FAQ

10.8.1 will be the final release of ArcMap and is supported until March 01, 2026. Beyond this date, users will still be able to use ArcMap but the product will no longer receive bug fixes or be supported through Esri Technical Support.

Yes, you can import MXD’s, geoprocessing models and database/folder connections. A detailed guide can be found here, and we also written a blog for those looking to move scripts.

A Named User is the default license type that ArcGIS Pro uses. With this, each user provides a unique username and password to authenticate their credentials which are provided through an ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise organisation. More information is available here.

Named Users are the default and recommended approach when using ArcGIS Pro. However, Single Use and Concurrent Use licensing are still available. More information is available here or check out our licensing wizard to identify which licensing type best suits you.

The functionality of ArcCatalog and ArcScene have been integrated within ArcGIS Pro so that everything can be accessed through a single interface. ArcCatalog and ArcScene have the same lifecycle as ArcMap (i.e., support ends in March 2026).

You can review the ArcGIS Pro documentation to see detailed system requirements. You’ll also find the link to a handy tool that performs a system check and generates a report - letting you know if your machine can run ArcGIS Pro or not.

All our public scheduled courses are currently virtual. Instructor-Led Virtual learning is fully live and interactive, delivered in real time over the internet and allows you to take a training course from the convenience of your own desktop. You can find our ArcGIS Pro training courses here

A discount is available for organisations planning their migration. Please use the code MIGRATE10%

ArcGIS Pro is a ribbon-based application and as such, it will initially feel quite different for those familiar with ArcMap. However, nearly all the tools and workflows from ArcMap are available in ArcGIS Pro. This means there will be a slight learning curve with Pro but it shouldn’t take you long to get used to the new interface and workflows.