{"id":25460,"date":"2020-10-28T15:34:58","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T15:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/udsenterprise.com\/shortage-it-professionals-specialized-open-source\/"},"modified":"2025-06-18T10:26:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T10:26:44","slug":"shortage-it-professionals-specialized-open-source","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/udsenterprise.com\/en\/shortage-it-professionals-specialized-open-source\/","title":{"rendered":"Shortage of IT professionals skilled in Open Source"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Another conclusion to highlight is that <strong>specialized DevOps profiles have become the most demanded<\/strong> by organizations. 65% of those consulted assure that they will hire more experts in this area.<\/p>\n<p>Knowledge of cloud computing is another of the most valued requirements today. The <strong>expertise in open cloud technologies gives job seekers more chances to get hired<\/strong>. It would place them ahead of other applicants in around 70% of cases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If job applicants have certifications that prove their skills, they will have a better chance of being hired<\/strong>. 52% of human resources managers state that they prioritize those with certified diplomas.<\/p>\n<p>As in most sectors, the <strong>effects of the pandemic<\/strong> have also been felt in the labor market. Hiring has decreased but the forecasts are encouraging. <strong>37% of human resources departments will hire appropriately qualified IT professionals<\/strong> over the next six months.<\/p>\n<p>The report also highlights that companies have opted to invest in online training for their employees during the health crisis. <strong>80% of employers now offer Open Source software courses<\/strong>, up from 66% two years ago.<\/p>\n<p><strong> 2020 Open Source Jobs Report analyzes the latest trends in Open Source careers<\/strong>, the most demanded skills, the motivations that influence the hiring of professionals specialized in Open Source and, among other things, the consequences of Covid-19 in the hiring forecasts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The latest survey carried out by <strong>The Linux Foundation<\/strong> in collaboration with <strong>edX<\/strong> reveals that today <strong>there are still not enough professionals adequately trained in Open Source <\/strong>. 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