Talent gaps in the IT industry are being felt in every sector everywhere. Advancements in technology and the constantly changing needs of consumers mean that businesses need to adapt at record rates. Digital transformation is taking every industry by storm, and no other professional field is feeling this shift more than the IT industry. Companies in every industry are taking on initiatives that expand automation, e-commerce, cloud services, data analytics, and cybersecurity. To carry out these initiatives, they need talent. According to Cyberseek, currently, in the US there are 769,736 job openings in the cybersecurity field alone. How do we wrestle with this drastic growth and profound need? All signs point to skills training and development. Professional development and skills training that leads to certification are the keys to expanding the IT professional workforce. Training centers have the tools to make it happen.
In his latest report, Robert Half paints us a picture of why IT skills training is central to responding to this talent gap. Across the board, employers are increasing salary offers, offering professional development, and promoting from within to attract new candidates and keep their best employees. Job vacancies are outpacing the number of job applicants, creating stiff competition between potential employers and driving up salaries. The following data from the report illustrates this well:
- 79% of tech managers are turning to contract professionals to address skill gaps among permanent staff.
- 72% plan to use more contract workers in the next year.
- 62% of technology managers plan to expand their teams this year.
- 88% of technology managers face challenges in finding skilled professionals.
- More than one-third of tech managers are promoting employees from within to keep top performers challenged and satisfied in their work.
- 58% of tech managers add premiums of 5%-10% to starting salaries for in-demand jobs.
The Hottest IT jobs, according to the report:
Cloud Engineer
Database Developer
DevOps Engineer
Front-end Developer
Help desk, tiers 2 and 3
Network Administrator
Network Security Engineer
Software Developer
Software Engineer
Systems Security Manager
The most in-demand skills and certifications, according to the report:
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
DevOps
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Importance of IT Certification-based Training
It has never been more clear that the skills and training provided by training centers are essential to bolstering the IT workforce and closing the talent gap. Training centers provide an opportunity for employees and teams to build skills, gain certifications, and improve their companies. Training centers that provide IT certification-based training will not only help local businesses but also position themselves for significant growth. This is where 30 Bird has your back. We have everything you need to energize, motivate, and illuminate the students coming to your centers looking to close the talent gap in the IT industry. With 30 Bird you get results. Our materials come to you in various formats, have flexible lab delivery, and can be customized with your branding. We’re committed to being an active partner in helping businesses succeed, training centers reach their full training potential, and ultimately close the significant talent gaps felt by the IT industry. We can’t wait to work with you.
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