Software & Programming Languages to Make You More Valuable

When SharePoint Atlanta does a training class, many of the attendees become inspired from learning more about the SharePoint platform. Occasionally we will get individuals asking questions about other types of software and programming languages. The staff at SharePoint Atlanta has put together this slideshow of in-demand software to learn – that will greatly increase your value in the business world. Caution: The list starts off basic and moves to more advanced!

• Maya or Cinema 4D

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  Earlier we mentioned video editing, but animation software takes video making to a whole new level. Many companies love using animation videos on their websites, because they can depict anything they want and are only limited by the talents of the animation creator. Also being able to create your own Pixar-type movie could make you millions.

• Video Editing

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  Being able to edit videos clips and create stunning videos will definitely open a lot of doors for you. As the Internet increases in speed and bandwidth, companies are creating videos more and more to attract customers and increase productivity.

• Excel

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  Companies love Microsoft Excel because the software is easy to learn and is widely-used throughout the business community. The real challenge is to learn all the advanced features and become the “go-to” guru in the office, and who creates innovative spreadsheets for everyone else.

• Photoshop

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  Being savvy with a graphical design program is a great proficiency to have in your arsenal – and Photoshop is the most popular of these programs. Photoshop has many great business and personal uses. And being able to do everything from correcting photos to creating logos will make you very valuable. Caution: friends and family may be asking you for a lot of favors.

• Access

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  Microsoft Access has a lot of similarities to Excel, but the pool of people who are proficient with it is significantly smaller. With that in mind, knowing how to use this powerful database software makes you very “in-demand.” Access uses SQL language allowing you to create queries that can retrieve specific information that you want to find.

• HTML5

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  In case you didn’t know, the Internet is a pretty big deal. If you have the ability to create and edit websites, your value in the marketplace will definitely increase. This is another program that can help you in both business and personal areas.

• Java

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  Java is such a widespread program, and is used in so many areas, that it’s pretty much a prerequisite for anyone wanting to get into the programming field. Java is used by all types of computers: laptops, desktops, tablets, smartphones and even servers powering the Internet.

• AutoCAD

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  The AutoCAD software is a great program to use if you’re wanting to actually build something (it’s a must-have at engineering firms). You may be surprised to know that many individuals in less technical fields (like interior designers) have a good working knowledge of the program, and this makes them very valuable.

• Visual Basic

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  Visual Basic is a programming language that might be a bit of a challenge to learn. If you’ve ever created macros in Excel, Word, etc. you know that the ability to create mini-programs to improve productivity is very well-received by companies. Visual Basic takes macro capabilities to a whole new level. Visual Studio is one of the many software programs that helps write Visual Basic code.