Skills for Digital Specialists in the Future
The report Skills for Digital Specialists: An Assessment of the Future Skills Needs of Ireland’s Digital Specialists to 2030 examines the technology skills Irish employers will need in the coming years.
1. More digital jobs are expected
Ireland is expected to need many more digital specialists by 2030. These are people with advanced technology skills who develop, manage and improve digital systems.
What this means for students: Digital careers could offer good employment opportunities.
2. Artificial intelligence (AI) is an important skill
Employers increasingly need people who can develop, understand and use AI systems.
What this means for students: Learn how AI works and how to use it responsibly. Mathematics, computing and problem-solving can help.
3. Cybersecurity is a growing career area
Organisations need specialists to protect computers, networks, personal information and online services from cyberattacks.
What this means for students: Consider cybersecurity if you enjoy solving problems, investigating how systems work and protecting people online.
4. Software engineering remains important
Businesses need people who can design, build, test and maintain software and digital applications.
What this means for students: Try coding or creating a simple website to see whether software development interests you.
5. Data and cloud technology skills are needed
Organisations need specialists who can analyse data and manage information and services stored online using cloud technology.
What this means for students: Mathematics, statistics, logical thinking and computing are useful subjects and skills to develop.
6. Technical skills must be combined with other skills
Digital specialists need to keep learning as technology changes. Communication, teamwork, problem-solving and adapting to new situations are also valuable.
What this means for students: Develop your people skills alongside your technical knowledge. You do not need to know everything about technology before starting a career.
Main message for students: Digital careers extend far beyond programming. AI, cybersecurity, software engineering and data analysis are important areas to explore when choosing subjects, courses and future careers.
Source: Skills for Digital Specialists — Future Skills Ireland
