The Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region is experiencing a boom in digital transformation. Businesses are rapidly adopting cloud technologies to improve agility, scalability, and cost-efficiency. However, one significant challenge is associated with this shift: the IT skills gap. It is difficult for many IT professionals and organizations in the APJ region to find the training and certification programs required to keep up with the evolving landscape of digital technologies. To address this challenge, many organizations are investing in upskilling their existing workforce and providing additional training to new hires.
The Challenge: Growing Skills Gap in the APJ IT Landscape
In APJ, organizations and countries are facing the following skills-related challenges:
- Challenge 1 – Developing a cloud strategy: A lack of cloud skills is cited by 68% of Indian business leaders as a significant challenge in their digital transformation journeys, according to IBM.
- Challenge 2 – Upskilling workforce: It is estimated that the 8% of Asia-Pacific (APAC) workers who use advanced digital skills on the job, such as software developers and cloud architects, contribute $934 billion to the region’s GDP, leading to an incredible opportunity when upskilling the workforce. However, skills shortages can also have a negative impact on the economy. For example, technology skills shortages by 2030 are estimated to cost the Australian economy approximately 16 billion dollars, according to a recent report.
- Challenge 3 – Managing and securing data: 30% of respondents in Singapore say their organization finds it difficult to secure their data in whichever nation it resides. In New Zealand, 96 percent of IT employers anticipated that the skills shortage would affect their operations due to the difficulty in finding skilled IT workers last year.
- Challenge 4 – Developing effective cybersecurity: 94% of respondents in Singapore say their cloud/multi-cloud organization needs to improve its cybersecurity to secure apps and data across clouds. This is a significant challenge as organizations struggle to keep up with the ever-evolving threat landscape. A lack of 3,000 workers is expected in Australia’s cybersecurity sector by 2026, according to a recent report by NZ Tech.
In addition, due to this skills gap, leading organizations may not fully leverage the benefits of their cloud investments. Untrained personnel may have difficulty deploying, managing, and optimizing virtualization and cloud solutions, causing inefficiencies and security vulnerabilities.
Broadcom’s Solution: Expanding VCF Education Delivery Partners in APJ
VMware by Broadcom is expanding its Education Delivery Partner Program in the Asia Pacific region. As part of this initiative, VMware has established a network of authorized local training partners to deliver industry-leading VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) instructor-led classes. This expansion will benefit IT professionals and career changers in the APJ region.
Training courses developed by VMware experts are top-of-the-line, with a 97% satisfaction rate based on course surveys. By completing our instructor-led training, you can perform the necessary operations on VMware technology on day one and day two. Whether you are interested in acquiring new skills in vSphere or NSX or wish to broaden your knowledge within these areas or across the VMware Cloud Foundation portfolio, we also offer courses that help professionals keep up to date on the latest cloud technologies and VMware products.
What Can Certification and Training Do for You?
- Advanced digital skills will help you earn 65% more. According to a recent study, workers in the APAC region who use advanced digital skills earn 65% more than their non-digital peers with similar education and experience levels. VMware VCF Education Delivery Partners offer career changers the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills and certifications to enter this lucrative and in-demand field.
- Structured learning pathways to help you transition to the cloud. VMware’s VCF Education Delivery partners can help you achieve your goals and develop a comprehensive understanding of the VMware cloud technology stack through a structured learning path. Career chargers or IT professionals can transition into roles focused on virtualization or cloud computing.
- A recent study found that certifications and/or training can be an acceptable substitute for a degree. VMware Certifications are highly valued by employers across the APJ region. The same study found that 76% of employers in the APAC region believe that digital certifications or training courses are acceptable substitutes for a tertiary qualification in a relevant field (such as a bachelor’s degree). Achieving a VMware certification may increase your employability and potentially open new career opportunities.
Authorized Training Delivery You Can Trust
VMware VCF Education Delivery Partners provide the latest skills and technologies to keep your team current. With the help of our Education Delivery partners, we can ensure that you can maximize your VMware skills potential on your cloud journey, regardless of your location. This partnership will help us extend our reach and include language support, a local schedule, and local instructors. In addition, we can provide the best training and support so that everyone can get the most out of VMware technology, helping you meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. Please visit our website to find your local VCF Education Delivery Partner today!
