What Are The Most In Demand Tech Careers In 2026?
Recent research conducted by Fasthosts utilizing average monthly UK search data from Semrush highlights the growing demand for tech-related learning within the UK. This study tracks the frequency of searches for courses associated with specific careers…
Recent research conducted by Fasthosts utilizing average monthly UK search data from Semrush highlights the growing demand for tech-related learning within the UK. This study tracks the frequency of searches for courses associated with specific careers and skills, indicating an increasing interest in training that directly impacts employability.
While the data measures learning interest rather than recruitment activity, it provides insight into the subjects that individuals are keen to study. Searches predominantly focus on roles related to digital systems, online sales, and project delivery—key areas that align with everyday business operations.
According to the Semrush data referenced by Fasthosts, IT courses lead with 74,090 average monthly searches. This is followed by digital marketing at 67,180 and project management at 65,670. These figures suggest a notable interest in careers that combine technical knowledge with planning and coordination skills.
Creative fields also command significant attention, with graphic design courses garnering 34,590 searches per month. Combined searches for web design, UX design, and web development surpass 42,000, underscoring the continued relevance of creative training alongside coding and data skills.
The report indicates, "UK learners are upskilling at an all-time high," and notes a proactive approach by individuals equipping themselves with the necessary tools to thrive in a digital-first economy. This behavior is linked more to career aspirations than casual interest.
While the data measures learning interest rather than recruitment activity, it provides insight into the subjects that individuals are keen to study.
Search interest is concentrated around well-recognized job titles. The Fasthosts study, leveraging Semrush data, ranks the most-searched courses associated with specific careers:
IT course: 74,090 searches Digital marketing course: 67,180 searches Project manager course: 65,670 searches Graphic design course: 34,590 searches Software engineer course: 32,530 searches Data analyst course: 20,890 searches Machine learning engineer course: 17,240 searches Web designer course: 16,160 searches UX designer course: 13,670 searches Product manager course: 13,000 searches
Additional interest is seen in development and automation roles. Web developer courses record 12,360 searches, business analyst courses 11,160, and automation engineer courses 10,790. Cybersecurity courses tally 8,870 searches, while UI designer courses stand at 7,440.
The report posits that these search trends reflect deliberate career planning, highlighting a focus on long-term career paths over short-term interests. Creative roles are prevalent in the list, suggesting sustained value in visual and user-focused skills alongside data and automation training.
Skill-based searches surpass those linked to specific job titles. According to Semrush data shared by Fasthosts, AI courses lead the ranking with 127,790 average monthly searches. This is followed by Excel at 79,550, coding at 56,770, and Python at 54,640.
AI course: 127,790 searches Excel course: 79,550 searches Coding course: 56,770 searches Python course: 54,640 searches Bookkeeping course: 37,860 searches SEO course: 32,370 searches Xero course: 25,590 searches Power BI course: 19,120 searches SQL course: 17,410 searches Machine learning course: 17,240 searches
There is steady interest in programming languages, with C++ courses reaching 15,500 searches, UX design courses at 13,670, and AWS courses at 12,950. Automation courses tally 10,790 searches, while Java courses attract 10,130 searches.
Based on reporting by techround.co.uk.