Coursera: Increasing the rate of women’s enrollment in science and technology courses
The UAE is second in the world in business skills
The report provided in-depth analysis of skill levels around the world using performance data from more than 77 million learners.
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Anthony Tattersall: "The initiatives launched by the UAE have a positive impact on the economy."
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The UAE ranked second in the world in business skills after Luxembourg, while it came first in the Middle East and North Africa region, according to the 2021 Coursera Global Skills Report.
The report provided in-depth analyzes of skill levels around the world using performance data from more than 77 million learners, through the Coursera platform, in 100 countries since the start of the pandemic.
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The report, issued yesterday, showed that Emirati skills ranked first in the areas of communication, entrepreneurship, leadership, management, strategy and operations, as they ranked within 97% or higher.
He added that these competencies come at the forefront of the basic elements to assess opportunities and meet challenges, and play a major role in enhancing the success of institutions and companies.
digital transformation
At a time when business skills in the UAE are among the highest in the world, there is an opportunity to develop technology and data science skills, especially in light of the UAE government's focus on the importance of digital transformation as a driver of national development and economic progress.
The World Skills Report highlighted an important opportunity for Emirati professionals to improve their skills in these areas, as technology and data science skills in the UAE ranked 72 and 71 globally.
Turnout
The report revealed an increase in women’s demand for STEM courses, which represent a necessary background for developing digital skills, from 33% in 2018-2019 (before the pandemic), to 41% in 2019-2020.
He explained that another prominent factor in the country's general technological skills performance is its competitiveness in security engineering, where the UAE ranked 77%.
Initiatives
Anthony Tattersall, Vice President of Coursera for Europe, Middle East and Africa, said, "In recent years, the UAE has implemented many initiatives aimed at strengthening the skills-based economy, as these initiatives have had a positive impact on the economy, as is evident from its high status. Which country ranked in our rankings.”
He added: “When it comes to technology and data science skills, obtaining high certificates in the field of skills required for each job, including entry-level digital jobs, greatly contributes to enhancing the skills of employees on a large scale, not only in the UAE, but all over the world. around the world".
The Coursera Global Skills 2021 Report confirmed that although the UAE scored only 34% in total data science skills, Emirati learners demonstrated strong capabilities in the field of data analysis (82%), which plays a prominent role in multiple areas, including streamlining operations. business, enhancing employee productivity, identifying market trends and adapting to customer behaviors and preferences.
• Issues Emirati skills in communication, entrepreneurship, leadership and management.
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