Skills shortage in Technology

We have a shortfall of 300,000 skilled information and communication technology personnel in Europe and things are getting worse. Forecasters are predicting if the shortages are not addressed then it could harm the economy.

Since only 20 % of the European Union's IT workforce is women Viviane Reding The European Union's information society commissioner is determined to try to get women on the IT ladder and change it's geeky image. Check out what she's doing at http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/itgirls/index_en.htm

At The Learning Space we have a special mentoring programme for women in IT to help them in there IT career. Studies have shown that when women receive mentoring they are more likely to reach the top in IT. Check out some of the most successful women in IT at http://www.infoworld.com/slideshow/2007/01/47-why_are_women_e-1.html

When we talk about IT - what are we talking about - fixing computers, dealing with bits and bytes. We're talking about a huge industry which is now determining whether businesses suceed or fail. Maybe you've got that MCSE or A+ and now are wondering how to get to the next stage. ITIL and Prince 2 are two of the most desirable qualifications to have if you want to get that next step on the ladder.

ITIL stands for Information Technology Infrastructure Library.

The Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is a framework of best practice approaches intended to facilitate the delivery of high quality information technology (IT) services.

In short it ensures that the goals for the IT department and the business are one of the same. It also helps to get those managerial or enterprise jobs if you have ITIL on your cv.

Prince 2 is the required qualification for project managers and good project managers are needed for every IT project to ensure sucess.

Put these two qualifications together with a technical qualification such as MCSE and you have a very desirable CV.

Here at the Learning Space we can package all these qualifications together and add courses in communication skills for IT professionals and "How to fast track your career". Why not drop me a line at jeanne@uniti-online.com or visit our websites at www.thelearningspace.co.uk and www.it-career-online.co.uk to find out more.