Abstract

PurposeThe aim of the paper is to highlight the IT skills gap and promote training and development as a solution.Design/methodology/approachThe objectives are achieved by tackling the topic of IT skills gap and training and development head‐on. The approach to the subject is business‐focussed, keeping in mind the target audience are key decision makers within a wide number of industry sectors.FindingsThe paper discusses how organisations can use third‐party training specialists can help to plug IT skills gaps.Practical implicationsThis paper should encourage organisations to look carefully at their workforce, noting skills gaps, and consider training and development programmes for their staff.Originality/valueThis paper is the first article issued to DLO on behalf of Computeach, the IT training specialists.

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