Build the capability your IT strategy depends on

The Challenge

Strategy is accelerating faster than execution.

IT leaders are being pushed to scale AI, modernize infrastructure, and deliver measurable business outcomes at an unprecedented pace. Yet across organizations, a consistent gap is emerging between what strategy demands and what teams are equipped to execute.

92%

of IT leaders say that AI success or failure will impact their organization’s competitive position

71%

of IT and HR leaders say finding qualified talent with the right skills is a top challenge

68%

IT leaders say that AI is already reshaping their operations

54%

of CIOs say staff and skills shortages are forcing them to shift focus away from strategic work

This isn’t a technology problem. It’s a skills problem.

the skillswave difference

A better way to build IT capability.

SkillsWave combines technology, curated learning, and workforce intelligence to help organizations build skills faster.

Curated learning network

High-quality programs from trusted providers.

Role-based pathways

Aligned to real labor market skills for real IT roles.

Aligned to business priorities

Mapped to your tools and transformation work.

Measurable impact

Visibility into skill gains and business impacts.

Role-based Skill Development.

Build the right skills for every IT role, where they’re needed most.

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67%

Process Automation Analyst

From current skills to future capability

Current Skills

Business Process Automation

Computer Science

Problem Solving

Project Management

RPA Tools

Testing & QA

Communication

Basic Programming & Scripting

Growth Opportunities

AI-Augmented Automation

Process Mining

Business Analytics

Automation Governance

Risk Mitigation

Responsible AI

System Orchestration

Platform Thinking

Experience Design

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75%

Cybersecurity Architect

From current skills to future capability

Current Skills

Communication

Computer Science

Firewall

Governance

Threat Modeling

Incident Response

Security Frameworks

Cloud and Network Security

Growth Opportunities

Zero Trust Architecture

Threat Detection

Cloud-Native & Multi-Cloud Security

Cyber Resilience

AI Governance

Risk Frameworks

SOAR

DevSecOps

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61%

Platform Engineer

From current skills to future capability

Current Skills

AWS/Azure/GCP

Orchestration

System Monitoring & Observability

Scripting & Programming

Python

Networking Fundamentals

CI/CD Pipelines

Scalability

Computer Science

GitOps

Growth Opportunities

AI-Augmented Operations

Cloud Native Architecture

DevSecOps

Cost Optimization

Platform Automation

Developer Experience Design

Workflow Automation & Optimization

where IT teams struggle

Critical skill gaps holding IT teams back.

Across AI, data, cloud, cybersecurity, and automation, IT teams are being asked to deliver more without the skills required to do so effectively. These are the areas where focused development can unlock execution.

AI & Applied Data Capability

Build the skills to operationalize AI and turn data into actionable insight.

Cloud, DevOps & Platform

Develop the capability to design, deploy, and scale modern cloud infrastructure.

Cybersecurity

Strengthen your organization’s ability to manage risk and secure systems at scale.

Automation & Optimization

Improve efficiency by automating workflows and optimizing core IT processes.

recommended learning

Targeted learning for critical skill gap.

Explore curated programs from industry-leading providers designed to build the skills your teams need to execute across AI, data, cloud, cybersecurity, and automation.

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AI for Business

Course Online > 3 months

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning Algorithms

Ethical AI

Python

+ 14 more

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Big Data Analytics in the Cloud

Course Online > 3 months

Big Data Analytics

ChatGPT

Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing

+ 8 more

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Python for Machine Learning: Essential Starter Kit

Course Online > 3 months

Pandas

NumPy

SciPi

Data Science

Data Cleansing

+ 9 more

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AI in Action: From Understanding to Application

Certificate Online > 3 months

LLM Application

AI Safety

Generative AI

AI Product Strategy

Prompt Engineering

+ 12 more

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Analytics for Competitive Advantage

Course Online > 3 months

Data Analysis

Predictive Analytics

Data Visualization

Data Mining

Big Data

Data Privacy

+ 4 more

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Data Driven Decision Making

Course Online Self paced

Data-Driven Decisions

Process Analysis

Business Metrics

KPIs

Dashboard

+ 6 more

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Cloud Bundle – Logistics

Program Online Self-paced

Cloud Security

Cloud Infrastructure

Authentification

Network Security

Risk Management

+ 9 more

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MBSE Capstone Project

Course Online > 3 months

Stakeholder Requirements

Project Scoping

Documentation

Conceptual Model

+ 2 more

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Essentials of Cloud Computing

Course Online > 3 months

Cloud Computing Architecture

Cloud Services

Cloud Design

Risk Management

+ 13 more

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Cisco CCNA Network Associate

Course Online > 3 months

Cisco Networking

Automation

Network Protocols

Routing Protocols

Access Network

+ 7 more

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Undergraduate Certificate in Cloud Computing and Networking

Certificate Online 6-12 months

Cloud Computing

Cloud Security

Cloud Services

Network Security

AWS Lambda

PaaS

+ 11 more

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Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure (DP-100T01)

Course Online > 3 months

Data Ingestion

Azure

Cloud Services

Model Training

Model Monitoring

+ 15 more

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Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC) – Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Course Online > 3 months

Risk Management

Governance and Compliance

Security Policies

Vulnerability Assessment

+ 9 more

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Cybersecurity Analysis and Security Operations

Course Online > 3 months

Digital Forensics

Incident Response

Access Controls

Network Security

Threat Analysis

+ 7 more

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Cybersecurity Threats and Vulnerabilities

Course Online > 3 months

Security Risk Assessment

Threat Detection

Cyber Hygiene

Threat Modelling

+ 7 more

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Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certificate Online 6-12 months

Security Governance

Identity and Access Management

Security Engineering

Systems Security

+ 12 more

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Data Security & Quantum Communication

Course Online > 3 months

Data Security

Cryptography

Quantum Computing

Threat Detection

Data Encryption

+ 6 more

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Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals Training (SC-900)

Course Online > 3 months

Azure Information Protection

Security Policies

SSO

Compliance Management

Multi-Factor

+ 19 more

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Applied Graduate Certificate in Lean Six Sigma

Certificate Online 3-6 months

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Problem Solving

Analysis

Change Management

Decision Making

+ 12 more

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Lean Continuous Improvement Certificate

Certificate Online Self-paced

Lean Principles

Kaizen Methodology

Waste Minimization

5S Methodology

+ 14 more

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DAX: The Power BI Super User

Course Online > 3 months

Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)

Trend Line

Pivot Tables and Charts

Data Manipulation

+ 5 more

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Certificate in Business Analysis

Certificate Online 1-2 years

Gap Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Business Metrics

Process Modelling

Decision Support

+ 9 more

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Power BI: Dashboard in a Day

Course Online > 3 months

Power BI

Business Intelligence Dashboards

Reporting Tools

Data Visualization

+ 8 more

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Create and Manage Automated Processes by using Power Automate (PL-7002)

Course Online > 3 months

Microsoft Power Automate

Cloud Automation

Business Process Mapping

Process Design

+ 3 more

Turn IT strategy into execution.

See how leading IT teams are building skills, without relying on hiring alone.