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Engaging employees while creating optimized and truly effective processes is a significant challenge IT leaders face in fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation .

Q & A with Ornella Casagrande Rizzi , Learning and Development Coordinator , Indicium Academy , on preparing for the challenges of the AI-driven future .

How can IT professionals prepare for the rapid evolution of roles caused by the proliferation of AI and machine learning technologies in 2025 ?

The IT market is an ever-changing environment that won ’ t stop evolving anytime soon , so it demands professionals who are also in constant motion with their technical skills , being agile and adaptable . The key to success in this scenario lies in a lifelong learning mentality , keeping up to date with new tools and technologies that emerge daily and also not forgetting to earn certifications that validate these skills , which will make all the difference in meeting the standards that the market requires . creativity , adaptability and analytical thinking will be major differentiators that help professionals respond quickly to change and also lead and innovate through it . Professionals who are constantly growing in both hard and soft skills will be ahead of the curve , shaping the future of technology in the market .

In the Lighthouse Program , a training initiative by Indicium Academy , students learn skills across numerous data career paths while also being on a journey to specifically enhance their human skills . Through a rigorous learning path and hands-on challenges , participants develop the versatility needed to excel in a competitive and ever-changing landscape .

However , mastering the technical field is only half the equation . Soft skills such as communication ,

The challenge is worth it , as professionals become highly skilled in their fields , and some of them have

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