Lack of IT Talent Is Harming Tech Adoption

Certification bodies should speed and scale up programs to meet new demand

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A lack of talent is the number one barrier to firms embracing new technologies, according to a survey of IT executives.¹ Certification bodies must increase the speed and scale of their programs to equip technology professionals with the skills to meet new challenges, says Questionmark, the online assessment provider.

Some 64% of IT leaders see the shortage of talent as the most significant barrier to the adoption of new and emerging technologies, according to a survey by research company, Gartner. This is a dramatic increase from 2020 when only 4% cited it as a major concern. It poses a more pressing problem than implementation costs (29%) and security risks (7%).²

The vast majority of leaders (75%) fear that the lack of talent risks the adoption of IT automation technologies that enable processes to run with minimal human input. A further 41% fear the talent shortage will slow adoption of digital workplace technologies like intranets and collaboration tools.³ A delay in the adoption of both will delay firms’ ability to maximize their productivity.

Neil McGough, General Manager of Questionmark, said: “The demand for advanced technology skills has never been greater. This means there is a huge market for certification bodies as employers look to upskill and incentivize their teams. To help equip people with the skills they need, providers must deliver their programs quickly and at greater scale. It is vital that they robustly assess candidates’ learning so that employers can trust the certification and the data they use to make decisions.”

Questionmark provides certification bodies with enterprise-grade technology that frictionlessly integrates all aspects of delivering an assessment into one platform. It is:

• Adaptable and easy to use: it is easy to create content and adapt questions. The platform allows worldwide use and rapidly compiles results. Patterns and trends are easy to spot.
• Secure online environment: the platform’s proctoring gateway enables the test setter to integrate the right anti-cheating solution, depending on the stakes of the assessment.
• Frictionless: integration of ecommerce, reporting and digital badging for successful candidates is smooth and easy.

www.questionmark.com/questionmark-certification-hub/

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About Questionmark

Questionmark unlocks performance through reliable and secure online assessments.

Questionmark provides a secure enterprise-grade assessment platform and professional services to leading organizations around the world, delivered with care and unequalled expertise. Its full-service online assessment tool and professional services help customers to improve their performance and meet their compliance requirements. Questionmark enables organizations to unlock their potential by delivering assessments which are valid, reliable, fair and defensible.

Questionmark offers secure powerful integration with other LMS, LRS and proctoring services making it easy to bring everything together in one place. Questionmark's cloud-based assessment management platform offers rapid deployment, scalability for high-volume test delivery, 24/7 support, and the peace-of-mind of secure, audited U.S., Australian and European-based data centres.

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¹ https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2021-09-13-gartner-survey-reveals-talent-shortages-as-biggest-barrier-to-emerging-technologies-adoption
² https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2021-09-13-gartner-survey-reveals-talent-shortages-as-biggest-barrier-to-emerging-technologies-adoption
³ https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2021-09-13-gartner-survey-reveals-talent-shortages-as-biggest-barrier-to-emerging-technologies-adoption