TOP CERTIFICATIONS DRIVING FUTURE SKILLS AND WAGE GROWTH

Resume Now’s Skills and Certifications of 2030 Report highlights how short-term, non-degree credentials can boost pay while preparing workers for the fastest-growing skills of the next decade. Drawing on World Economic Forum projections and Burning Glass Institute wage data, the analysis identifies certifications that directly link future-ready skills to real income gains.

Key findings:

• AI and big data skills are projected to grow by 90%.
• SQL for Data Analytics is tied to a $6,800 wage boost.
• Business Innovation certification is linked to a $7,100 boost.
• Emotional Intelligence at Work is associated with a $6,000 gain.
• Most certifications are short-term and do not require a degree.