These are the digital skills companies need to succeed in a changing economy

Jan 6, 2022

Most desirable skills include cloud computing and data analysis, according to a new report from Coursera. Image: Annie Spratt/Unsplash

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A boom in digital jobs. Image: Coursera

Companies with higher skills proficiencies had better stock returns in 2020.

Skills are linked to stock returns. Image: Coursera

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