Top skills employers need
The Ribit platform aims to reduce the skills gap in Australia and help students understand what employers need. Here is the latest data on the top skills that Ribit employers are looking for, and current skills of students on the Ribit platform. Using this data we have compiled a list of top courses for students to upskill in these areas.
Top skills businesses want:
1. Data Science
2. Software Engineering
3. Digital Marketing
4. Web Development
5. Social Media Marketing
Top skills students have:
1. Software Engineering
2. Web Development
3. Project Management
4. Data Science
5. Financial Reporting & Analysis
*Percentages are based on the total user profiles on the Ribit
platform
Skill-up and get the job you want
Based on the top skills employers are looking for, our team has collated a list of free resources and short courses that enable you to add new skills and take the next step in your career.
Data Science
Learn SAS and land a career. Access free online courses, pursue certifications, prep for exams.
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Access the course to connect your skills to strategies for engaging with data in more meaningful ways.
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Unravel the intricacies of Machine Learning, gain a grasp of the principles and methodologies of this technology.
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Learn the process of identifying a business objective, designing the model to address it, sourcing the data to uncover insights.
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Gain skills and apply analytic tools to analyze data, predict outcomes, and visualize results professionally.
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This introduction to Python will kickstart your learning of Python for data
sciences, as well as programming in general.
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Learn the truth about what Data Science is. Hear from real practitioners telling stories about what it means to work in data science.
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This course introduces you to open source. You'll learn the key concepts, tools, and processes of open source projects.
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Software Engineering
Provided by Udacity, this course teaches you how to select and
implement the ideal software process for your dev project.
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Learn how to translate high-level programming languages into low-level assembly, optimising programs for efficient machine execution.
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Learn all about the different aspects of databases through
Stanford’s discussion forums, video quizzes and interactive
exercises.
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In this IBM course, you'll follow a series of hands-on labs that
demonstrate how to use containers for your applications.
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Digital Marketing
Focusing on four broad themes, this course will increase you knowledge about the diverse and evolving strategies in digital marketing.
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This workbook is designed to describe all major aspects of SEO,
from finding keywords to making your site search engine friendly.
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Learn all about PPC advertising, performance and metrics with
WordStream’s beginners guide to PPC.
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Neil Patel is a marketing guru and industry leader - his blog and
YouTube channel is all there is to know about digital marketing.
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Web Development
Earn a certification in responsive web design, thanks to
FreeCodeCamp.org. All their courses are 100% free.
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This YouTube channel has over 800+ free and easy to follow videos,
to help you become a better web developer.
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Learn how to build a website with HTML, CSS and Javascript; use
developer tools and how to use Git to collaborate from Microsoft
experts.
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Register your interest here to join a 14 week program to become a web developer.
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Other Technology
Gain core skills for threat intelligence, including network security, incident response, and cybersecurity tools.
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On this learning path, gain critical skills in IT support, like technical troubleshooting and issue resolution.
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Project management is the art and science of making things happen. They initiate, plan and execute projects that lead to success.
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Social Media