Do you have digital skills? Soon EVERYBODY will need these skills

According to a study carried out last year by AND Digital, a European digital skills training company, more than 80% of directors admit that a lack of digital skills has a negative impact on their company.

The data also reinforces that the desire of leaders to promote digital transformation in their companies is not always accompanied by changes in the professional profile of employees.

Digital skills refer to skills, knowledge and competencies that enable individuals to effectively use digital technologies and tools. Some digital skills are basic computer literacy, coding and programming, marketing and data analysis.

Luciana Lutaif, director of Accenture's talent and organization practice, said that to build a career in the coming years, you need to have digital skills.

“We see a movement in which companies, universities and schools will have to train people for another type of work, which involves a combination of man and machine”, she said.

Include digital skills in your resume

A Salesforce survey showed that only 28% of workers worldwide are actively involved in learn digital skills, with 76% of them feeling that they do not have the necessary resources to develop these skills.

The tip is: if your employer offers courses or platforms where you can train in digital skills, try to take advantage of these resources.

Adriano Almeida, COO and co-founder of Grupo Alura, a technology education company, said that it is important for professionals to take the lead in developing their digital skills.

“You don't need your employer's support to develop yourself and put your knowledge into practice, but you need to learn something that makes sense in your day-to-day work,” he said.

Examples of digital skills

Basic computer literacy

This includes knowing how to use a computer, surf the internet and use basic software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.

coding and programming

These skills involve the ability to write and understand computer code, which is the language in which software programs are written.

Digital marketing

It includes knowledge of how to use social media, email and other digital platforms to promote products or services.

cyber security

It involves understanding how to protect networks and computer systems from unauthorized access or attack.

Data analysis

This includes the ability to collect, process and analyze data using digital tools and software.

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