Tech and IT skills are currently among the most sought-after skills on the labor market. The Bitkom Institute has determined that 137,000 IT positions will remain unfilled in 2022. Companies are desperately looking for IT specialists. That's why more and more companies are willing to give lateral hires a well-paid permanent position. In the following, we will use the term IT skills. However, this is not intended to exclude tech in this article.
There are now so many different areas in IT and the industry is developing so rapidly that it's easy to lose track of which IT skills are most worthwhile. That's why we're giving you an overview of five IT skills in this article that can be learned easily and can give you a quick insight into the tech industry.
Python
The Python programming language is an IT skill that is both beginner-friendly and versatile. Since Python has a fairly simple syntax, it is one of the best programming languages to learn. At the same time, Python has many different application areas that allow Python programmers to work in many different fields.
For example, Python can be used to automate many repetitive tasks. In addition, Python is very popular in the field of data science and is often used for machine learning projects. Python is also very popular in backend web development , app development and game development. Instagram and Spotify, for example, were also programmed with Python.
Since Python is widely used, there are large online communities for Python programmers to search for solutions to common problems. Additionally, there are many proven frameworks like Django or Flask that will make your programming easier.
If you would like to learn more about how you can learn Python in the shortest possible time and make the lateral entry, feel free to visit our PythonCourse page.
Object-oriented programming
Object-oriented programming, or OOP for short, is a programming approach that facilitates the collaborative development of programs in particular. This programming approach is based on objects to which certain properties have been assigned. Objects here are comparable to concrete objects such as tables or chairs.
Each object has a parent class, which is a kind of template for an object and determines its properties and methods.
Objects of the same class differ in the values assigned to certain properties. This is best illustrated by the example of two different cars. The car in this example would be the class that prescribes the properties color, weight and price.
The first car has the object name car No. 1, the color red, a weight of 1.5 tons and a price of 9,000 euros. The second car has the object name Car No. 2, the color black, a weight of 3.5 tons and a price of 17,000 Euros. Both objects have the same properties, because the properties were prescribed by the Auto class. However, the values of the properties differ for both objects.
Learn more about how you can enhance your IT skills with Object Oriented Programming on our OOP-Course page.
SQL
SQL stands for Structured Query Language and is the most important language for structured data queries and one of the most sought-after IT skills on the current job market. Huge amounts of data now accumulate in all companies. In order to make this data usable, it must be managed in databases. SQL is used in most areas where large amounts of data are generated today.
This is because most modern databases have SQL interfaces. In addition, the syntax of SQL is relatively easy to understand, since the command structure is based on the English colloquial language. SQL makes it possible to query large amounts of data with simple commands.
If you want to learn more about how you can learn and master SQL in just a few weeks, you should take a look at our SQL-Training page throw
Power BI
Being able to analyze business data in real time is more important than ever in the increasingly digital business landscape. That's why it's especially worthwhile to learn Power BI right now.
With Power BI, data can be analyzed in no time and visualized in clear dashboards. Since Power Query is also directly integrated into Power BI, data can be cleaned and transformed before analysis without much effort.
Employees who are proficient in Power BI are extremely useful in all areas of the company. Due to already existing interfaces, Power BI can be seamlessly integrated into most Microsoft tools. Power BI is very easy to learn and can also be extended with many add ons.
If you are interested in learning Power BI, visit our Power BI-Training page and learn more about how you can master Power BI in just one month.
Data and AI skills
As you've already learned, data enables companies to make better business decisions. Therefore, there are numerous benefits to learning the ability to cleanse, analyze, and reason based on data. This IT skill should not be limited to the Development department. Every business department should be able to make decisions based on data.
In particular, the AI-based evaluation of data holds great potential for companies. Machine learning, a subfield of artificial intelligence, can analyze large amounts of data with statistical means and algorithms and extract valuable information from them. Learn now how you can Data Analyst or Data Scientist and get certified through StackFuel.
Conclusion: 2023 is the perfect year to learn tech and IT skills
In this article, you've learned about five IT skills that can help you make a lateral move into an old or new career field. If you are still having trouble deciding which of these skills best suits you and your career plans, you can get free advice from our training team. advise let
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