Online learning platform that partners with universities and organizations to offer courses, certificates, and degrees online, Coursera, in its third annual Job Skills Report, has given an overview of the fastest growing job skills in 2024.
In the state of job skills for 2024, the CEO of Coursera, Jeff Maggioncalda, said in a world that is increasingly reshaped by technology, AI, and globalization, companies must equip individuals with the right skills to promote career success and stay competitive.
He further noted that the Global talent shortages are at a 17-year high, and four out of five employers are struggling to find skilled talent. On top of that, many business leaders worry that recent graduates aren’t adequately prepared for the workforce, a concern intensified by the rapid advancement of AI and the profound ways in which it is impacting how we live, learn, and work.
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Here is an overview of the fastest-growing skills of 2024;
Business Skill Trends For 2024
E-Commerce:
This involves Buying and selling products or services through digital channels.
Media Strategy & Planning:
This skill involves determining the objectives, strategy, and plan for delivering the right content to audiences.
Search Engine Optimization:
Optimize website content for the best possible search engine ranking.
Customer success:
Identifying opportunities and proactively solving problems for customers to ensure their continued success.
Power Bl:
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Audit:
Evaluate and Improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, financial, and governance processes.
Marketing Management:
Promote and advertise a business using different tools and strategies
Customer Relationship Management:
Engage with customers to enhance overall customer experience with a business.
Advertising:
Use advertising to inform and influence your target audience.
People Management:
Build successful teams and optimize talent to improve overall business results
Leadership Skills Trend For 2024
People Management:
Build successful teams and optimize talent to improve overall business results.
Negotiation:
Reach mutually acceptable agreements using techniques like active listening and trading concessions.
Influencing:
Get others to see your point of view using techniques like establishing trust and offering reciprocity.
Employee Relations:
Create and maintain positive relationships with employees to improve employee morale and engagement
People Development:
Realize the value of personnel-from training and evaluation to feedback and incentives
Tech Skill Trends For 2024
System Security:
Secure the networks and resources of your organization.
Linux:
Use the Linux operating system for all devices.
Systems Design:
Define the architecture, product design, modules, Interfaces, and data to satisfy specified requirements.
React (Web Framework):
Create intuitive user interfaces with the React open-source web framework from Meta.
Software Architecture:
Translate software characteristics Into a structured solution that matches business and technical requirements.
Computer Security Incident management:
Create a comprehensive and robust IT security infrastructure.
Django (Web Framework):
Use Dango, a high-level Python web framework that enables rapid development of secure and maintainable websites.
Cyberattacks:
Protect your organization’s people and assets against cybercriminals, from ransomware to denial of service.
Security Software:
Ensure your devices and networks are secure and ready for any challenges, from email security to intrusion detection.
Security Strategy:
Develop a dynamic and proactive cyber security strategy.
In 2024, Coursera notes that skills in emerging technology and human leadership will be equally vital, as the skills landscape is shifting.
It also highlights that the meteoric rise of AI will continue with demand for AI specialists and related skills accelerating alongside it, as Institutions will be looking to capitalize on the promise of greater productivity and increased competitiveness.