Top 20 In demand skills for 2023

Among the top 20 most sought-after skills identified in Linked In's Annual In demand skills for 2023 only two (cloud computing and sales) were featured in the previous study conducted by LinkedIn three years ago making it crucial to keep pace with changes

Want some direction on courses to study in the Regional and Rural Digital Skills Program. 

LinkedIn has just released its annual report on the most in-demand skills for 2023 providing insights in the top 10 skills in demand and top 10 hard skills in demand. 

This shows that the skills businesses require are constantly evolving, making it crucial for employers and employees to keep up with these changes. For high school students this list can be valuable in determining career pathways and for business owners this list can identify priority areas for their business.

The report is based on data gathered from LinkedIn job postings and member activity, providing a unique and valuable perspective on the job market’s current and future needs. 

One way to stay competitive is by focusing on the most in-demand skills, which will help businesses ensure they have the talent they need, and that workers can keep their skills current. Regardless of where you are in your career or business journey The Regional and Rural Digital Skills Program has many curated playlists of courses that cover all of the top 20 skills which are all evolving to have greater emphasis on digital literacy.

The Top 10 Skills in demand are: 

1. Management
2. Communication
3. Customer service
4. Leadership
5. Sales
6. Project management
7. Research
8. Analytical skills
9. Marketing
10. Teamwork

The complete list of the top 10 most in-demand skills includes:

1. Management
2. Communication
3. Customer service
4. Leadership
5. Sales
6. Project management
7. Research
8. Analytical skills
9. Marketing
10. Teamwork

LinkedIn’s report provides an additional list of the top 10 in-demand hard skills. Hard skills are those specific to worker’s expertise in carrying out job-specific tasks. These abilities typically involve technical knowledge and specialised capabilities necessary to complete their work.

1. Software development
2. SQL
3. Finance
4. Python
5. Java
6. Data analysis
7. JavaScript
8. Cloud computing
9. Operations
10. Customer relationship management

Sign Up to the FutureSkills4U Regional and Rural Digital Skills Program. 

The FutureSKills4U Rural and Regional Digital Skills program provides FREE access to rural and regional Queenslanders over the age of 12 to the Go 1 Learning Platform.

Here you can choose from thousands of online courses to study at your own pace. You can do as many or as few as you choose, it will be free.

This Queensland Government initiative is part of the Digital Professional Workforce Action Plan, which is working with industry and academia to give Queenslander’s access to digital skills training and the potential for a pathway to a digital career.