The Knowledge Academy has found that work related skills such as project management and leadership are the top skills UK adults want to learn in 2024, as more than a quarter (27%) of respondents opted for this.
Brits looking to improve their work related skills may gain more fulfilment in their roles, as research shows that learning can keep you feeling happy and purposeful at work.
Secondly, improving business management skills (26%) and enhancing business skills (24%) also rank among the top choices, with around a quarter of Brits choosing to focus on these skills this year.
With one in five Brits hoping to find a new job for 2024, these skills may be a focus for many looking to seek out a career change this year.
Improving computer literacy also ranks among the top skills Brits are planning to learn this year, with almost one in four (23%) looking to upskill these abilities. A recent study found that almost half of Brits don’t feel ‘tech savvy’, which many may look to improve on in 2024, with the ever-changing tech landscape constantly advancing.
The top reason for Brits opting for their chosen skill in 2024 is to improve knowledge and awareness, with half of respondents (50%) sharing this as their reason.
Whilst almost two fifths (37%) of those surveyed admit they want to improve on their chosen skill in order to help them in everyday life.