How can training be adapted to digital professions that are constantly evolving? The 2025 monitoring report by Digitalcity.brussels analyzes the evolution of skills and the responses that need to be developed.
In Brussels, demand for digital talent is growing faster than the available skill set. The latest report from Digitalcity.brussels highlights this ongoing gap between employers’ expectations and existing training pathways. For economic stakeholders, the challenge is clear: train at the speed of change to ensure no one is left behind. But what skills should be learned today to remain relevant tomorrow?
Skills in transformation
According to Digitalcity.brussels, companies’ expectations are evolving rapidly, driven by technological innovation and changing uses. Technical skills remain in high demand development, data, cybersecurity but they are no longer sufficient. Companies are also placing increasing value on adaptability, collaboration, and an understanding of business challenges.
The report highlights a persistent mismatch between available profiles and market needs. This gap is not due to a lack of interest in these professions, but rather because training pathways sometimes struggle to keep pace with ongoing transformations.
Rethinking learning pathways
In response to this acceleration, the traditional model of a single diploma is showing its limits. Digitalcity.brussels advocates for more modular pathways, skills-based certifications, and smoother transitions between training and employment. The goal is to make career paths more transparent, particularly for individuals undergoing career changes.
In Brussels, this dynamic is supported by organizations such as Beci. Through continuing education institutions like CVO Semper, the focus is placed on accessible programs for adults who wish to acquire or strengthen their digital skills.
At the European level, involvement in the EULEP project extends this approach by developing educational formats adapted to technological change and promoting lifelong learning.
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