2020 Workplace Learning Trends
Udemy, a global training and development platform with over 40 million students, analyzed their data to produce key learning trends and skills demand anticipated for 2020.
5 Learning Trends for 2020:
From concept to reality: AI goes mainstream in 2020
Upleveling the human: 2020 is about realizing the full potential of humans and machines
Learning & development teams are starting to tackle reskilling the workforce
Organizations are building a data-driven culture
Countries across the world are upskilling in highly coveted tech skills
5 Learning Predictions in 2020:
Skills mapping will chart the future workforce
Focused Capability Academies will replace ad hoc training
Communities of practice will help keep skills up to date — quickly
The L&D function will radically transform in the next decade
Organizations will build an internal talent marketplace
The following rankings are based on highest consumption data of Udemy users. Not surprisingly, the fastest-growing skills show a shift towards AI and data science skills.
Top 10 tech skills that grew in popularity 2016-2019:
TensorFlow
Chatbot
Microsoft Azure - architecture
OpenCV (computer vision/AI)
Neural networks
LPIC- Linux
Ethereum (blockchain)
Splunk (data)
QGIS (open-source GIS software)
Kotlin
Top 10 most popular tech skills in 2020:
Python
React (web)
Angular
Machine learning
Docker
Django
CompTIA
Amazon AWS
Deep learning
React Native (mobile)
Top 10 fastest-growing soft skills in 2020:
Growth mindset
Creativity
Focus mastery
Innovation
Communication skills
Storytelling
Culture awareness
Critical thinking
Leadership
Emotional intelligence
Source: Udemy