Artificial intelligence is an important tool that many professionals now rely on to be efficient within their roles. However, it is important to know how to operate AI software to do what needs to be done. This process and these skills are called prompt engineering, which is the art and science of structuring an instruction that a generative AI model can then easily interpret and follow.
The majority of IT professionals think they can use AI. However, only 12% of them actually have the skills to perform prompt engineering effectively. This gap illustrates our pressing need for AI prompt engineering competence, with many leaders refusing to hire candidates who do not have the proper AI skills. Although many know the basics of AI prompt engineering, the vast majority of professionals lack the in-depth knowledge required to advance in their careers. In fact, there exists a 50% hiring gap between AI jobs and AI job roles, urging many to work on improving their AI literacy.
Leaders across industries believe that these skill gaps must be urgently addressed. Fortunately, fixing these gaps is now more accessible than ever, with online courses specializing in reskilling, upskilling, and cross-skilling. Whether one is new or a veteran in the AI world, there is always room for improvement in AI literacy.
