What is the key to combating the IT skills gap?

Abstract

Purpose

The aim of the paper is to highlight the IT skills gap and promote training and development as a solution.

Design/methodology/approach

The objectives are achieved by tackling the topic of IT skills gap and training and development head‐on. The approach to the subject is business‐focussed, keeping in mind the target audience are key decision makers within a wide number of industry sectors.

Findings

The paper discusses how organisations can use third‐party training specialists can help to plug IT skills gaps.

Practical implications

This paper should encourage organisations to look carefully at their workforce, noting skills gaps, and consider training and development programmes for their staff.

Originality/value

This paper is the first article issued to DLO on behalf of Computeach, the IT training specialists.

Citation

Sweeney, A. (2005), "What is the key to combating the IT skills gap?", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 19 No. 5, pp. 17-19. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777280510616258