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Upskilling stories - Page 3

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Udemy launches GenAI features for International Day of AI
Wed, 15th May 2024
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On International Day of AI, Udemy launches GenAI features to boost career growth, with 55% of tech pros seeing GenAI as crucial, per a BCG study.
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Australians favour IT & language skills, Udemy report reveals
Thu, 9th May 2024
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employers
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digital skills
Australians are increasingly turning to online learning platforms such as Udemy to upskill, with a surge in IT certification courses and language learning, according to the Q1 2024 Global Workplace Learning Index.
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High AI wages & gender gap in Australia, reveals Randstad study
Wed, 8th May 2024
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study
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Australia is among the top three countries paying premium wages for AI skills, however, men still dominate with 81% of the workforce, reveals a Randstad study.
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Firms must embrace personalised learning for workforce development
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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partner programmes
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Personalised learning is being recognised as vital for modern workplaces, addressing diverse employee needs and facilitating engagement.
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Aussie businesses lag in AI adoption compared to APAC peers
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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ai
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employment
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ai adoption
Australian businesses are trailing behind Asia-Pacific counterparts in AI adoption, with 33% having no AI usage or plans to implement.
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Secure code starts with a training commitment to development teams
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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it training
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devops
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application security
There’s plenty to learn from the way that finance and eCommerce sectors have defined and adopted secure approaches to software engineering.
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academyEX initiates scholarships scheme for those affected by job loss
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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iam
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leadership
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scholarship
academyEX has launched scholarship schemes for redundant workers, aiming to prepare them for future workplace evolution with self-paced learning programmes.
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NextWork raises $2.3m to upskill displaced workers
Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
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it training
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hyperscale
NextWork, an EdTech startup, offers a unique adaptive platform for quick upskilling, starting with a free AWS Certification course.
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AI skills could boost New Zealand salaries by 30%, says AWS
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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public cloud
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New AWS research suggests that nurturing AI skills could increase salaries by over 30% and boost career growth in New Zealand's workforce.
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Accelerate global growth with an agile HR strategy
Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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Business growth can be optimised by adopting an agile HR approach, enhancing speed and flexibility in response to global market shifts, according to a study and leading companies' practices.
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Public sector prioritises digital experience tech investment
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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riverbed
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productivity
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public sector
Survey reveals 80% of UK public sector leaders plan to accelerate digital adoption, viewing it as a priority over the next five years to boost employee engagement and citizen interaction.
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Deloitte & RMIT Online join forces for climate reporting course
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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risk & compliance
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collaboration
Mandatory climate reporting in July instigates a vital shift, with Deloitte and RMIT Online joining forces to offer a course for finance professionals.
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Bank of England & Code Institute back AI as job creator
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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The Bank of England and Code Institute advocate for artificial intelligence as a catalyst for job generation, urging developers to tap into the soaring demand for AI skills.
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Japanese SMBs see AI benefits but fret over security
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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edutech
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Japanese SMBs express optimism about AI's potential to improve operational efficiency, according to Barracuda Networks.
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Kaspersky study highlights lack of progress in cybersecurity upskilling
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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it training
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investment
Despite investing over $100,000 yearly on upskilling, over 70% of businesses do not see the desired results in their cybersecurity training, reports Kaspersky.
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Southeast Asia sees 85% rise in freelancer registrations
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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cleantech
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sustainability
A new report disclosed a dramatically evolving SEA job market with an 85% increase in freelancer registrations and higher day rates for independent talent.
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AcademyEX celebrates diversity in landmark New Zealand graduation
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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edutech
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e-learning
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learning
New Zealand's academyEX celebrates the graduation of a 100-strong, diverse cohort, endorsing its successful learning model.
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Asia-Pacific businesses set to invest USD $3.4bn in GenAI
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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Generative AI (GenAI) investments in the Asia-Pacific are projected to accelerate at a staggering rate of 140%, the fastest globally, with spending expected to reach USD $3.4 billion across key nations, according to Infosys Knowledge Institute's research.
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AI-driven job evolution prompts workforce adaptation in Australia
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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recruitment
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alteryx
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coding
Alteryx's research reveals an impending AI-driven transformation of labour market roles in Australia, showing a clash between current hiring priorities and necessary skills.
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AI reshapes Singapore's labour market, highlights skills disparity
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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ai
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software development
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collaboration
Alteryx's new research reveals AI's transformative impact on Singapore's labour sector, exposing a mismatch between current hiring practices and skills needed.