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The latest edition of DevSkiller's report "Insights into Skills Management and Assessment" indicates that despite the dynamic development of artificial intelligence, traditional programming languages still dominate employers' preferences in 2024.
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Summary
Java remains the most desired skill in the IT sector in 2024, with 27% of respondents indicating it, according to a report by DevSkiller.
Other top sought-after skills include JavaScript (19%), SQL (8.5%), Python, and .NET/C#.
AI and big data are also popular areas, though not as much as last year's trends suggested.
In 2023, the Agile methodology was the most frequently acquired skill among DevSkiller platform users, accounting for 27% of all training conducted.
In 2024, the leading skill is expected to be knowledge of the Jira platform, indicating a high interest in flexible and adaptive project management methods.
Soft skills such as problem-solving, effective communication, active listening, asking questions, and making data-based decisions are also highly desired in 2024.
Readiness for continuous learning, development, and adaptation in the rapidly changing world of technology is highly valued, along with English language and data analysis skills.
The "DevSkiller 2024: Skills Management and Assessment Insights" report is the sixth edition of the annual study, providing important information for the IT industry and highlighting the continuous evolution in the field of desired skills.
Java and JavaScript at the forefront of IT in 2024
At the top of the list of the most desired skills in the IT sector in 2024, the knowledge of the Java language remains unchanged. As many as 27% of respondents indicated it - according to the latest edition of the report "Insights into Skills Management and Assessment"prepared by the Polish training platform DevSkiller.
The top sought-after skills also include JavaScript (19% indications), SQL (8.5% indications) and Python and NET/C#. A popular area, although not as much as last year's trends would suggest, is also AI and big data.
Agile methodology leads among skills acquired in 2023
In 2023, the Agile methodology emerged as the most frequently acquired skill among DevSkiller platform users - it accounted for 27% of all training conducted. In 2024, this trend will continue - according to the quoted report, the leading skill will be knowledge of the Jira platform. This indicates the consistently high interest of the technology industry in flexible and adaptive project management methods.
Soft skills also ranked high in the ranking of the most desired skills in 2024, which still play a key role in today's job market. These are: problem solving, effective communication, active listening, asking questions or making decisions based on data.
Also highly valued is the readiness for continuous learning, development and adaptation in the rapidly changing world of technology. English language and data analysis were also recognized as key, reflecting their role in the global business environment.
– Our goal at DevSkiller is to use a transparent approach to talent management based on skills to unleash the true potential of organizations and their employees. This report is a key guide for organizations operating in a dynamically developing technological environment, offering valuable tips on effective skills management and talent acquisition - comments Jakub Kubryński, CEO and founder of DevSkiller.
The "DevSkiller 2024: Skills Management and Assessment Insights" report is already the sixth edition of the annual study, which provides important information for the IT industry and points to the continuous evolution in the field of desired skills.
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