We\u2019re living through a transformative period for working practices. Organisations of all kinds have adopted new digital ways of working to keep their staff functioning remotely. But it\u2019s not only WHERE we work \u2013 it\u2019s HOW we work that\u2019s changing.<\/p>\n
A survey by the auditing firm EY has found that almost half of company bosses in 45 countries have decided to accelerate plans for automation and AI. In fact, the World Economic Forum estimates that such technologies could displace 75 million jobs by 2022, and create 133 million new ones \u2013 as companies redefine goals for productivity and collaboration. And make no mistake: technology will be at the heart of the strategy.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a change that will prove wholly irreversible. The genie cannot, and will not, be put back in the bottle.<\/p>\n
This extraordinary acceleration in new digital ways of working is putting pressure on everyone to skill up and avoid widening the digital skills gap<\/a> that already exists in so many businesses.<\/p>\n For nearly everyone, 2020 has seen life turned upside down. One thing we know for sure is the job market will soon look different, as economies look to rebuild and reinvent, many through technology. As we all look ahead and work to prepare for that new reality, this moment could present a unique opportunity for individuals to invest in their own digital skills and gain certified qualifications to improve their employability.<\/p>\n Investing in your digital skills today can open doors to new opportunities either within your current field or possibly in an entirely new one. Enhanced digital skills can help boost your self-confidence, increase your job satisfaction, add more value to your work, and even increase your salary.<\/p>\n Whatever your motivations, courses and certifications are a great way to start. In fact, another report<\/a> by Global Knowledge in 2018 found that gaining qualifications resulted in:<\/p>\n The great acceleration in new digital ways of working \u2013 coupled with the fact that 95% of Fortune 500 companies are using the Microsoft cloud \u2013 means there\u2019s no better place to develop relevant and high-value skills than Microsoft.<\/p>\n The Microsoft Level Up portal<\/a> offers many free courses and digital events to suit almost all learning styles, needs and abilities. The courses are designed to help you learn about and level up on the company\u2019s three core cloud-based products: Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 and\/or Microsoft Dynamics 365.<\/p>\n You can learn at your own pace and work towards certifications that prove you\u2019re up-to-date with today\u2019s in-demand skills for technical, functional consultant and sales roles.<\/p>\n Azure is Microsoft\u2019s industry-leading cloud platform \u2013 used by organisations of all kinds in virtually every country on the planet. Level Up<\/a> offers an array of Azure courses, online events and certifications. The portal helps you quickly find what you need, from getting started with \u2018Learn the Azure Basics<\/a>\u2019 to advanced data science skills with \u2018Learn AI with the AI Business School<\/a>\u2019.<\/p>\n Plus, with Azure Heroes<\/a>, you can get recognised for your contributions in the technical or developer community. If you, or someone you know, is making a positive impact \u2013 submit a nomination<\/a> today and you could be awarded with a unique, blockchain-based \u2018badger\u2019.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to learn more about Microsoft Azure.<\/p>\n Microsoft 365<\/a> is the enterprise productivity cloud that brings together Office 365, Windows 10 Enterprise and Enterprise Mobility and Security. That means world-famous apps that virtually everyone of working age will recognise, and some they may not.<\/p>\n Level Up contains learning paths and certifications to help you boost your skills across the whole spectrum of Microsoft 365 applications. For 2020, the remote working courses are especially relevant: \u2018Manage team collaboration with Microsoft Teams<\/a>\u2019, \u2018Deliver remote desktop and apps from Azure with Windows Virtual Desktop\u2019<\/a> and \u2018Protect enterprise information with Microsoft 365<\/a>\u2019.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to learn more about Microsoft 365.<\/p>\n Dynamics 365<\/a> is a comprehensive suite of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) applications.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re an ERP or CRM professional, the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Talent Portal<\/a> gives you the opportunity to apply for jobs or projects with trusted Microsoft Partners who will help you get trained.<\/p>\n You can also develop new skills within Microsoft technologies through free, official Microsoft online courses and guidance all the way to your first Microsoft certification exam.<\/p>\n\n
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