Pluralsight Study Finds the Biggest Technical Skills Gaps are in Cybersecurity, Cloud, and Software Development
SALT LAKE CITY, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pluralsight, the technology workforce development company, today released its 2024 Technical Skills Report. This annual survey asked 1,400 executives and IT professionals* how organizations can leverage technology to drive business value in a world where budgets and headcount are decreasing and technology is evolving at a rapid pace. The findings highlight the top areas for upskilling and learning opportunities, the biggest benefits of continuous learning, and the greatest impediments to adopting upskilling programs.
- SALT LAKE CITY, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pluralsight , the technology workforce development company, today released its 2024 Technical Skills Report .
- Executives & IT Professionals Agree: Foundational Technology Skills Are the Most Critical Need
The results were unanimous across markets and career levels: cybersecurity, cloud, and software development, which are considered the most imperative tech skills to learn, are the top areas where skills gaps persist. - This sends a clear message: before prioritizing skills for tech trends, an organization needs solid foundational skills in security, cloud, and software development.
- Notable findings include:
Sixty-five percent of respondents said cybersecurity skills were lacking most within their organizations, followed by cloud (52%) and software development (40%).