In an increasingly data-driven world, mastering data and technology is becoming a business imperative. But is the education system up to the task of meeting this growing demand for skills? In our latest podcast, Caroline Rousset, Director of Data Experience at Micropole, shares her analysis of this crucial issue.
The growing needs of companies
Today, mastering data should no longer be the preserve of technical experts alone. Whatever our profession, we are now all affected by the explosion in data volumes. It is therefore essential for everyone to know how to collect and interpret data. To meet these challenges, companies need to be able to call on talent capable of taking a strategic approach. It's no longer just a matter of knowing how to use software, but of understanding how to transform data into a genuine performance driver. This creates a growing need for tech and data skills for everyone, far beyond just experts. However, while companies are aware of the stakes, the education system is finding it difficult to keep pace with this rapid evolution.
An education system struggling to keep pace
Although the demand for data skills is growing rapidly, the education system is not yet fully adapted. In digital education, as in data education, students are often oriented towards the realization part, before studying design.
There are, however, innovative teaching approaches that encourage thinking and problem-solving before even touching a keyboard. Some playful methods, such as learning algorithmic logic from an early age, are worth exploring to prepare future generations for the challenges of data.
Preparing tomorrow's talent
It is therefore becoming urgent to rethink the way we train not only tech and data professionals, but all citizens. The rapid development of artificial intelligence poses new challenges in terms of regulation, data protection and ethics. This calls for widespread awareness-raising.
Companies, for their part, have already taken the lead by offering training courses to their employees. However, this is far from covering the entire population. The answer lies in strengthening education around data, to make it easier to understand anduse.
To find out more and explore potential solutions, we invite you to listen to our podcast with Caroline Rousset, Director of Data Experience at Micropole.
