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2020 Year in review: In-demand skills in latest technologies

Sahitya Karra by Sahitya Karra
December 31, 2020
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Technology is massively disrupting the world by transforming the way we live. In the year 2020, COVID-19 has accelerated the use of new age technologies such as AI/ML, Robotics, Data Science, RPA and IoT among others. From the government there is a huge push for training people in these technologies. There are lots of training partners who are coming forward to provide training on them. Among the Training Partners, one of the most renowned training partners is TalentSprint. They are revolutionizing the skilling and training of students and professionals in the new-age technologies. They have been sharing some crucial technology related updates with us as a part of NSN’s partnership with TalentSprint.

As the year 2020 is coming to an end, we would like all of us to look back at some of the major in-demand skills in the new-age technologies that were in demand and are going to be in-demand in the future as well.

Read more from TalentSprint here – https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/talentsprint/

  1. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) exhorts states to offer courses in new-age skills

MSDE has exhorted the states to offer new-age skills. The aim is to keep in pace with the changing digital technology age towards building ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ by meeting the local demand for a skilled workforce and the local demand for skilled workforce in the State and also to increase the footprints of Indian workers in national and international markets. To begin with, 13 new courses are announced varying from 6 months to two years. Read more…

2. Ministry of MSME leverages the power of AI/ML to strengthen Indian MSMEs

The Ministry of MSME is leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to empower the MSMEs across the country. It has on boarded the latest IT tools of AI/ML for providing assistance and solutions to the issues of MSMEs. The Ministry, in collaboration with Intel, has implemented AI and ML on its robust Single Window System ‘Champions. Read more…

3. Why a career in Data Science is very lucrative?

Data Science, a major disruptive technology, has become one of the most sought after career choices. The versatility of the revolutionary technology has created humongous opportunities for those who have the required skill set. A career in Data Science is regarded as one of the best career choices in the 21st century as the demand for Data Science job roles will surge by 28% through 2020. Read more…

2020 Year in review_ In-demand skills in latest technologies

4. Top 3 technology trends for engineering jobs amid COVID-19 crisis

Employability of engineers is definitely going to change post-COVID since the industry can absorb just about 25000 engineers in a year. Since the focus of the entire job market will be on automation, there are three major technology trends which will be in demand in the coming future. Read more…

5. Will Artificial Intelligence partner or replace Human Intelligence in Healthcare?

While using technology to improve individuals’ health was never new for the Healthcare sector, the unprecedented outbreak of COVID-19 has accelerated technology adoption. The digitalization of Healthcare enables medical professionals and patients to work together. Major disruptive technologies such as AI/ML/Data Science, Robotics and IoT are moving Digital Health to a whole new level. Read more…

6. Why a career in cybersecurity will secure your future?

As per a report, there will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally by 2021. The cybersecurity unemployment rate is 0% and is projected to remain there through 2021 and the worldwide cybersecurity market will reach $170.4 billion in 2022. There has never been a better time to consider a career in cybersecurity. Read more…

7. Will RPA change the face of automation through path-breaking careers?

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is one of the fastest-growing technologies in the world. It is a simple yet powerful business process automation software. RPA professionals are seeing massive career opportunities as the demand for automation is increasing. So, the future is reassuring for those who want to build a career in RPA. Read more…

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