IBM and others have already foreseen the need for skilled RFID workers and are trying to do something about expected shortage, especially of IT people. To start with, they're offering free RFID system modelling tools that help businesses understand standards and get up to speed much faster.

The IBM tools, however, do require other not so free software before they'll run. Other companies have taken a different approach, offering up RFID equipment and lab facilities to universities and colleges.

Additional sources: Information Week.