In the ever-evolving and dynamic world of Information Technology, the demand for IT skills has also been active, and certain skills remain consistently sought after. However, since the IT industry keeps evolving rapidly, the demand for skills can always change. At London School of Emerging Technology (LSET), our research shows that the 25 in-demand IT skills that are relevant right now are:
- Cloud Computing
Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
Skills: Cloud architecture, deployment, and management. - Cybersecurity
Skills: Ethical hacking, threat analysis, security architecture. - Data Science and Analytics
Tools: Python, R, SQL, Hadoop
Skills: Data analysis, machine learning, predictive modelling. - Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
Skills: Deep learning, natural language processing, neural networks. - DevOps
Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible
Skills: Continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), automation. - Programming Languages
Languages: Python, JavaScript, Java, C#
Skills: Full-stack development, scripting, application development. - Blockchain
Skills: Smart contracts, decentralised applications (DApps), blockchain architecture. - Internet of Things (IoT)
Skills: IoT development, sensor networks, IoT security. - Edge Computing
Skills: Edge analytics, distributed computing. - Quantum Computing
Skills: Quantum programming, quantum algorithms. - Mobile App Development
Platforms: Android, iOS
Skills: Mobile UI/UX, cross-platform development. - UI/UX Design
Skills: User interface design, user experience testing. - Networking
Skills: Network administration, cybersecurity, SDN (Software-Defined Networking). - Big Data
Technologies: Apache Spark, Hadoop, Apache Flink
Skills: Big data analytics, data processing. - Containerisation
Technologies: Docker, Kubernetes
Skills: Container orchestration, microservices. - Virtualisation
Technologies: VMware, Hyper-V
Skills: Virtual machine management, server virtualisation. - Web Development
Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
Skills: Front-end and back-end development. - IT Service Management (ITSM)
Frameworks: ITIL
Skills: Service desk management, IT governance. - Automation Testing
Tools: Selenium, Appium
Skills: Test automation, continuous testing. - Database Management
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
Skills: Database administration, SQL. - Business Intelligence (BI)
Tools: Tableau, Power BI
Skills: Data visualisation, reporting. - Agile and Scrum
Methodologies: Agile, Scrum
Skills: Project management, collaboration. - Soft Skills
Skills: Communication, teamwork, problem-solving. - Container Orchestration
Tools: Kubernetes, Docker Swarm
Skills: Managing and orchestrating containerised applications. - Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Tools: UiPath, Blue Prism
Skills: Process automation, workflow automation.
London School of Emerging Technology helps you to stay updated on industry trends and imparts the necessary technical training to remain competitive in this ever-evolving IT landscape. Moreover, we also help you develop your soft skills, including problem-solving, and how you communicate with clients and colleagues, which will always be an in-demand quality.
