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 presentation and instructor was very willing to answer any questions. Staff very friendly and welcoming!" "Enjoyable course, exceeded expectations in terms of everything learnt" "I couldn't be happier, the course exceeded all expectations with a fantastic tutor. I would recommend this course highly and feel that I have been taught to such an excellent level that I am confident to go back to work and use MapInfo immediatley." "Excellent. Keep up the good work."

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.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.
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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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MapInfo v10.0 Migration Training - 4 AGI CPD Points
The release of MapInfo Professional v10.0 has introduced fundamental changes to the interface and Layer Control features of the software. This course has been designed to instruct existing users of MapInfo in the new features. Previous version releases of MapInfo Professional have not really warranted a full day training but it is obvious from our experience and user feedback that this release is worthy of spending time getting to grips with it. The course is aimed specifically at current users who will be upgrading to version 10.
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Open Source Workshop
With cuts being announced seemingly daily at present, many organisations are starting to investigate using Open Source software. But what are the implications of this and will it actually do what your organisation requires? This workshop is aimed at anyone who is interested in using or investigating Open Source or free software for their organisation or department.
The day will start with a discussion the real meaning of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), the real meaning of the licences and the pro's and con's of using FOSS.
The second section will examine in depth what is available in the world of GIS using FOSS, with particular emphasis on web based technologies.
The afternoon will take the form of a code workshop, where delegates can "get their hands dirty" writing some basic OpenLayers applications. Some knowledge of JavaScript is useful here but by no means essential.
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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

To book a training course, please download the Training Course Enrolment Form or click here to fill it in online.

Simply complete the form and email it back to us or fax it on 01433 621 292.

N.B All places are subject to availability.

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

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

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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.

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