This course was part of a set of courses I have decided to take in order to build the technical skills necessary for my development as a professional. It proved extremely successful in doing so, as it integrated a wide range of topics and applications significantly relevant to the areas of food security, resource management and economics. But the course also surpassed my expectations, as I not only learned the steps to get around ArcGIS, but also found how to manage group projects and gather data individually. Upon completion of the course, I feel ready to embark on GIS analysis on my own.