16 Technology Courses That are a Game Changer for Kenyan Youth
KEY POINTS
We have come a long way. What we defined as cutting edge tech in the early 2000s now sounds like medieval solutions. In 2022, there are way more tech trends that will always shape businesses and create jobs for the youth.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Going by the major developments experienced in the tech sector the past few years, one can expect faster and better developments in the foreseeable future. It is, therefore, safe to say that keeping an eye out for these trends is no longer a necessity for IT professionals only.
- They make the ideal solutions for Kenyan youth in the fast-evolving business world. And it is imperative to continually learn and upskill as the demand for trained professionals with the right skill sets will never go out of trend.
The world is moving quickly, with innovation across all industries continually shaping all ecosystems. And at the heart of it all is technology.
We have come a long way. What we defined as a cutting-edge tech in the early 2000s now sounds like medieval solutions. In 2022, there are way more tech trends that will continually shape businesses and create jobs for the youth.
Currently, the global digital population has hit 5 billion strong (over 60% of the world population). Therefore, the latest technologies and emerging technological trends matter today more than ever. This is especially the case in Kenya, where most youths are unemployed.
Harnessing the power of tech, and getting the hang of how to utilize them to match their skills, is the only way they can effectively create jobs for themselves and others.
Below is a list of 16 emerging fields that the Kenyan youth should track and try to make the most out of in 2022 as they advance their careers:
- AI & ML
Between 2022 and 2029, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.1%. With such a growth, the market size for AI is bound to experience unprecedented growth.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, for instance, AI technology experienced an increased uptake across industries, including the healthcare sector. Various models and tools were innovated to support traditional analytics and decision-making systems.
Honing your skills in this area can pay you well for years to come – primarily because new jobs will be generated in the development, tech support, engineering, and maintenance sectors as the demand for AI and Machine Learning (ML) increases.
- Internet of Things (IoT)
In today’s globally connected world, IoT is an all too important technology ideal for creating a network of interconnected devices. IoT enables these connected devices to share real-time data and information with other gadgets.
In the coming years, the world will witness a massive growth in the sector as the amount of data volume for IoT connections increases. The IoT data is projected to hit over 79 zettabytes by 2025. By 2021, the IoT market globally had a valuation of more than USD 260 billion.
The increased adoption of IoT presents a massive opportunity and plenty of job careers for the youth in Kenya and across the globe in industries such as the automotive industry, smart homes, telecommunications, and wearable devices, among others.
- Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is not a new technology. It has been here for a while and has established bold roots across industries. Today, many enterprises face many cyberattacks resulting from AI-enabled phishing and malware providing backdoors to servers – leading to severe consequences such as revenue or data loss.
A career in cybersecurity, therefore, is a lucrative opportunity to provide solutions to these issues. However, one needs to constantly upgrade their skills to keep up with the developments in the sector.
Statistics show that in 2021, the global cybersecurity workforce will consist of over 4 million professionals. In the meantime, as the information age progresses and more devices get