With its ability to improve workplace communication, efficiency, and overall productivity (particularly among remote workers), it’s no surprise how companies are increasingly adopting the cloud on both a local and global scale. The larger the business – the greater the use of cloud technologies, with 81% of organisations (holding 200 or more employees) currently on the cloud. Such numbers are only expected to grow with the rise of telecommuting, especially amidst post-pandemic workforce changes.

With more and more businesses now adopting the cloud (in fact, 55% of Australian companies have reportedly paid for such services between 2019-20), demand for such skills has skyrocketed in recent years. AlphaBeta and AWS’ recent Building Digital Skills for the Changing Workforce report have ranked cloud computing experience as the most in-demand skillset required by employers by 2025, a demand bolstered by an increasingly digital, post-pandemic landscape.

In fact, recent findings by Gartner show a potential 17.6% increase in Australian cloud computing expenses by the end of 2022 – underlining its growing importance in modern business. This growth in demand, however, is currently outpaced by an ever-expanding skills shortage. The country now requires an extra 60,000 ICT workers each year to bridge the growing talent gap; among which cloud computing remains a priority. Additionally, statistics show that 65% of Australian workers now need to be trained in cloud-related skills by 2025, should they wish to progress in their general careers.

Thus, studying cloud computing not only paves the way for plenty of career opportunity in the field – it also ensures your skills stay relevant and competitive for an increasingly digital future. Such services are no longer a “nice-to-have” among businesses, but have become a critical technological staple. With high demand facing a currently limited talent pool, plenty of cloud computing positions also pay a generous salary; according to Payscale, the average earnings for cloud computing skills currently sits at a whopping $136,000 AUD per year. Study options have additionally never been more accessible, with abundant opportunities to build your skills online. This includes Lumify Learn’s Cloud Computing Certified Professional program, a comprehensive course flexibly delivered through an all-online platform.

On top of this, learning cloud computing can open doors for flexible tech-related career paths. With much of your work taking place through digital means, you’ll likely find plenty of remote or work-from-home positions; allowing you to take your job with you wherever you go.