A free 12-week Desktop ArcGIS course is being offered by Pace University.  It starts on August 29th and ends before Thanksgiving.
The syllabus for the course can be seen here:
http://webpage.pace.edu/MMinnis/GISSyllabus/  There is a FAQ at the bottom of the Syllabus, but you can email me questions.
To enroll in the course, people may go here:
 
There are electronic badges that can be earned (bronze, silver and gold) at milestones along the way.  People who finish the course receive a certificate.
I will be the instructor.
Pace University - Pleasantville, NY
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