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Here’s what you should know about the current skill development trends in the IT industry

Pratyusha Tripathy by Pratyusha Tripathy
November 13, 2021
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The Indian IT industry, which employs millions of people, is quickly growing. The industry currently accounts for 7.7% of the country’s GDP and is predicted to grow to 10% by 2025. And knowing the current skill development trends in the IT industry is crucial for you if you wish to build a career in the field. 

Indian IT firms have always proven their ability to supply both on-shore and off-shore services to global clients. And in the aftermath of the pandemic, emerging technologies have opened up an altogether new set of opportunities for India’s premier IT firms. While rapid technological change is assisting the industry’s growth, it also necessitates the development of new skills if you want to build a career in the industry.

Apart from tech leaders and the government, major EdTech companies like TalentSprint, a National Stock Exchange Company are also offering industry-aligned courses which will help you master in-demand skills and build your career in the industry. Along with the courses, TalentSprint also organizes virtual talks and webinars to keep aspirants updated about the recent skill development trends in the IT industry.  If you wish to know more about a career in the IT industry or if you have any questions regarding this domain, you could write to us at contact@nationalskillsnetwork.in or you can visit https://talentsprint.com/

If you want to work in the IT industry, there’s good news for you: the industry is employing both freshers and experienced professionals at an unprecedented rate. Following nationwide lockdowns, hiring in the industry has been rapid, with a 163 percent increase in June’21 compared to June’20.

In 2021-22, the top three Indian IT giants, TCS, Infosys, and Wipro, will employ around 1.05 lakh people. This hiring has resulted in a substantial change in recruitment, which the tech leaders expect to last for the next few quarters.

Employers are prioritising candidates with the correct skill sets while hiring is expanding to fulfil demand, resulting in a shift in your employability.

A beginner’s guide to the recent technology trends in the IT industry

Gone are the days when an average person with basic programming skills might find suitable jobs in the IT industry. In today’s competitive market, highly qualified engineers are required. To create a career in the industry, you must upskill/ reskill to gain industry-relevant technical and soft skills. To begin your career, you must develop your Deep Tech abilities while also remaining open to emerging trends such as the gig economy.

Here are a few major technology trends that are disrupting the current IT job market. These technologies are the pivotal job creators in today’s IT industry.

AI and Data Science

  • Data Visualisation
  • Predictive Analysis
  • Blockchain/DLT
  • Data Management
  • Data Analytics
  • Data Architecture
  • Data Engineering

Intelligent Automation/Soft Computing

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • RPA
  • Digital Process Automation
  • Virtual Reality
  • User Experience
  • Quality Assurance
  • Mobility
  • DevOps

skill development trendsCyber Security

  • Cyber Security Analytics
  • Privacy Management
  • Risk Analysis
  • Compliance
  • Cyber Security Metrics
  • Penetration Testing
  • Security Audit

Infrastructure

  • Cloud Computing
  • Networking
  • Cloud Storage
  • Server Administration
  • IoT
  • Device Management
  • Virtual Help Desk

Skill development initiatives which aim to ensure your future readiness in the IT industry

Your future in the IT industry is secure, thanks to the industry’s strong expansion. However, in order to maintain a continuous professional progression, you must develop the necessary industrial expertise and strong knowledge regarding the current skill development trends in the IT industry. There are numerous initiatives undertaken by the Indian government as well as big tech companies that will assure your market readiness and assist you in developing all of the necessary skills.

Here are a few such initiatives by some of the leading tech companies and the government of India,

  • SAP India and Microsoft announced the launch of TechSaksham in August 2021, a collaborative skilling programme targeted at encouraging young women (from underserved areas) to pursue professions in technology. As a result of this agreement, 62,000 female students will be trained in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, web design, and digital marketing.
  • Infosys has developed a talent marketplace called FLUID to help their employees reskill and earn a skill tag that can be used to identify expertise in various new-age technologies.
  • IBM is beginning to provide employment skills to 30 million individuals around the world by 2030 to improve access to AI, quantum computing, blockchain, analytics, and cybersecurity, among other fields.
  • Microsoft India partnered with the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) to create the DigiSaksham programme to upskill adolescents from rural and semi-urban areas in digital skills and empower them in the tech-driven economy.
  • National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and WiselyWise have partnered to deliver free and affordable Artificial Intelligence (AI) training in regional languages such as Hindi, Marathi, and others.
  • Future Skills PRIME, a first-of-its-kind initiative by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and NASSCOM. The initiative aims to create an up-skilling/re-skilling ecosystem in 10 emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, IoT, blockchain, 3D printing, AR/VR, cyber security, cloud computing, and so on, to enable IT professionals to continuously improve their skills in line with their aspirations and aptitude.
  • Because AI and robotics are growing technologies in India, the Andhra Pradesh Skill Development Corporation has inked an MoU with the Applied Robotics Control Centre (ARCC), a leading German school, to provide high-end training to 2,400 engineering students.

The panorama of skill requirements is shifting in tandem with technological improvements. The job market will become far more competitive. While all initiatives are unique, your dedication and desire to learn will be the most important factors in understanding current technology trends and staying relevant to current industry requirements. If you aspire to build a career in any one of the cutting edge technologies, then please visit our website to read more about the in-demand skills and job roles.

So, are you prepared for a career in the ever-evolving IT industry?

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