You can prove your career in 2023 by learning new skills.
We’ve all had some issues with work over the past three years and that’s why it’s important to take steps to ensure you’ll still be able to work in the years to come.
Future-proofing your career means acquiring the skills employers want in organizations today and in the future and that includes specific digital skills. Every industry has been affected by digitization and there will be no career path that does not require some digital skills.
Matriculates patiently await their results, while countless job seekers want to accelerate their careers and thousands of unemployed youths are desperate to find new ways to improve their skills. The good news is that new and promising developments are happening in technology and the digital economy, creating more career opportunities than ever before.
“The only way to enter a profitable and promising career in the information, communication and technology (ICT) sector is to learn the skills that are most sought after by the technology companies that are leading the digitization of the global economy,” said Divesh Sooka, general. manager at ALX, a technology training provider and division of global youth skills firm Africa Leadership Group (ALG), said.
He pointed out that the demand is increasing in areas of skills, such as software engineering, data science and analysis, as well as cloud computing and said that the faster young people can access quality training, the faster they can get a job and ensure that the economy grows in Africa, such as South Africa, can compete in the global market for ICT.
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“Specific and focused skills that bridge the gap between university and apprenticeships are critical and much needed. Intensive and rigorous courses, for example, do not require previous experience and focus on practical results rather than just theoretical understanding, giving young people access to Silicon Valley’s standard world-class courses .
Digital skills can help create opportunities for you in a variety of industries, provide employment opportunities and equip young people with essential skills for the digital workplace of the future, while providing a lasting solution to the global tech talent shortage.
Sooka says matriculants and mid-career professionals should consider these five careers in the digital space:
Software engineering
Here you learn to create and manipulate the building blocks that make up the digital platforms used to operate computers, mobile devices and other technologies.
These skills are fundamental to designing and operating the software that powers everything from video games and mobile apps to flight systems and missions to the moon.
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Data analysis
Data analysis is the processing of information in a way that helps organizations solve complex problems in their systems and operations. Data analysis is one of the most sought-after skills in the global job market.
Data science
Like data analysis, data science is about processing information to solve problems in complex systems, such as running a business or organization.
Data science investigates the systems and platforms created to aid data analysis, including the mathematical processes involved in data analysis. These skills give you a pipeline to a great and profitable career.
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AWS Cloud Practitioner
Cloud practitioners are technicians who know about cloud computing who help companies use cloud computing platforms according to their specific needs. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the most widely used cloud services in the world. The ever-increasing demand for cloud storage and computing services around the world has made this area a desirable area for skilled professionals, especially cloud practitioners.
Salesforce Administrator
Salesforce administrators solve business problems by defining system requirements and configuring the Salesforce platform for users of the software. These skills teach you how to create the best sales force for the specific company that uses it.
Sooka said global industry players in the digital and technology industries are looking to Africa as a growing hotspot for skilled digital talent.