Avenza Systems (http://www.avenza.com) — producers of MAPublisher cartographic software for Adobe Illustrator and Geographic Imager spatial tools for Adobe Photoshop — has announced the 2011 schedule for its two-day MAPublisher training course.

The class offers in-depth MAPublisher training” that will enable MAPublisher users to maximize their use of MAPublisher and fully exploit its features and power.” MAPublisher training is offered in hands-on computer labs at locations around North America. Training is also available onsite at customers’ locations and online in which case certain aspects of the course will be tailored especially for the specific organization and workflow.

Features of the 2011 round of MAPublisher classes include content on creating interactive data-rich Flash maps, geospatial PDF creation, new thematic mapping funtionality and MAPublisher LabelPro advanced text placement. The cost is US$1,000 per person. Discounts are available for three or more attendees from the same organization and for returning students desiring a refresher or update. Go to the Avenza web site for dates and locations.