Here is detailed version of what skills you need to work upon to get a high paying Job in next 5-10years.

The Core Skills Every Student Should Have (Regardless of Degree)

Skill	Why It’s Essential
Advanced Excel	Used in finance, operations, HR, analytics, consulting.
SQL	Standard language for working with business data.
Power BI	One of the most widely used business intelligence tools.
Python Basics	Useful for automation, analytics, AI, and scripting.
AI Tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude)	Boost productivity across professions.
Prompt Engineering	Improves the quality of AI-assisted work.
Business Communication	Critical for presentations, interviews, and teamwork.
Presentation Skills	Valuable in consulting, management, and leadership roles.
Project Management	Helps coordinate cross-functional work.
Digital Research Skills	Enables faster learning and informed decision-making.

Best Free Programs & Certifications

Platform	Best For
Google Career Certificates	Data Analytics, AI, Digital Marketing, Cybersecurity
Microsoft Learn	Power BI, Azure, AI, Security
Salesforce Trailhead	Salesforce Administration & Consulting
SAP Learning	SAP ERP modules
IBM SkillsBuild	AI, Cybersecurity, Data Science
AWS Skill Builder	Cloud & AI
Cisco Networking Academy	Cybersecurity & Networking
Oracle University (Free Learning)	SQL, Databases, Cloud
Linux Foundation Training	Linux, Kubernetes, Cloud Native
GitHub Skills	Git, GitHub, AI-assisted coding
DeepLearning.AI	Generative AI, LLMs, Machine Learning
Infosys Springboard	Programming, AI, Business Skills
Accenture LearnVantage (selected free content)	Business, AI, Cloud
Forage	Virtual job simulations from top employers

Career Goal	Skill Stack
AI Consultant	AI + SQL + Python + Cloud + Business Analysis
SAP Consultant	SAP + Excel + Power BI + Process Management
Data Analyst	SQL + Excel + Power BI + Python + Statistics
Cybersecurity	Networking + Linux + Security + Cloud
AI Product Manager	AI + Product Management + Analytics + UX + Business
Supply Chain Analyst	Excel + SQL + Power BI + SAP MM + Forecasting
FinOps Analyst	AWS/Azure + Finance + Power BI + Cost Optimization
Salesforce Consultant	Trailhead + CRM + Automation + Business Processes
RevOps	Salesforce + HubSpot + Power BI + SQL + Automation
ESG Consultant	Sustainability + Excel + Data Analytics + Reporting Standards

If I had to recommend just 10 programs for today’s students (regardless of degree), they would be:

1. AI Automation
2. Data Analytics (Excel + SQL + Power BI)
3. SAP ERP
4. Salesforce
5. Cybersecurity
6. Cloud Computing (AWS/Azure)
7. AI Product Management
8. Supply Chain Analytics
9. FinOps
10. ESG & Sustainability