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Top 10 tech skills you need to land a high-paying job in 2025: Coursera report

Modupeoluwa Olalere by Modupeoluwa Olalere
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Top 10 tech skills you need to land a high-paying job in 2025: Coursera report

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Coursera on Thursday announced its Job Skills Report 2025, revealing the top 10 tech skills anticipated to be in high demand. 

Founded by Daphne Koller and Andrew Ng, Coursera has become a major player in online learning, helping people gain the skills they need for the modern job market.

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Cybersecurity takes centre stage

The report shows that cybersecurity is at the forefront of the skills needed for the future. With cyberattacks on the rise, companies are looking for experts who can protect their data and systems.

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“Six of the top 10 skills—including incident management & response, threat management, and SIEM—are direct pathways to meet these needs,” Coursera noted. 

This means that jobs like Cybersecurity Specialist and Chief Information Security Officer will be in high demand as businesses seek to safeguard their information.

Generative AI: The new frontier

Another essential skill highlighted in the report is generative AI (GenAI). Interest in this area has increased dramatically, with enrollments in GenAI courses rising by 866 percent compared to last year. 

This growth shows how important AI is becoming in various industries. Coursera emphasised that understanding how to use AI effectively can lead to greater productivity and innovation.

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The report lists the top 10 skills expected to be most valuable in 2025:

Prompt engineering

Applied GenAI

Data analysis

Cybersecurity

Business optimisation

Risk management

Software development

User experience design

Web development 

Content production and management

These skills are essential for new job seekers and those looking to advance their careers in a digital world.

Coursera’s findings come from data involving over 5 million learners and more than 7,000 institutional clients. This wide-ranging information clearly shows what skills are becoming important as industries continue to change.

Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera, expressed enthusiasm about the report’s findings, highlighting “the critical skills that individuals and institutions are prioritizing for 2025.”

He pointed out that adapting to these changes is crucial for both job seekers and companies as they face an economy driven by innovation.

As we approach 2025, technical and soft skills will be necessary for success in many fields. With Coursera leading the way in online education, learners can access valuable resources that can help them succeed in this ever-changing job market.

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Modupeoluwa Olalere

Modupeoluwa Olalere

Modupe is a tech content writer with 3+ years of experience turning complex ideas into clear, engaging stories. She covers innovation, digital trends, and emerging technologies. When she’s not writing, she’s exploring new tools or tracking trends shaping Africa’s tech ecosystem.

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