Anyone who works in tech knows that training is critical. Given the speed at which the tech industry evolves, tech professionals must constantly devote the time and resources to keeping their skills up-to-date. Where are tech pros focusing their training energies?
According to Dice’s latest sentiment analysis of the tech industry, tech professionals are devoting their training time and resources to artificial intelligence (A.I.), cloud, and cybersecurity, along with a host of other skills. Check out the chart:
As you might expect, that aligns with where tech professionals expect to see future growth, which could supercharge the job market in specific segments:
Notwithstanding economic fears and expectations of layoffs, the vast majority of tech professional respondents (82 percent) believe the tech profession will grow over the next five years; moreover, only seven percent of respondents said they have or are considering changing to a non-tech profession or non-tech industry.
For managers and team leaders who want to pull in the best tech talent, you know that salaries and benefits are critical—but offering training and education in cutting-edge skills can also help attract talented technology professionals. Training existing employees in the nuances of A.I. and cloud (for example) could also alleviate some of the pressure to hire expensive specialists.
And for those technology professionals interested in learning some of these critical skills, there are tons of resources available. For example, many online learning portals are upgrading their A.I. and machine learning coursework. If you’re interested in learning about the cloud, you can start by learning as much as possible about the three largest public cloud platforms: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. Sites such as Coursera, Udemy and w3schools can boost specific software development, cybersecurity, and programming skills.
Whatever your interests, keep in mind that you need to keep evolving your skills in order to keep up with the latest changes in tech. The tech industry’s unemployment rate remains historically low, and many specializations are in intense demand—but employers still want you to know your stuff.
