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Three in four IT departments face critical skills gaps
Skillsoft , a global leader in corporate digital learning , has released its annual Global Knowledge IT Skills and Salary Report , exploring the current state of skills gaps , training and development , compensation and job satisfaction in the IT industry .
Based on responses from more than 9,300 IT professionals , the report found that 76 % of IT decision-makers worldwide are facing critical skills gaps in their departments – a 145 % increase since 2016 . While still a significant challenge , this represents the second consecutive year of slight improvement ( 79 % in 2019 , 78 % in 2020 ).
“ Today ’ s digital-first economy has presented significant opportunities for organizations . However , it has also created a dire need for new skills in cloud computing , cybersecurity , AI , DevOps and many other critical tech areas ,” said Michael Yoo , General Manager , Technology and Developer , Skillsoft .
To continue closing the skills gap , understanding the reasons behind it and its impact is critical . As Digital Transformation accelerates , 38 % of IT decision-makers cited the rate of technology change outpacing their existing skills development programmes as the primary driver , followed by difficulty in attracting qualified candidates ( 35 %) and lack of investment in training resources ( 32 %).
OutSystems provides tech skills to underrepresented communities
OutSystems , a global leader in modern application development , has announced new partnerships and programs that accelerate its long-standing commitment to education and building a diverse generation of developers .
With software needs multiplying for companies across all industries and an increasing shortage of developers , OutSystems is expanding its Developer Education Program to close the skills gap in development and technology .
OutSystems has donated software licenses valued at over US $ 10 million – partnering with over 2,300 universities across 40 countries , training over 58,000 students who completed nearly 68,000 online courses that resulted in the creation of more than 9,000 personal environments and close to 6,500 apps built .
In addition , OutSystems built a rapidly growing global community of more than 500,000 developers to foster on-going collaboration and mentorship .
“ A core tenet of our mission to empower every organization to innovate through software is a dedicated focus on expanding the developer ecosystem and creating educational opportunities around the world ,” said Paulo Rosado , CEO and Founder of OutSystems .
“ We ’ re accelerating our education-focused initiatives to support the industry-wide developer shortage , with a specific focus on traditionally under-represented communities . The world will be a better and more equitable place when diversity and development combine . We all have work to do to create a more diverse , inclusive and vibrant developer community .”
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