15 Top Tech Skills in Demand in 2020

2020 isn’t far away. As a professional, you might be focusing on the changes happening in your workplace and how to mold yourself into these tech skills.

We are concerned about the fact that the IT field is a dynamic one with so much happening day today. So software engineers should stay updated with these emerging tech skills.

Let’s have a look at some of the top tech skills that will be in demand in 2020.

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1. Machine Learning –Subset of AI. Scientific study of algorithms and statistics models.

2. Data Visualization– Graphic representation of data using statistical graphics plots etc.

3. UI/UX Design– Designing of user interfaces for machines and software

4. Cyber Security– Protection of computer system from theft or damage of software, hardware etc

5. Cloud Computing – It is the on demand availability of computer system resources.

6. Artificial Intelligence–  Intelligence demonstrated by machines

7. Data Science– Data Science is the same concept as data mining and big data.

8. Digital Marketing(SEO/SEM Marketing)– Marketing of products in internet.

9. Mobile Application Development– Process of developing mobile apps for various purposes

10. Software Testing– Process of testing a software app with the intent of finding bugs.

11. Business Analysis– Study of identifying business needs and determining solutions to business problems

12. Natural Language Processing– Interaction between computer and human languages

13. Industrial Design– Designing products for a larger audience

14. Extended Reality(AR and VR)– real and virtual environments created by computer graphics.

15. Blockchain-transaction database based on Bit coin database

1. Machine Learning

Machine learning is one of the exciting technology that one would have ever come across. It is one of the most profitable and innovative skills you can learn.

IT firms have already started depending on and adapting solutions based on ML models. There are numerous use cases of machine learning, such as from voice-enabled assistants to chatbots. The companies using artificial intelligence and machine learning will be on the top-notch tech firms in the 2020s.

Machine learning can be applied to diverse industry including finance, education, health care, agriculture, etc.  Those IT experts who started educating in AI and ML themselves are sure to earn top salaries in 2020.

2. Data Visualization

An approach to foreground key data by placing it in a visual context. The importance of data science and importing of cloud computing are increasing at a random pace, it will result in the rise of demand for data visualization in the 2020s. Data visualization acts as a bridge between technical and non-technical persons and it helps in the transformation of information to collected by analysts into visual form.

3. UI/UX Design

In this digital era, the demand for UI/UX designers is also increasing. Most of the good companies are searching for professionals with best user interface (UI)or User experience (UX) experienced specialists. Candidates possessing good creative skills are hired by top companies because the design aspect of software applications is a major concern these days.

4. Cyber Security

Data breaching is one of the unpleasant things a company can ever witness. Most of the companies collect customers’ sensitive data and keeping their network a secured one is beneficial. Data breaching can affect a company both financially and branding perspective. So considering these scenarios, cybersecurity will be one of the demanding skills in the 2020s.

5. Cloud Computing

Cloud computing has become prominent in recent years. Using any internet service relies on cloud computing.

As most of the companies rely on internet-enabled, connected devices, the demand for cloud computing jobs are also increasing. The scope for these tech skills is sure to increase in the 2020s.

6. Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is on the rise and its usage is also rapidly increasing. AI refers to the ability of machines to work and react like humans. This makes computers intelligent with the capacity to think, problem-solving, voice recognition, learning, planning, correct self, etc. In recent years AI is mostly used in voice recognition and chatbots.

The impact of artificial intelligence in the field of education, health, public utilities are sure to increase in the coming years.

7. Data Science

Data Science is a multidisciplinary field which blends various tools including scientific methods, algorithms, processes, and system to get data.  A data scientist will look and analyze data from many angles, sometimes with angles not known earlier. So data science is used for making predictions and decisions with the help of predictive and prescriptive analytics and machine learning.

8. Digital Marketing(SEO/SEM Marketing)

Digital Marketing refers to the marketing of products and brands on the internet using digital technologies. Marketing is done to reach customers via various online media platforms. The ultimate goal of a digital marketer is to display its products in sites with heavy traffic so as to reach many customers. It uses banners or display advertising to attract the audience to lead to sales.

The demand for a digital marketer is increasing and also the take-home pay of a digital advertising professional will also increase bt 2020s.

9. Mobile Application Development

Yet another in-demand skill. Since mobile apps are booming these days and everything has an app today. We all depend on different apps are our various purposes.

Diverse apps are being used in the fields of delivery, health, gaming, insurance, etc. These apps are available on iOS and web platforms. In this scenario, the demand for mobile app developers has also increased.

10. Software Testing

Every software needs frequent testing to keep it updated in terms of quality and function. Basically, software testing helps to identify how much software meets its user needs. It also helps to detect and fix security defects.

The demand for a software tester is increasing, the salaries vary from company to company though a rise in earning depends on the experience level.

11. Business Analysis

Business analysis is the discipline of identifying business needs and developing adequate solutions to business problems. Business analysts often deal with giving valuable organizational changes for stakeholders.

All changes including strategy, system, etc are identified by a business analyst.

Studies show that the rise in demand for business analysts will increase by 2020s.

12. Natural Language Processing

Natural Language Processing is the technology used to make computers understand the natural language of humans. NLP integrates artificial intelligence, computer science, and information engineering.

In NLP, codes are being carried to the computers to understand human expressions. These systems are able to understand its user intents. So, it ultimately aims computers to read, decipher, understand and make sense of human languages in a valuable and beneficial manner.

13. Industrial Design

Industrial design refers to product designs that target a large audience. These mainly focus on functionality, appearance, manufacturability, etc.

All the products that we use every day are a result of the design process during which many opinions are put forward by an industrial designer. Industrial designer mainly stresses on improving the lives of people through well-executed design.

14. Extended Reality(AR and VR)

Extended Reality (XR) is the collaboration of both virtual reality and augmented reality. This has become common in use not just for entertainment but is widely used in the fields of education, health, manufacturing, advertisement, etc.

Most of the industries have already adopted XR technology. So in 2020s XR technicians will be in high demand for sure.

15. Blockchain

This is an undeniably ingenious invention.

Originally it was devised for the digital currency Bitcoin but today technology is finding potentials for blockchain-like storage, crowdfunding, identity management, peer to peer payments, digital voting, etc.

Some of the blockchain skills include Python, Java, Javascript, Solidity, C++ etc.

To wrap up

It’s time for a tech change. Here we have discussed some of the emerging tech skills in demand. These skills highlight the rising trend, its influence, and the progress of a digital era.

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So invest your time and money wisely in learning the most adequate skills best suited for you.