University of Phoenix Publishes White Paper on Future of IT Careers Survey Findings
'IT practitioners are no stranger to fast-moving developments and disruptions. However, with so many technical areas having the potential to shape the future of the industry, they must work faster than ever before to keep up,' states Graff. 'The good news is that IT practitioners are keeping their eyes on what comes next, identifying areas of importance and opportunity where they can continue to grow their skills.'
According to the paper, the survey findings expose a confidence gap: while IT trends have always pushed individual practitioners to keep pace with emerging technology – an overwhelming 97% rate professional development as important – IT practitioners are not completely confident in their ability to keep up with technological advancements over the next five years.
The paper reports that IT practitioners identify focus areas by following the money – where businesses are already investing – to determine what technical skills will be in demand: generative AI, applied AI, and cybersecurity. An overwhelming 94% predict cybersecurity will play a larger role in the future of IT.
The survey found that the top IT trends and emerging technologies in 2025 are AI, quantum computing, and cloud and edge computing. When asked about the most overhyped technologies, 37% of respondents identified AI, with blockchain following at 28%, highlighting a gap between what media and the public might consider the most groundbreaking technologies and that of insiders. In fact, respondents identified quantum computing as the most underhyped technology.
The paper also highlights that just as AI becomes the new normal, quantum computing as an emerging technology is taking shape. More than 2 in 5 (44%) cite quantum computing as an emerging technology that will dominate the future of IT, and equally as many (44%) predict quantum computing will disrupt traditional IT infrastructure within the next 10 years.
The IT trends survey offered further insights into IT practitioners' perspectives on trends, the role of upskilling and reskilling, and preparing for trending technology, including preferred approaches to learning, which tend to focus on independence: 68% of respondents choose online learning and 62% rely on self-study.
IT trends survey methodology
To capture an accurate snapshot of the future of IT and insights on how IT trends are shaping career paths and technological advancements, in February 2025, University of Phoenix conducted a multiple-choice survey of 1,000 U.S. professionals working in the IT industry, of self-employed and full-time IT employees ages 18 to 65.
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