Training Skilled Professionals: Inclusivity in STEM

Hybrid working has become a common talking point of many organisations in the last year as the increase of remote working has transformed several industries. As one might expect, a change in our work culture drastically changes the demands of our workers, meaning that more skilled professionals are required to handle independent working. The problem is that in its current state, the UK is underprepared for this paradigm shift; according to Coursera's Global Skills Report, the UK has the lowest proficiency for business skills in Europe, ranking only at a 29% proficiency. There is hope for the UK yet; since the pandemic, 24% more women and 32% more unemployed people have enrolled for STEM courses in the UK. This would help to fix the gender gap in STEM, a current concern for many businesses, and it will also help to increase our number of skilled professionals that can perform in the private sector.In this Data Transforming Business podcast, EM360 Head of Content Max Kurton speaks to Anthony Tattersall, VP of EMA at Coursera. Throughout the discussion, Anthony guides us through some of the most popular courses in the UK, the business skills that are trending the most in the UK and the action needed to help fix the skills gaps within enterprise technology.

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In today’s rapidly-changing technological environment, data offers new ways for business to improve or even completely transform business models. But with this rapid change, it’s difficult to separate hype from reality and determine what practical steps can show value in real-world implementations. In this podcast series, we set out to ask, how is Data transforming business? Expect to hear opinions from leading tech vendors and the people who rely on data for day-to-day business such as Barclays Bank, Mastercard and DS Virgin Racing Formula E Team.