Why Developing Future Skills Matters More Than Ever

What if nearly half of the skills you rely on today were no longer enough in just a few years?
According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, this scenario is already happening. The report reveals that 39% of the core skills used in today’s jobs will change by 2030, driven by rapid advancements in A.I., digitalization, and organizational transformation.

The global economy is entering what the WEF calls a “skills transformation era,” where technology and human capabilities must evolve together. And companies are feeling the pressure: 63% identify skills gaps as their biggest obstacle to implementing new strategies and innovations.

In this context, the WEF outlines a set of Core Skills for 2030 that will define employability and leadership in the coming decade.

What Are the Core Skills That Will Matter Most?

While technical skills remain crucial, the report emphasizes a blend of advanced digital abilities and strong human competencies:

· A.I. and Big Data

· Technological literacy

· Creative and analytical thinking

· Resilience, flexibility and agility

· Leadership and social influence

· Motivation and self-awareness

These skills represent the intersection of innovation and humanity. As automation takes over routine tasks, employers are prioritizing professionals who can think critically, adapt quickly, collaborate effectively, and lead with empathy.

The New Criteria for Professional Relevance

The rise of A.I. is not reducing the need for human talent, it is redefining it. The jobs of tomorrow will require professionals who can make data-driven decisions, design innovative digital solutions with creativity, lead diverse teams, and adapt quickly to uncertain and constantly changing environments.

At the same time, a continuous learning mindset will be essential to remain relevant in a world where skills evolve rapidly. Professionals who cultivate these abilities will not only stay competitive, they will become the driving force behind innovation in their industries.

How BTS Helps Students Build the Skills of the Future

Our academic model aligns directly with the skills highlighted by the WEF. Our programs are designed to ensure students learn by doing, collaborating, and solving real digital challenges while gaining this skills needed for the future. Across our master’s degrees, students gain:

1. Advanced technological capabilities: Hands-on experience with A.I., data analytics, digital product development, UX, and innovation frameworks.

2. Strong cognitive and creative abilities: Training in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and design-thinking methodologies that encourage original and impactful ideas.

3. Human-centered leadership skills: Opportunities to develop communication, teamwork, adaptability, self-awareness, and leadership in multi-disciplinary environments.

4. A lifelong learning mindset: Exposure to fast-evolving tools and industry dynamics that instill the resilience required for continuous growth.

The Future Will Belong to Those Who Can Learn, Adapt, and Lead

The Future of Jobs Report 2025 makes one thing clear, the next decade will reward professionals who combine technological fluency with human depth; people who can build, think, empathize, and innovate. At BTS, we empower our students to become exactly that kind of talent: ready not just to face the future, but to shape it.

If you’re interested in developing the skills that will define the future of work, explore our master’s programs and take the next step toward your digital career.