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IT skills in demand: the six courses employers asked for in a sample survey

Data analysis, cloud basics and cyber security lead the list.

IT skills in demand: the six courses employers asked for in a sample survey
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A fictional survey of 300 employers named analytics, cloud, security, testing, design and support.

Employers said they struggle to find people who can clean and analyse data, run basic cloud services, and spot security risks. Two-thirds said practical projects matter more to them than certificates.

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