Top 10 Tech Skills Every Organization Needs
By: Mcanderson Institute Of Technology
Tags: Organization, Skills, Technology, Business

Technology is as old as the first man. It is essentially the sum of techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in the production of goods or services or in the accomplishment of objectives. From man’s beginning till date, there have been diverse, countless tools and methods implemented to make the process of work easier.

Technology, however, is not an end in itself, but a means, or a catalyst if you may, to an end. In the case of businesses, a profitable end.

Technological skills are the techniques, abilities and knowledge learners develop and deploy to perform specific tasks. They are practical and often relate to mechanical and information technology. In other words, they are computer-based.

In today’s information age, to be considered employable one must have a comfortable relationship with technology — emphasis on digital technology. A great deal of technological and technical skills are needed for most jobs in the world today. This means the possession of basic, intermediate or advanced knowledge of tools, tips, hacks that dominate the meld of work and the technology sphere — concisely known as the digitization of work — are a prerequisite for the consideration of an employment opportunity in the 21st Century.

So, here are 10 tech skills every organization, irrespective of its sector, looks out for in order to maximize realization of its objectives:

1. Programming, Web and App Development: Expertise in software development is more of a survival skill in today’s ICT-charged world, not only for the job seeker but for organizations as well. From SMEs to Fortune 500 companies, there is a huge demand for professionals who can transform their digital space through software technologies. In fact, these skills (software development) are listed on a regular basis in the top 10 most in-demand by employers on LinkedIn.

2. Project management: This skill is a must-have for any organization, as it is a vital component of developing products and services promptly and in a cost efficient manner, which is at the heart of every organization.

3. Product design, UI/UX: Considering that companies churn out products and services to a devices driven population, professionals who know how to transfer the experience of their products and services to devices of potential customers are highly sought after, developers and experts in UX and UI are said to be the most sought-after profiles.

4. Microsoft office tools: Solid knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite is a skill in high demand by many organizations as they form the foundation for the digital technology structure of these organizations.

5. Business analytics: This has been said in some quarters to be the hottest skill to have in one’s CV in the 21st Century. Business analysts help businesses convert their data into knowledge by employing analysis techniques to drive business transformation and growth as they understand the trends of the sector.

6. Information security: In our fast-paced digital world, one of the biggest threats to businesses is information breaches. This has a shattering effect on businesses and its consequences are far-reaching: from loss of customer to leaked information, hence the demand for professionals in this field who not only can forestall this crisis, but train the rest of the staff on the best practices.

7. Social media management/Digital marketing: There are two worlds today: the physical world and the virtual world. Organizations that intend to stay relevant will need to have skills to build astounding presence in both; and for the latter, this is where social media management and digital marketing come in. These skills will generate traction, leads and sales for the organization leveraging on social media and other digital channels.

8. Technical support: Due to the large amount of technology organizations work with daily, technical support skills are in major demand in order to provide solutions to hitches or technical challenges that could crop up during work. Technical support staff also provide maintenance services for the gadgets and tech devices of the organization.

9. Data analytics: As digital technology advances, companies are flooded with information, a bulk of which is unnecessary. So, it has become necessary to have professionals with the ability to extract specific, pertinent information from the deluge of data and make sense of them.

10. Graphics, content development: Since the world has gotten much smaller, many thanks to technology, the ability to create digital content to drive sales, convince investors and motivate staff is a genuine need today. Blending it with digital graphics content only makes it more brilliant. So, because we live in an image-absorbed world, most often than not an organization is judged by the quality of its content, text and graphics alike.

Now, which of these do you have basic knowledge of?

Using predictive analysis, it is okay to say that in the coming years even more technical skills will be needed to meet the goals of organizations, because we live in rapidly changing times, so hey, don’t get left behind. Get an in-demand skill today or position your organization to play with the trends.