Guidance required

[PankajLoomba]

Hello Everyone,

I have Master's degree in Geography which I earned almost twenty years ago. I have been working as a High school Teacher, now I am thinking of changing my profession from teacher to GIS analyst.  I have enrolled myself in the basic course of GIS, and also to MOOC Cartography course.

I would like to know that is my decision is right? is it possible to swith career by learning some professional course on GIS, or I have to go for Master's to be more skillful in the field. I am not sure if my master's degree of Geography will help, though I have good understanding of Cartography and  Map Projections. I have natural interest in GIS  as I have been directly and indirectly connected to the related field of GIS.

Please guide

[MichelleMathias · Accepted solution]

@PankajLoomba  Welcome to the Esri Community (GeoNet). You have an interesting case determining whether to switch professions. I am not sure the right answer but hopefully, you will find some helpful resources and members here in the community that might be able to help guide you.  Also, check out these resources:

GIS Career Pathway Guidelines  

GIS career planning: some tips 

Esri Training - GeoNet, The Esri Community

Learn ArcGIS - GeoNet, The Esri Community

Esri Press Books - GeoNet, The Esri Community

Education - GeoNet, The Esri Community

Good luck with your decision and path forward!