PMI & Microsoft Launch Free Citizen Development & Power Platform University Hub for Students

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In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, harnessing the power of technology has become essential for individuals and organizations alike. We have seen that technology—in almost every industry, and more specifically, software—has become a core part of every business. According to International Data Corporation (IDC), in the next five years alone, more than 500 million new digital apps and services will be developed and deployed—a total greater than all the apps built in the past 40 years[1]. 

The challenge we face currently is a shortage of talent to keep up with the pace of change. There simply aren’t enough professional developers to meet this demand. A 2021 Gartner report found that IT executives see the talent shortage as the most significant adoption barrier to 64% of emerging technologies.[2]

A shortage of technical talent creates significant barriers for organizations looking to accelerate their digital transformation. The World Economic Forum (WEF) predicts that if we are able to close the skills gap, it could result in an additional US$11.5 trillion to the global GDP in 2028.[3]

Citizen development can bridge the gap between talent shortages and demand for software solutions. Companies are actively searching for ways to expedite software development, reduce expenses and enhance innovation in response to the scarcity of …

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