Education pathways are associated with different skill sets. Below are the top skills associated with different areas of study.
Arts and Humanities
Arts programs include studies in audiovisual and graphic communications, performing arts, photography, fashion, interior design, graphic design, and music. Humanities programs include studies in languages, English, medieval studies, history, philosophy, and theology. The top skills associated with these program areas are:
- Communication Skills
- Business Intelligence
- French Language
- Decision-making
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
Business Administration
This program area includes studies related to business and public administration. The top skills associated with this program area are:
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Information Systems
- Interpersonal Skills
- SQL
Engineering and Engineering Technology
The top skills associated with engineering and engineering technology programs are:
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Planning
- Flexibility
Health Care
Health care includes studies in medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and all other health education. The top skills associated with these study areas are:
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Planning
- Business Intelligence
- Negotiation Skills
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
Mathematics and Computer and Information Sciences
Mathematics and computer and information sciences programs include topics like mathematics, statistics, animation, computer programming, data processing, network administration, interactive media, etc. The top skills associated with these program areas are:
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Analytical Skills
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Problem Solving
- Agile Software Development
Science and Science Technology
Science and technology programs include topics like physics, chemistry, astronomy, biology, pathology, kinesiology, and agricultural sciences. The top skills associated with these areas of study are:
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Planning
- Leadership
Social and Behavioural Sciences
The social and behavioural sciences include studies in communications, journalism, ethnic studies, family studies, human development, gerontology, psychology, anthropology, economics, geography, sociology, and urban studies. Top skills associated with these program areas include:
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Planning
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Business Intelligence
Trades, Services, Natural Resources, and Conservation
This is a broad program grouping that includes studies in agriculture, natural resources, mechanics and repair, construction, precision production, personal security and transport services, and social work and related programs. The skills associated with these program areas include:
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Planning
- Business Intelligence
- Negotiation Skills
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
Source: Vicinity Jobs. Postings by CIP By Skill Group by Skill. October 1, 2019 – September 28, 2022. Top skills appearing in at least 100 job postings. Program groups with limited data have not been included.