Lean into Education in the New Year
As the New Year begins, many people take time to make a resolution in hopes of transforming their future, and education-focused goals can be a great way to commit to both personal and professional growth.
Lifetime learning is “a continuous process that helps individuals stay relevant in their fields, keep up with changes in trends and adapt to ambiguity” according to Forbes, and whether it's acquiring new skills, updating a current skillset, or transitioning to an entirely new career, advancing your education is vital for staying competitive in today’s job market.
Georgia Tech Professional Education offerings are designed to help professionals gain the knowledge and skills they need to respond effectively to industry changes and emerging opportunities, and there are a variety of programs, certificates, and courses that will assist you and your team progress in today’s constantly changing workplace.
Here are some options to help you further your career in 2025:
Coding and Data Visualization
For those seeking a career that is growing but also offers job stability, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that data science jobs are projected to grow by 30 percent in the next decade. Learning skills like data visualization and coding can help make you a desirable team member for organizations across a variety of fields, including marketing, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, among others.
Our most recently launched program, the Georgia Tech FlexStack is an innovative online credential that provides immersive, foundational training in high-demand areas. Comprised of three modular certificates bundled together, a FlexStack includes three stackable certificates that will give learners the opportunity to gain, refresh, or solidify essential skills that will help them break into the workforce, shift their current careers, or prepare for an advanced degree in a technical field. Initial offerings in this brand-new program are:
- FlexStack: Python Fundamentals Certificate
- FlexStack: SQL Fundamentals Certificate
- FlexStack: Python Data Modeling Visualization Certificate
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence is increasingly a daily part of the workplace, and it continues to dominate the list of key areas to integrate into your skillset. It has proliferated throughout all aspects of the workplace and industries, from supply chain to cybersecurity, and demands regular attention to keep pace. However, a 2024 survey indicates that while many professionals are aware of this fast-changing technology, almost 70 percent of them likely need to improve their AI skills.
Georgia Tech provides a variety of courses focusing on AI, including offering customized programming for public, private, and government organizations, as well as a variety of public courses, including the AI for Business class, which explores how to thoughtfully integrate AI strategies across all facets of your organization.
Financial Technology
If you are looking for an in-demand career at the intersection of finance and technology, the FinTech industry is forecasted to reach $1.3 million by 2034 — with a growth rate of more than 15 percent expected annually, according to CCN.
Many FinTech roles require special training, and individuals seeking to learn more about the financial services industry have an opportunity to gain insights into this field through the six-week Introduction to Financial Technology course. This class offers an overview of the FinTech industry, including the history of money, the intersection of financial services and businesses, industry evolution, technology, and various business models.
Whether you are looking to transition into a new job or advance your current career, investing in education is an important way to learn new skills or polish an existing skillset. By remaining a lifelong learner, you are positioning yourself — and your team — for long-term success in the years ahead.
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