Software testing trends. Importance of Python programming is increased specially on test automation steam. Also Open source tools like Selenium, JMeter demand is increased in IT companies.
Another importance area which testers can learn expertise for future opening is Mobile app testing as the popularity is tremendously increasing.
Agile testing and CI tools usage is increased already – most of the complex IT projects are handled using SCRUM methodologies. Script-less automation is another specialization already in place with automation. This uses customized keywords so that both functional and technical team could use and easily relate to functional requirements.
In conclusion – Open source tools and Mobile apps are showing good opportunities unless new technologies replace this.