IT education and training
Why softer skills are essential for the workforce of the future
Explore the different types of skills that are needed for technology roles, as well as the increasing importance of soft skills, creativity and diverse thought in developing the technology teams of the future.
News : IT education and training
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February 28, 2020
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Long, dark winters contribute to Finland’s advantage in video game development
Finland and Southern California are worlds apart at first glance, but both are leaders in video game development. We find out why.
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February 27, 2020
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Finland launches free AI skills course for EU citizens as presidency parting gift
Finland is making a course in basic artificial intelligence available to citizens of all European Union countries
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February 25, 2020
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Mastercard creates 1,500 tech jobs in Ireland
New roles at tech hub in Dublin will include professionals with expertise in artificial intelligence, cyber security, blockchain and user experience
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February 24, 2020
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Thai university to roll out data protection certification
Thailand’s National Institute of Development Administration is offering a certification programme to get organisations ready for the country’s data protection regime
In Depth : IT education and training
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How to build the perfect tech team despite talent shortages
The technology skills gap is growing worldwide, despite digital skills being as important as ever. So how can IT leaders develop the perfect tech team in the current talent environment? Continue Reading
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From Pixar to GovTech: the inside story of Singapore’s AI whizz
After nearly a decade at Pixar, GovTech’s Chong Jiayi is leading a team of experts to solve hard problems in robotics and artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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Traditional, emerging topics unite in the new CCNA exam
As of Feb. 24, all eyes are on the CCNA 200-301 exam -- Cisco's latest update to the CCNA track. Here's a look at what's on the exam and how it compares to previous CCNA exams. Continue Reading
Blog Posts : IT education and training
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Why creative coding skills are vital for the enterprises of the future
GUEST BLOG: In this contributed blog post, David Parry-Jones, VP EMEA at Twilio, explains why more people need to engage with the coding curriculum to gain coding skills, and why creativity is ... Continue Reading
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The Samsung Digital Discovery Centre has been relaunched at the British Museum
Ten years after it was first introduced, the Samsung Digital Discovery Centre has been relaunched at the British Museum after an update to install new technology and create new digital experiences ... Continue Reading
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Code Club: four perspectives on Code Club and the tech pipeline
I went to a Code Club and polled the children in attendance to find out their opinions on technology careers, and I was surprised by their answers. There is a debate among those in the technology ... Continue Reading
Opinion : IT education and training
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Making apprenticeships do more than just work
Better use of apprentices, and further reform to the apprenticeship levy, will be key to continuing the impressive growth rate of the UK’s digital economy Continue Reading
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A new decade, a new government and a new horizon for UK tech
Brexit is being done, so it’s time for the government to look to the future and place technology at the heart of the economy Continue Reading
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Industry, academia and government are joining forces to drive AI education
Building a diverse, advanced skills base in the UK will support the thriving technology sector and encourage the adoption of artificial intelligence across the broader economy Continue Reading
Videos : IT education and training
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Inside MyRepublic’s digital transformation journey
MyRepublic’s group CIO and chief operating officer talks up the company’s digital transformation journey and how it has overcome challenges that stood in its way
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Amali de Alwis, most influential woman in UK IT 2018 - winner’s speech
Amali de Alwis received the accolade of Most Influential Woman in UK Technology 2018, due to her work as CEO of not-for-profit Code First: Girls
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Diversity in technology 2017: Guy Armitage, CEO, Zealous
In this video from Computer Weekly’s 2017 diversity in technology event, Armitage shares a journey through the mind, types of thought and how businesses have harnessed the power of curating teams to excel in their work.