In our previous blog post, we looked at how YPRL members can use LinkedIn Learning to prepare for in-demand Business careers. In this post, we will look at LinkedIn Learning’s Learning Paths for four in-demand IT/Tech careers – job areas found to have the most job vacancies and highest skills shortage. Once you are logged into LinkedIn Learning, you can check out the full details of these learning paths suggested below.
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Data Analyst
Data Analysts use and create tools to develop business insights and strategies. This job requires skills in maths (specifically statistics) and communication. This Learning Path consists of 7 courses, totalling 24 hours of tutorials. Topics include the fundamentals of statistics; how to analyse, describe and explain data; and data visualisation.
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/become-a-data-analyst
IT Support / Helpdesk Technician
IT Support technicians maintain and deploy computer hardware and software, as well as manage networking. This Learning Path consists of 13 courses, totalling 30 hours of tutorials. Topics include the basics of mobile, networking and security; IT troubleshooting; Windows and MacOS administration; and information about certification training.
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/become-an-it-support-technician
Network Administrator
Network Administrators manage and maintain an organisation’s computer network. This Learning Path consists of 17 courses, totalling 31 hours of tutorials. Topics are focussed on Cisco networks and include networking fundamentals, routing, IP addressing and protocols, and working with open source software.
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/become-a-network-administrator
Software Developer
Software Developers are involved in web development, software development, and databases. This Learning Path consists of 11 courses, totalling 29 hours of tutorials. Topics include basic skills in HTML, CSS, Python, JavaSCript and Web Security.
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/become-a-software-developer