There are numerous sites with this or similar information on what are the most in demand skills of 2025.
Some of my recent posts point to courses or information on these areas. Others will require your own research [2]. This list is from True Digital Academy [1].
I made a post a few years ago, with a link to training courses from the Linux Foundation and others [3]. So there are some links that are related to the above list.
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Moving to Move Up: Why and How to Relocate for Work
Moving to Move Up: Why and How to Relocate for Work
Latest Scismic Webinar
In this event we will share tips and strategies to decide whether relocation is right for you, as well as share input from hiring managers on what assistance to expect from hiring companies.
We’ll show you multiple tools to use when considering relocating for work, such as:
-Salary needed to maintain your lifestyle
-Estimating quality of life in a new city
-State to state differences in taxes and benefits
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Disciplinary Procedures
I have now undertaken the disciplinary procedures course with elearning at work.
This course covers the aims of the disciplinary procedure, penalties including investigations, allegations and suspensions, procedures for carrying out hearings, and appeals.
The course covers the following modules:
Disciplinary Procedure and Confidentiality
Investigations, Allegations and Suspensions
Notification Of A Hearing, The Right To Be Accompanied, And Procedure
Penalties, Their Effects, And Appeals
Holding Disciplinary Hearings And A Case Study
Rationale
You may be wondering, why I felt the need to do this course. The answer is simply, accountability. This is 2021
Everyone's invited [6] and a recent Royal College of Nursing Conference [5] both point to a serious issue with Sexual Harassment
In the case of [6] some young people were fobbed off, accused of lying or told it was their fault.
The other courses I have undertaken recently [3].[4] ad [5], all cite disciplinary procedures as a way to eventually and ultimately solve the issue, so knowing the processes complements these courses.
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I attended this on the 17 August, as with previous events, this wss really interesting. Looking at some useful hints on how to strike a good balance and ensuing people look after themselves and others at work. A useful discussion on strategies people can use. I posted a link to the perfectionism video which may be helpful.
Worker mental health is essential and key to being more productive. So another thank you to the Scismic team
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Imposter syndrome with Creative Education
Imposter Syndrome: 5 tips for overcoming it
No matter how many years you spend in the profession, the first day back after a long break can feel terrifying. In this short course, I’ve shared some simple practical ideas to help you feel more confident about returning to school and to help you manage if things don’t go quite to plan.
Completed this on 7th March 2021. Thank you for making another course free for a week. This is great for my own personal & professional development and shows I am serious about finding ways to improve my skills.
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My personal goals for this year are to gain meaningful employment and develop my skills and knowledge further.
Education and CPD
I intend to keep my CPD updated, keep attending courses and keep networking with people so people know who I am and what I am doing. I also intend to keep learning with OpenLearn and other platforms.
Employment
My goal is to find employment that will make use of my current skill set and experience. Even if this is just a few hours to begin with. It should open up further opportunities.
Volunteer work
STEM Ambassador
I hope to be undertaking more assignments as a STEM ambassador.
Code Club
Hopefully this will keep going, keep developing and attracting new attendees.
Tech Jam
Hopefully 2020 will see a boost in numbers. This will also increase the knowledge base available to other attendees.
Torbay Trojans
Football season does not start until about April. I anticipate being back on the side line helping out with the officiating, and the team generally.
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