95% of employees in India believe they need additional digital skills: Report

95% of Indian workers have reported that they need more digital skills to cope with changes in their jobs as a result of the Covid-19 epidemic, according to a new research report from Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), Amazon. .com company.

The report found that next year, the number of Indian workers who need digital skills in their jobs is expected to increase by 27.3 million, representing 7% of the Indian workforce. Apart from this, only 45% of employers in India have an existing training program, which could influence their competition in areas such as manufacturing, innovation, and retention.

The ‘Transforming Digital Skills for Transformers’ Report, prepared by strategic and economic consulting firm AlphaBeta, and approved by AWS, surveyed 1,012 digital skilled workers in both technical and non-technical fields, and 303 employers in India, with representation from in public. , the private sector, and non-profits of various sizes and industries.

The report also found that the ability to use cloud-based tools will be a much-needed skill for employers by 2025, followed by technical support skills, and online safety skills. At the same time, 63% of Indian workers feel that they will need training in cloud-related skills to advance their careers.

“During this epidemic, we have seen organizations of all sizes accelerate their digital transformation programs, creating an increasing need for employers and their employees to improve cloud computing skills, cybersecurity, and machine learning,” said Rahul Sharma, president. , Public Sector – AISPL, AWS India and South Asia. “Digital Transformation Report for Employee Transformation Report The report highlights the urgency of having employees and employers develop digital skills awareness and maximize the technological benefits of individuals and organizations.”