Coursera Reveals 2024’s Top 10 In-Demand Tech Skills
Coursera’s Job Skills of 2024 report highlights the top 10 tech skills in high demand this year. Among them, System Security, Linux operating system proficiency, and Systems Design stand out.
Developer skills, including React, software architecture, and Django, are rapidly growing, with over 400,000 new developer jobs expected in the United States by 2031.
The report emphasizes the evolving nature of developer requirements, influenced by AI-augmented tools like Github Copilot.
This surge in developer skills aligns with a global trend, where 73% of employees feel unequipped to learn the digital skills crucial for businesses today, reflecting a shift in non-technical professionals seeking to broaden their skill sets.
The 10 skills are:
System Security is the skill of securing the networks and resources of an organization
Linux, the ability to use the Linux operating system for all devices
System Design, defining the architecture, product design, modules, interfaces, and data to satisfy specified requirements
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React (Web Framework), which is the ability to create intuitive user interfaces with the React open-source web framework from Meta
Software Architecture is the skill of translating software characteristics into a structured solution that matches business and technical requirements
Computer Security Incident Management, which involves creating a comprehensive and robust IT security infrastructure
Django (Web Framework), the use of Django, a high-level Python web framework that enables rapid development of secure and maintainable websites
Cyberattacks, which involve protecting an organization’s people and assets against cybercriminals, from ransomware to denial of service;
Security Software is the skill of ensuring that devices and networks are secure and ready for any challenges, from email security to intrusion detection.
Security Strategy, developing a dynamic and proactive cybersecurity strategy.
Providing a background to the report, the CEO of Coursera, Jeff Maggioncalda, said the report identifies the year’s fastest–growing skills, based on insights from five million enterprise learners affiliated with 3,000 businesses, 3,600 higher education institutions, and governments in over 100 countries.
