Objectives
Users will be able to use the basic MapInfo product and to introduce map output from their own data.

Content:
Displaying Your Data
Developing Map Window Skills
Developing Browse Skills
Map Window Layer Control
Main Button Pad
Query Menu
Thematic Shading
Geocoding
Tables
Cosmetic Layer
Creating and Editing Objects
Buffering Objects
Combining Objects
Creating Output

Audience
Those users who require a quick start introduction to MapInfo.

Prerequisite
A working knowledge of computers and/or GIS.

Objectives
The user will be able to do a wide range of analytical and map production skills.

Content:
Data/Table Maintenance
MapInfo Data Format Versus Other Data Formats
SQL Queries
Object Manipulation
Overlaying Nodes
Set Target
Redistricting
Editing StreetInfo Maps
Raster Images
Non-Earth Projection Applications

Audience
Those users who have a basic knowledge of MapInfo and wish to improve the quality and productivity of their MapInfo output.

Prerequisite
Introduction to MapInfo or a working knowledge of MapInfo.

Objectives
Advanced skills for specific application within the user's environment.

Content
GIS Implementation Management in the Planning Office
Use of GIS in the Planning Process
School Assignment Areas
Voter/Political Redistricting
Sales/Marketing Analysis
Location Analysis
Retail
Hazardous Waste
Habitat Preservation
Crime Analysis
Public Health Issues
Land Use Planning

Audience
Wide range of professionals integrating desktop mapping as an integral part of their program.

Prerequisite
A thorough knowledge of MapInfo.

Objectives
Provide an overview of the structure syntax and capabilities of the MapBasic programming language.

Content:
Structure of MapBasic Data Type and Format
Using a MapBasic Window Dialogs
Button Pads
Creating a Thematic map
SQL Selects within a Program
Object Analysis
Special MapBasic Procedures:
Handlers
DLLs and DDEs
Debugging
Program Flow and Control

Audience
Users with some needs to produce their own custom applications.

Prerequisite
Some programming experience and a thorough knowledge of MapInfo.

Objectives
The users will learn a logical systematic universal application design process.

Content:
Basic Concepts of Application Building
Flowcharting
Exploring End User Needs
Building and Application
Figuring out sub-routines
User expectations and needs
Creating Menus
Creating Button Pads
What comes next?
Debugging Technique
Use of MapInfo Demo and MapInfo Developer Utility Set

Audience:
Users with MapBasic experience.

Prerequisite:
MapBasic experience.