why not come along to one of our Open Days at CDR Group. Feel free to visit our offices in the Peak District on the first Friday of every month for a drop-in session to discuss any of your GIS requirements over a cup of tea - with no strings attached. Just give us a call to let us know that you are coming.