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Hi Learner, Are you looking to launch your career in tech but not sure where to begin? Maximise your marketability by pursuing the in-demand tech skills that will help you get hired this year! |
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![1](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/mail/2019/email/icon-1.png) | Cybersecurity | | With the rise of cyber-attacks and increasing consequences of data breaches, it's critical for companies to keep their network safety up to par, making cybersecurity one of the most in-demand tech skills. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts cybersecurity jobs will grow 37% by 2022 - much faster than most careers. | | | | |
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![2](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/mail/2019/email/icon-2.png) | IT Management | | IT Managers are in charge of maintaining the company's technical infrastructure. With the world going digital, businesses wish to remain competitive and constantly looking to hire someone to manage the IT side of things. | | | | |
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![3](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/mail/2019/email/icon-3.png) | CompTIA Skills | | Employers are in constant lookout for candidates with proven technical skills that CompTIA certifications provide. As one of the IT industry's top trade associations, CompTIA offers a wide range of certifications, from basic, to advanced. | | | | |
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![4](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/mail/2019/email/icon-4.png) | Advanced MS Office Skills | | MS Office Suite is used by 80% of companies worldwide. Having a high level proficiency across various Microsoft Office is essential for a lot of jobs and its pivotal for current employees to advance. | | | | |
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![5](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/mail/2019/email/icon-5.png) | Data Science | | Big Data = Big Opportunity! Businesses across the world are investing time, money, and efforts into advanced analytics and big initiatives to accelerate their business and financial decision-making processes. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the demand for data science skills will drive a 27.9% rise in employment through 2026. | | | | |
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![6](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/mail/2019/email/icon-6.png) | Informations Security | | Businesses around the world are in need of innovative solutions to prevent hackers from stealing critical information from their networks. This has increased the demand for information security professionals in the past few years. | | | | |
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![7](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/mail/2019/email/icon-7.png) | Databases | | The increased data needs of companies is fuelling the demand for database professionals. According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of database administrators is projected to grow 10% by 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. | | | | |
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![8](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/mail/2019/email/icon-8.png) | Machine Learning | | From Siri and Alexa, to chatbots and self-driving cars, machine learning is one of the most exciting fields of the future! Indeed has cited a 344% increase in ML job postings in the past few years! | | | | |
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![9](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/mail/2019/email/icon-9.png) | IT Project Management | | According to a report from the PMI, demand for project managers is growing faster than demand for workers in other occupations. This career path comes with a lot of opportunity for growth and advancement in the industry of your choice. | | | | |
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![10](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/mail/2019/email/icon-10.png) | Programming Languages | | Having a foundation of programming language skills can open doors for you in a lot of different ways. From HTML and CSS, to Python and Java, learn top languages depending on your specific goals. | | | | |
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