Show Notes
The UK lags behind in global and European rankings for data and technology skills, according to Coursera’s latest Global Skills Report (GSR). The UK placed 34th globally in
data skills and 47th in technology skills, lagging behind much of Western Europe
and placing lower overall compared to last year’s report. GSR draws on performance data since the pandemic's onset from more than 77 million learners on the platform to benchmark skills proficiency across businesses, technology, and data science for over 100 countries. For the first time, the Global Skills Report also reveals
the top skills needed for high-demand entry-level jobs, including the learning
hours required to develop them.
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