Original published: 10/29/2026

Is 'Advanced AI Skills' No Longer Enough to Make a Living? The 'Essential Skills Going Forward' Answered by IT Professionals

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In the lead-up to the major overhaul of IT national exams scheduled for fiscal year 2027, a survey explored corporate IT professionals' expectations and concerns regarding the changes, as well as essential skills like AI and security that will be prioritized in the future.

Key points

•A major overhaul of IT national exams is scheduled for fiscal year 2027 and beyond.
•Corporate IT professionals have mixed expectations and concerns regarding the institutional changes.
•A reader survey revealed trends in skills that will be prioritized in the future, such as AI and security.

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