Professional Development (PD) stories

Kaspersky has enhanced its Partner Locator by adding Authorized Training Centers, boosting access for cybersecurity professionals to vital training worldwide.

The National Print Awards has launched the Ricoh Women in Industry Award, celebrating women in Australian print with a professional development experience in London.

The Institute of Data is launching new Data Science and AI training programmes on 8 April 2025 to tackle New Zealand's critical skills gap in AI expertise.

IBM and Specialisterne have announced an expansion of their partnership, enhancing digital skills for over 200 neurodivergent job seekers by 2025.

A significant 60% of UK teachers are now integrating artificial intelligence into their work, revealing a major shift in educational practices, according to Twinkl.

A new guide reveals that tech employees in Australia are increasingly assertive about pay demands, yet many struggle to negotiate raises amid rising living costs.

AVK has been named an Impact Sponsor for GeN+1, aiming to boost awareness and career prospects in the data centre sector for young professionals.

A new report from ANSR and Talent500 reveals that while workplace diversity for women in tech improves, challenges like pay gaps and mentorship persist.

After a decade in construction, one professional’s return to IT highlights the power of adaptability.

Debates surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in workplaces intensify, with advocates and critics discussing their impact on meritocracy and culture.

As International Women's Day approaches, the tech industry reflects on the crucial role of women like Nicole Eickhoff and Jenny Mulcahy in shaping an inclusive environment.

Wayfinder unveils WayGPT, an AI initiative aimed at empowering women in the workforce by enhancing access to education and professional development.

Women in Australia's IT sector face a significant gender gap, with only 23% of graduates being female, yet opportunities for growth and mentorship abound.

After abandoning retail for PR and marketing, I discovered a passion for data management, leading me to pursue a degree in analytics, which I completed at 40.

As women ascend to leadership roles, they often grapple with being unheard; but overcoming this challenge is vital for future generations, particularly in male-dominated fields.

Report reveals a widening revenue gap in B2B content marketing, highlighting challenges for CMOs in linking increased budgets to tangible revenue outcomes.

Gallagher Security has expanded its Digital Badge programme across the Asia Pacific and IMEA regions, recognising skills and achievements through verified credentials.

On International Women's Day, women in IT advocate for equality, emphasising mentorship and the importance of representation in a male-dominated industry.

As International Women's Day prompts reflection on female achievement, stark statistics reveal that true gender parity could take until 2158 to realise.

After a decade as a Biomedical Scientist, Valerie pivoted to fintech at 40, pursuing an apprenticeship to embrace new challenges and opportunities.