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  "description": "Esri Academy (formerly Esri Training) is the official educational division of Esri, the global leader in geographic information system (GIS) software. It provides a comprehensive ecosystem of learning resources, including self-paced web courses, instructor-led classes, and professional technical certifications designed to help users master ArcGIS technology.",
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  "baiScore": 88,
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  "category": "Education & Training",
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  "competitors": [],
  "inboundCompetitors": [
    {
      "slug": "urbanfootprint-academy",
      "name": "UrbanFootprint Academy"
    }
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    "name": "Esri"
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-11T18:01:04.108+00:00",
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    "founded": "1969 (Parent company)",
    "headquarters": "Redlands, California, USA",
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    "target_markets": "GIS professionals, data scientists, urban planners, students, and government agency employees.",
    "employee_count": "Not publicly available",
    "funding_stage": "Not publicly available",
    "subcategory": "Professional Technical Training"
  },
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}