Global Knowledge develops new Software Skills Strategy with European Software Skills Alliance
- Date: 25 January, 2021
The IT industry is developing rapidly - sometimes this development is so rapid the people that work with the technology can't keep up. Over 52% of European professionals needs skills training. Global Knowledge is going to help fill these potential skills gaps as part of the European Software Skills Alliance (ESSA). ESSA will use a new software skills strategy accompanied by a learning track amongst other things to tackle these knowledge gaps.
Global Knowledge is part of ESSA with 25 other European partners. The project took off in December and is sponsored by the Eramus+ program. an European subsidy program for education.
In the upcoming four years, ESSA develops an innovative and sustainable strategy with its' partners to fill the knowledge gaps in Europe. A plan to do this has already been made: the Software Skills Strategy.
Software Skills Strategy
In this Software Skills Strategy, ESSA has added Vocational Education and Training (VET) programmes for Europe. The program is aimed at specific job roles with prospects for the future, for example roles in Big Data, Cloud and Artificial Intelligence. The VET program and curriculum are based on the skills needs European employers currently have.
Global Knowledge Business Development Manager Dick Goettsch is involved in the project for Global Knowledge Netherlands and Belgium. He is looking forward to the collaboration. 'A lack of knowledge and skills can be harmful to organizations. With the Software Skills Strategy and included training and certification journey, we are going to help organizations make their employees futureproof.'
Participants will be trained in a training curriculum and they can verify their knowledge by getting a certification once they finish this curriculum. By doing this, they will be better prepared for current and future job roles and challenges.
Keep up with technology's rapid pace
The ESSA has been created because IT training companies notice employers are looking for a shorter education cycle. Employees need to be educated quickly to keep up with the rapid pace technology develops in. After all, the knowledge you gain today, will be old tomorrow. Employees need to be future proof and re-skilled quickly if their job roles disappear or change.
The VET program is viewed as a format that matches the education needs of European employers because of its' flexible learning tracks. With better skilled employees, these organizations can keep innovating and they won't be surpassed by the competition.
Long term strategy
The ESSA collaboration takes up four years in total and is lead by DIGITAL Europe, the representative of the European IT industry. The project is subsidized by the Erasmus+ program.
To make sure the development continues on after this project ends, a long term strategy to improve the Software Skills Strategy is developed. In addition to this, a European Software Skills Community is established. On this platform, expert reviews will be shared, ideas and best practices will be exchanged.
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About Global Knowledge
Global Knowledge is a world leading technology skills training provider, supporting major enterprises and IT professionals with innovative and flexible learning solutions, including authorized content from major technology providers.
Training is delivered in multiple modalities, including digital, virtual and physical classrooms, blended formats, and customized on-site training. Both directly and through a worldwide partner network.
Global Knowledge has its corporate headquarters in Cary, North Carolina, and a network of international offices and training facilities.