Introduction to the new available online courses to learn eCognition

1. NEW: eCognition
Online Training
June 2013

2.  Self-study online course “Tools +
Functionality I”
 Training package consists of six courses
Now available

3.  Courses are available 24/7 as self-study
courses at http://www.trimblelms.com
 Designed for Beginners to learn eCognition
 Objectives:
– the user knows the eCognition principles
– is able to set up projects
– and perform a basic image analysis procedure
with eCognition
Now available

4. Course Content
The course explains the eCognition workflow and its important components. You are able
to open an eCognition project and run Rule Set to analyze a sample image.
Course 1: Understanding the workflow
After conducting this course, you are able to create a workspace and load data in a
project. You are also able to handle the different display settings as well as creating
subsets and you understand the so called ‘Layer Alias’ concept.
Course 2: Loading and displaying data
In this course you learn what a Rule Set is and how Rule Sets are structured and
handled, e.g. loaded saved and deleted. You also learn how to add new rules and modify
existing ones.
Course 3: About Rule Set Programming
This recorded webinar gives an introduction to the eCognition Product Suite, its
principles and the general workflow. Examples of image analysis with eCognition are
demonstrated.
General Introduction

5. Course Content
Course 4 is all about objects. You get background information on segmentation
algorithms and learn how to apply them to images and how to combine such algorithms.
Course 4: Creating Objects
This course shows how to assign objects to classes. You will know how to define rules and
how to apply a classification. You also get an outlook on advanced classification
techniques.
Course 5: Knowledge-based classification
You learn how to prepare a classification for export and how to perform the export itself.
The course shows how to export statistics, vector layers and screenshots.
Course 6: Export

6.  Courses are available 24/7 as self-study
courses
 Every course contains
– A recorded webinar
– Theory and background information
– Detailed hands-on exercises
– A Quiz, when passing with 80% score, you receive
a certificate
Format and Duration

7.  Join the eCognition Community to discuss
training content and get help
 Estimated duration altogether: 8 hours
Format and Duration

8.  The courses are hosted in the „Trimble
Learning Center‟ http://www.trimblelms.com
How to register

9.  For questions, please write to
imaging_training@trimble.com
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