What Are the Top 5 Skills Needed in IT in 2024?
In light of the global IT talent shortage, training providers and professional associations have a prime opportunity to align with evolving trends and integrate essential skills for IT professionals. This factsheet will look at the five most in-demand skills in information technology (IT) roles, supported by exclusive data from Faethm by Pearson.
Credly Team
Navigating the Shifting Landscape of IT
The Rise of AI
The Need for Soft Skills
Evolving Cybersecurity Threats
The Top 5 Most Demanded Skills in IT Roles
Problem-Solving
Communication Skills
Troubleshooting
Verbal Communication Skills
Leadership
Our research shows that the top 5 most demanded skills in IT roles are all soft skills. This is consistent with a recent study by Pearson, which emphasizes that although technical proficiency is still highly valued, human-centric skills will be more crucial in the present and near future.
Where technology is rapidly evolving with new software, hardware, and systems, IT professionals require strong problem-solving skills to diagnose, communicate, and effectively resolve these technical changes, contributing to the rise in the need for soft skills.
* Data source: Pearson Labor Market Data
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