GITNUXREPORT 2026

Course Demand Statistics

Demand for technology and professional courses is surging dramatically across all learning platforms.

Written by Priyanka Sharma·Edited by Julian Richter·Fact-checked by Abigail Foster

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Feb 13, 2026·Next review: Aug 2026

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NCES 2023 data showed U.S. college enrollment in Computer Science bachelor's programs rose 12% to 109,000 students

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UNESCO 2022 report: Global engineering course enrollments increased 18% to 15 million undergraduates worldwide

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IPEDS 2023: Nursing program enrollments in U.S. universities hit 1.2 million, up 15% YoY

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QS World University Rankings 2024: Demand for MBA programs grew 22% in Asia-Pacific, with 450,000 applications

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Times Higher Education 2023: STEM undergraduate courses saw 25% enrollment surge to 8.7 million in Europe

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College Board 2023: AP Calculus enrollments reached 450,000 high school students transitioning to college, up 10%

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Harvard Crimson 2023 survey: CS course demand at Ivy Leagues overflowed with 3,500 students for 1,200 seats

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UC Berkeley 2023: Data Science major applications doubled to 5,000 for 800 spots

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MIT 2023 enrollment: AI-related courses had waitlists of 2,000 students per class, up 40%

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Stanford 2023: Machine Learning course enrollments hit 4,200, exceeding capacity by 300%

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NYU 2023: Business Analytics programs enrolled 1,800 grad students, 28% growth

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UCLA 2023: Public Health courses saw 2,500 enrollments, up 20% post-COVID

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Yale 2023: Economics majors increased 15% to 650 students amid market trends

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Princeton 2023: Neuroscience course demand led to 1,200 applicants for 300 seats

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Columbia 2023: Sustainability MBA track filled with 900 applications, 35% YoY

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Duke 2023: Biomedical Engineering enrollments rose 19% to 1,100 undergrads

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NCES Fall 2023: Total U.S. postsecondary enrollment stabilized at 15.4 million, but STEM fields up 8%

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EdTech global market 2023: K-12 online courses demand grew 19% to $50 billion

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Outschool 2023: 1.5 million K-12 class enrollments in live online courses, up 28%

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ABCmouse 2023: 5 million preschool course subscriptions, 15% YoY growth

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IXL Learning 2023: Math courses used by 14 million students, up 20%

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DreamBox 2023: Adaptive math lessons delivered to 2.8 million K-8 students, 22% increase

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Duolingo for Schools 2023: 10 million K-12 language learners, up 30%

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Lifelong learning platforms like AARP Skills Builder 2023: 500,000 senior enrollments in tech courses, 25% rise

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ProLiteracy 2023: Adult basic education courses served 1.2 million learners, up 12%

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Senior Planet 2023: Tech literacy courses enrolled 120,000 adults over 60, 35% growth

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Coursera for Campus 2023: 1 million lifelong learners from universities, up 40%

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Udemy Personal Development 2023: 3.2 million adult enrollments in hobby courses, 18% increase

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LinkedIn Learning lifelong 2023: Soft skills courses for 50+ age group: 2 million completions, up 26%

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Khan Academy adult usage 2023: 8 million hours in GED prep courses, 21% rise

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edX MicroBachelors for adults 2023: 250,000 enrollments in career switch courses, 32% growth

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FutureLearn lifelong 2023: 600,000 hobby and wellness course starts, up 29%

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Code.org 2023: Hour of Code K-12 reached 100 million students, 16% YoY

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Amplify 2023: Digital ELA curriculum adopted by 6 million K-12 students, up 14%

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Nearpod 2023: Interactive lessons used 20 million times in K-12, 23% increase

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Rosetta Stone K-12 2023: Language programs in 5,000 schools, 1.8 million users, up 19%

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Lifelong Learning Institute 2023: U.S. programs enrolled 300,000 seniors, 17% growth

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In 2023, Coursera reported a 35% year-over-year increase in enrollments for AI and Machine Learning courses, reaching 5.2 million learners globally

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Udemy's 2023 Workplace Learning Index showed Python programming courses had 1.8 million enrollments, up 28% from 2022, driven by data analytics demand

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edX revealed in 2022 that Data Science MicroMasters programs saw 450,000 enrollments, a 40% rise, with 60% from professionals seeking career advancement

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LinkedIn Learning's 2023 report indicated 42% of learners pursued Digital Marketing courses, totaling 12 million views, up 25% YoY

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FutureLearn's 2023 data showed Healthcare Management courses enrolled 320,000 users, increasing 32% amid post-pandemic skills gaps

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Coursera's 2024 Global Skills Report noted Cloud Computing enrollments surged 50% to 3.1 million, led by AWS certifications

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Udemy Business 2023 stats: Cybersecurity courses hit 950,000 enrollments, 38% growth, with 70% corporate adoption

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Khan Academy reported 15 million hours of Calculus course engagement in 2023, up 22% from prior year

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Skillshare's 2023 trends: Graphic Design courses saw 2.4 million class enrollments, 29% increase

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MasterClass 2023 data: Writing and Storytelling courses enrolled 180,000 premium members, 25% YoY growth

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Pluralsight 2023: DevOps courses had 1.2 million completions, up 41%

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Brilliant.org 2023: Math and Physics problem-solving courses reached 4.5 million sessions, 30% rise

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Codecademy 2023 Pro: Web Development paths enrolled 750,000, growth of 35%

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DataCamp 2023: SQL courses saw 2.1 million enrollments, 44% increase

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Treehouse 2023: JavaScript tracks had 600,000 active learners, up 27%

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Coursera 2023: Business Strategy specializations enrolled 1.9 million, 31% YoY

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Udemy 2024 Q1: Excel Mastery courses hit 1.5 million sales, 26% growth

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edX 2023: Sustainability courses enrolled 280,000, up 39%

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LinkedIn Learning 2024: Leadership courses viewed 8.5 million times, 24% increase

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FutureLearn 2024: Psychology courses reached 410,000 enrollments, 33% rise

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Coursera 2023 AI demand: 4.8 million enrollments in generative AI courses worldwide, up 1,400% since ChatGPT launch

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Udemy 2023: Generative AI courses sold 1.2 million units in first year

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CompTIA 2023: IT Fundamentals certification exams taken numbered 250,000, up 30%

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Google Career Certificates 2023: Data Analytics certs completed by 150,000 learners, 45% growth

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AWS 2023: Certified Cloud Practitioner exams reached 1.1 million globally, up 52%

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Cisco CCNA 2023: 400,000 certifications awarded, demand up 27% in networking

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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals 2023: 650,000 exam registrations, 39% YoY increase

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PMP 2023: Project Management Professional certs issued 70,000, up 12% amid remote work

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Salesforce Certified Administrator 2023: 180,000 certifications, 41% growth

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HubSpot Inbound Marketing 2023: 300,000 certifications downloaded, up 34%

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ISACA CISM 2023: Cybersecurity Management certs hit 45,000 new, 29% rise

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Six Sigma Green Belt 2023: 120,000 certifications globally, 25% increase

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CFA Level 1 2023: 200,000 exams registered, up 18% in finance demand

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SHRM-CP 2023: HR Certified Professional exams: 90,000 passed, 22% YoY

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ITIL 4 Foundation 2023: 550,000 certifications, 36% growth in IT service mgmt

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Oracle Java SE 2023: 110,000 certs issued, up 31%

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Google IT Support Professional 2023: 220,000 completions, 48% surge

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AWS Solutions Architect 2023: 350,000 certifications, 55% increase

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Coursera Google UX Design Cert 2023: 100,000 completions, 42% growth

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LinkedIn Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst 2023: 80,000 badges earned, up 28%

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BLS 2023: Welding training programs saw 350,000 enrollments in U.S. vocational schools, up 14%

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DOL 2023: Automotive technician apprenticeships reached 75,000 starts, 20% growth

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NCCER 2023: Construction craft training enrolled 120,000 workers, up 16%

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HVAC Excellence 2023: Heating/AC certification courses: 95,000 completers, 18% rise

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Culinary Institute of America 2023: Culinary arts programs had 4,500 enrollments, up 12%

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Esthetics & Cosmetology schools 2023: 160,000 students enrolled per NCES, 11% increase

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Truck Driver Training 2023: FMCSA data: 300,000 CDL course starts, 25% YoY

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Electrician Apprenticeships 2023: IEC reported 52,000 active, up 22%

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Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors 2023: 28,000 apprentices enrolled, 19% growth

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Dental Assisting vocational programs 2023: 70,000 enrollments, 15% rise per ADA

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Medical Coding vocational courses 2023: AAPC: 45,000 certifications from training, up 17%

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Cosmetology vocational schools 2023: 250,000 students nationwide, 13% increase

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Barbering training programs 2023: 40,000 enrollments, up 10%

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Phlebotomy technician courses 2023: 85,000 completers, 21% growth

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CNC Machining vocational training 2023: 55,000 students, up 24%

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While artificial intelligence courses saw enrollments explode by 1,400% in a single year, a broader analysis of the latest data reveals a global surge in demand across virtually every learning sector—from vocational trades to Ivy League classrooms—as people worldwide race to acquire the skills defining our future.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, Coursera reported a 35% year-over-year increase in enrollments for AI and Machine Learning courses, reaching 5.2 million learners globally
Udemy's 2023 Workplace Learning Index showed Python programming courses had 1.8 million enrollments, up 28% from 2022, driven by data analytics demand
edX revealed in 2022 that Data Science MicroMasters programs saw 450,000 enrollments, a 40% rise, with 60% from professionals seeking career advancement
NCES 2023 data showed U.S. college enrollment in Computer Science bachelor's programs rose 12% to 109,000 students
UNESCO 2022 report: Global engineering course enrollments increased 18% to 15 million undergraduates worldwide
IPEDS 2023: Nursing program enrollments in U.S. universities hit 1.2 million, up 15% YoY
CompTIA 2023: IT Fundamentals certification exams taken numbered 250,000, up 30%
Google Career Certificates 2023: Data Analytics certs completed by 150,000 learners, 45% growth
AWS 2023: Certified Cloud Practitioner exams reached 1.1 million globally, up 52%
BLS 2023: Welding training programs saw 350,000 enrollments in U.S. vocational schools, up 14%
DOL 2023: Automotive technician apprenticeships reached 75,000 starts, 20% growth
NCCER 2023: Construction craft training enrolled 120,000 workers, up 16%
EdTech global market 2023: K-12 online courses demand grew 19% to $50 billion
Outschool 2023: 1.5 million K-12 class enrollments in live online courses, up 28%
ABCmouse 2023: 5 million preschool course subscriptions, 15% YoY growth

Demand for technology and professional courses is surging dramatically across all learning platforms.

Higher Education Demand

1NCES 2023 data showed U.S. college enrollment in Computer Science bachelor's programs rose 12% to 109,000 students

Verified

2UNESCO 2022 report: Global engineering course enrollments increased 18% to 15 million undergraduates worldwide

Verified

3IPEDS 2023: Nursing program enrollments in U.S. universities hit 1.2 million, up 15% YoY

Verified

4QS World University Rankings 2024: Demand for MBA programs grew 22% in Asia-Pacific, with 450,000 applications

Directional

5Times Higher Education 2023: STEM undergraduate courses saw 25% enrollment surge to 8.7 million in Europe

Single source

6College Board 2023: AP Calculus enrollments reached 450,000 high school students transitioning to college, up 10%

Verified

7Harvard Crimson 2023 survey: CS course demand at Ivy Leagues overflowed with 3,500 students for 1,200 seats

Verified

8UC Berkeley 2023: Data Science major applications doubled to 5,000 for 800 spots

Verified

9MIT 2023 enrollment: AI-related courses had waitlists of 2,000 students per class, up 40%

Directional

10Stanford 2023: Machine Learning course enrollments hit 4,200, exceeding capacity by 300%

Single source

11NYU 2023: Business Analytics programs enrolled 1,800 grad students, 28% growth

Verified

12UCLA 2023: Public Health courses saw 2,500 enrollments, up 20% post-COVID

Verified

13Yale 2023: Economics majors increased 15% to 650 students amid market trends

Verified

14Princeton 2023: Neuroscience course demand led to 1,200 applicants for 300 seats

Directional

15Columbia 2023: Sustainability MBA track filled with 900 applications, 35% YoY

Single source

16Duke 2023: Biomedical Engineering enrollments rose 19% to 1,100 undergrads

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17NCES Fall 2023: Total U.S. postsecondary enrollment stabilized at 15.4 million, but STEM fields up 8%

Verified

Higher Education Demand Interpretation

While we're all trying to choose between coding, curing, or calculating our futures, the numbers shout back: tech, health, and business are where the global classroom is placing its bets.

K-12 and Lifelong Learning Demand

1EdTech global market 2023: K-12 online courses demand grew 19% to $50 billion

Verified

2Outschool 2023: 1.5 million K-12 class enrollments in live online courses, up 28%

Verified

3ABCmouse 2023: 5 million preschool course subscriptions, 15% YoY growth

Verified

4IXL Learning 2023: Math courses used by 14 million students, up 20%

Directional

5DreamBox 2023: Adaptive math lessons delivered to 2.8 million K-8 students, 22% increase

Single source

6Duolingo for Schools 2023: 10 million K-12 language learners, up 30%

Verified

7Lifelong learning platforms like AARP Skills Builder 2023: 500,000 senior enrollments in tech courses, 25% rise

Verified

8ProLiteracy 2023: Adult basic education courses served 1.2 million learners, up 12%

Verified

9Senior Planet 2023: Tech literacy courses enrolled 120,000 adults over 60, 35% growth

Directional

10Coursera for Campus 2023: 1 million lifelong learners from universities, up 40%

Single source

11Udemy Personal Development 2023: 3.2 million adult enrollments in hobby courses, 18% increase

Verified

12LinkedIn Learning lifelong 2023: Soft skills courses for 50+ age group: 2 million completions, up 26%

Verified

13Khan Academy adult usage 2023: 8 million hours in GED prep courses, 21% rise

Verified

14edX MicroBachelors for adults 2023: 250,000 enrollments in career switch courses, 32% growth

Directional

15FutureLearn lifelong 2023: 600,000 hobby and wellness course starts, up 29%

Single source

16Code.org 2023: Hour of Code K-12 reached 100 million students, 16% YoY

Verified

17Amplify 2023: Digital ELA curriculum adopted by 6 million K-12 students, up 14%

Verified

18Nearpod 2023: Interactive lessons used 20 million times in K-12, 23% increase

Verified

19Rosetta Stone K-12 2023: Language programs in 5,000 schools, 1.8 million users, up 19%

Directional

20Lifelong Learning Institute 2023: U.S. programs enrolled 300,000 seniors, 17% growth

Single source

K-12 and Lifelong Learning Demand Interpretation

Parents are now outspending their kids on edtech, but only because they're racing to keep up with them.

Online Learning Demand

1In 2023, Coursera reported a 35% year-over-year increase in enrollments for AI and Machine Learning courses, reaching 5.2 million learners globally

Verified

2Udemy's 2023 Workplace Learning Index showed Python programming courses had 1.8 million enrollments, up 28% from 2022, driven by data analytics demand

Verified

3edX revealed in 2022 that Data Science MicroMasters programs saw 450,000 enrollments, a 40% rise, with 60% from professionals seeking career advancement

Verified

4LinkedIn Learning's 2023 report indicated 42% of learners pursued Digital Marketing courses, totaling 12 million views, up 25% YoY

Directional

5FutureLearn's 2023 data showed Healthcare Management courses enrolled 320,000 users, increasing 32% amid post-pandemic skills gaps

Single source

6Coursera's 2024 Global Skills Report noted Cloud Computing enrollments surged 50% to 3.1 million, led by AWS certifications

Verified

7Udemy Business 2023 stats: Cybersecurity courses hit 950,000 enrollments, 38% growth, with 70% corporate adoption

Verified

8Khan Academy reported 15 million hours of Calculus course engagement in 2023, up 22% from prior year

Verified

9Skillshare's 2023 trends: Graphic Design courses saw 2.4 million class enrollments, 29% increase

Directional

10MasterClass 2023 data: Writing and Storytelling courses enrolled 180,000 premium members, 25% YoY growth

Single source

11Pluralsight 2023: DevOps courses had 1.2 million completions, up 41%

Verified

12Brilliant.org 2023: Math and Physics problem-solving courses reached 4.5 million sessions, 30% rise

Verified

13Codecademy 2023 Pro: Web Development paths enrolled 750,000, growth of 35%

Verified

14DataCamp 2023: SQL courses saw 2.1 million enrollments, 44% increase

Directional

15Treehouse 2023: JavaScript tracks had 600,000 active learners, up 27%

Single source

16Coursera 2023: Business Strategy specializations enrolled 1.9 million, 31% YoY

Verified

17Udemy 2024 Q1: Excel Mastery courses hit 1.5 million sales, 26% growth

Verified

18edX 2023: Sustainability courses enrolled 280,000, up 39%

Verified

19LinkedIn Learning 2024: Leadership courses viewed 8.5 million times, 24% increase

Directional

20FutureLearn 2024: Psychology courses reached 410,000 enrollments, 33% rise

Single source

21Coursera 2023 AI demand: 4.8 million enrollments in generative AI courses worldwide, up 1,400% since ChatGPT launch

Verified

22Udemy 2023: Generative AI courses sold 1.2 million units in first year

Verified

Online Learning Demand Interpretation

From Python scripting and SQL queries to generative AI experiments and leadership modules, the global workforce is frantically upskilling, turning online learning platforms into the new office watercooler where everyone is nervously discussing the one skill they haven't mastered yet.

Professional Certification Demand

1CompTIA 2023: IT Fundamentals certification exams taken numbered 250,000, up 30%

Verified

2Google Career Certificates 2023: Data Analytics certs completed by 150,000 learners, 45% growth

Verified

3AWS 2023: Certified Cloud Practitioner exams reached 1.1 million globally, up 52%

Verified

4Cisco CCNA 2023: 400,000 certifications awarded, demand up 27% in networking

Directional

5Microsoft Azure Fundamentals 2023: 650,000 exam registrations, 39% YoY increase

Single source

6PMP 2023: Project Management Professional certs issued 70,000, up 12% amid remote work

Verified

7Salesforce Certified Administrator 2023: 180,000 certifications, 41% growth

Verified

8HubSpot Inbound Marketing 2023: 300,000 certifications downloaded, up 34%

Verified

9ISACA CISM 2023: Cybersecurity Management certs hit 45,000 new, 29% rise

Directional

10Six Sigma Green Belt 2023: 120,000 certifications globally, 25% increase

Single source

11CFA Level 1 2023: 200,000 exams registered, up 18% in finance demand

Verified

12SHRM-CP 2023: HR Certified Professional exams: 90,000 passed, 22% YoY

Verified

13ITIL 4 Foundation 2023: 550,000 certifications, 36% growth in IT service mgmt

Verified

14Oracle Java SE 2023: 110,000 certs issued, up 31%

Directional

15Google IT Support Professional 2023: 220,000 completions, 48% surge

Single source

16AWS Solutions Architect 2023: 350,000 certifications, 55% increase

Verified

17Coursera Google UX Design Cert 2023: 100,000 completions, 42% growth

Verified

18LinkedIn Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst 2023: 80,000 badges earned, up 28%

Verified

Professional Certification Demand Interpretation

The data screams a collective, caffeine-fueled upskilling frenzy, where everyone from IT newbies to finance hopefuls is scrambling to prove they can wrangle clouds, data, and projects with the desperate energy of someone whose resume is one certification away from being algorithm-proof.

Vocational Training Demand

1BLS 2023: Welding training programs saw 350,000 enrollments in U.S. vocational schools, up 14%

Verified

2DOL 2023: Automotive technician apprenticeships reached 75,000 starts, 20% growth

Verified

3NCCER 2023: Construction craft training enrolled 120,000 workers, up 16%

Verified

4HVAC Excellence 2023: Heating/AC certification courses: 95,000 completers, 18% rise

Directional

5Culinary Institute of America 2023: Culinary arts programs had 4,500 enrollments, up 12%

Single source

6Esthetics & Cosmetology schools 2023: 160,000 students enrolled per NCES, 11% increase

Verified

7Truck Driver Training 2023: FMCSA data: 300,000 CDL course starts, 25% YoY

Verified

8Electrician Apprenticeships 2023: IEC reported 52,000 active, up 22%

Verified

9Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors 2023: 28,000 apprentices enrolled, 19% growth

Directional

10Dental Assisting vocational programs 2023: 70,000 enrollments, 15% rise per ADA

Single source

11Medical Coding vocational courses 2023: AAPC: 45,000 certifications from training, up 17%

Verified

12Cosmetology vocational schools 2023: 250,000 students nationwide, 13% increase

Verified

13Barbering training programs 2023: 40,000 enrollments, up 10%

Verified

14Phlebotomy technician courses 2023: 85,000 completers, 21% growth

Directional

15CNC Machining vocational training 2023: 55,000 students, up 24%

Single source

Vocational Training Demand Interpretation

Amid all the chatter about robots taking jobs, these booming enrollment numbers prove that America's hands are busier than ever, quietly building, fixing, and beautifying the very world the algorithms pretend to run.