professional development
The standard of tech education is letting businesses down

The standard of tech education is letting businesses down
Is there a disconnect between how schools and higher education teach technology skills, and the needs of business leaders?
8 Sep 2022
Inside Liverpool FC's cyber recruitment revolution

Inside Liverpool FC's cyber recruitment revolution
The next generation of cyber talent is best scouted pitchside with former youth players armed to the teeth with the soft skills businesses are crying …
11 Aug 2022
Two in three IT employers struggle to recruit staff with adequate digital skills

Two in three IT employers struggle to recruit staff with adequate digital skills
Three quarters (77%) of surveyed senior UK IT decision-makers claimed that they are currently facing a digital skills gap in their organisation
25 Apr 2022
UK government initiative will help women return to the STEM workforce 

UK government initiative will help women return to the STEM workforce
The majority of women surveyed described the process of returning to the industry as “difficult” or “very difficult”
8 Mar 2022
Why now is the perfect time to start a side hustle

Why now is the perfect time to start a side hustle
The pandemic has pushed many to re-evaluate their working lives, swelling a sector that's now worth £72 billion for the UK economy
1 Mar 2022
The ultimate guide to IT internships

The ultimate guide to IT internships
Where to find them, how to ace the interview and what comes after
25 Jan 2022
UK businesses urged to join four-day working week trial

UK businesses urged to join four-day working week trial
Participating employees will receive 100% of their usual pay for only four days at work
17 Jan 2022
A look at some of the UK's best digital skills initiatives

A look at some of the UK's best digital skills initiatives
We take a look at the programmes attempting to bridge the UK's growing skills gap
23 Sep 2021
IT Pro Panel: Why IT leaders need soft skills

IT Pro Panel: Why IT leaders need soft skills
Technical skills are all well and good, but human-centric skills are the real differentiators
26 Jul 2021
One third of cyber security pros report experiencing workplace harassment

One third of cyber security pros report experiencing workplace harassment
Respect in Security has called on companies to make it easier and safer for employees to report harassment
22 Jul 2021
The IT Pro Podcast: Soft skills vs STEM skills

The IT Pro Podcast: Soft skills vs STEM skills
The UK’s level of ‘soft skills’ is dropping - so what can we do about it?
11 Jun 2021
IBM collaborates with Indian universities on quantum research

IBM collaborates with Indian universities on quantum research
The company wants to grow a “quantum-ready workforce” in the country by offering its systems to 11 educational institutions
25 May 2021
Ocado to create 100 new tech jobs in the UK

Ocado to create 100 new tech jobs in the UK
The grocery e-tailer is recruiting software engineers, product managers, technicians, and testers for its Welwyn Garden City campus
18 May 2021
17.1 million Brits lack essential digital skills for work

17.1 million Brits lack essential digital skills for work
Only 23% of surveyed employees received any digital skills training from their employers
17 May 2021
UK gov pledges post-pandemic digital skills boost 

UK gov pledges post-pandemic digital skills boost
The legislative programme, which already includes an intensive coding ‘bootcamp’, was welcomed by the BCS
12 May 2021
What is MTA certification?

What is MTA certification?
The Microsoft credential could give your IT career a boost
20 Apr 2021
The best tech colleges in the US

The best tech colleges in the US
When it comes to finding the best tech schools, these are the top choices
15 Apr 2021
IBM offers quantum industry’s first developer certification

IBM offers quantum industry’s first developer certification
The company hopes this it help companies and research institutions get their workforce “quantum-ready"
31 Mar 2021
Google welcomes new applicants for its Career Certificates programme

Google welcomes new applicants for its Career Certificates programme
Budding tech workers can now study Android development in addition to courses on data analytics and UX design
12 Mar 2021
Google under fire for 'problematic' response to employee racism complaints

Google under fire for 'problematic' response to employee racism complaints
An employment law expert tells IT Pro what the company should have done instead
8 Mar 2021
Tech executives share their most valuable career advice

Tech executives share their most valuable career advice
For job hunters, it’s important to be creative, trust your gut and always be persistent
5 Feb 2021
Aberystwyth computer sciences department named UK's ‘most gender diverse'

Aberystwyth computer sciences department named UK's ‘most gender diverse'
Only three universities can boast computer sciences teaching staff with more than 30% female representation
19 Jan 2021
The best UK coding and app development courses 

The best UK coding and app development courses
Use your time at home to learn the skills needed to get a better job
11 Jan 2021