GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Engineering Industry Statistics

Most engineering firms prioritize upskilling, boosting innovation and competitiveness.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Only 35% of engineering curricula in universities include dedicated reskilling modules

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90% of engineering students believe that industry-relevant skills should be integrated into university curriculums

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74% of engineering students believe that hands-on training accelerates learning

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61% of engineering companies report a skills crisis impacting project delivery timelines

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Engineering sector training budgets increased by an average of 20% during 2022

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57% of engineering companies increased their training budgets post-pandemic to support remote work adaptation

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Investment in virtual mentorship programs for engineers grew by 35% in 2022

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Investment in AI-based skill assessment tools increased by 45% between 2021 and 2023

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40% of engineering firms looking to implement AI-driven training programs have faced challenges with integration

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87% of engineering companies plan to increase their investment in employee upskilling in the next year

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65% of engineers believe that reskilling is essential to stay competitive

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The global engineering upskilling market is expected to reach $45 billion by 2027

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70% of engineering firms that invest in upskilling report improved productivity

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42% of engineers have taken online courses in the past year for skill enhancement

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Nearly 60% of engineering professionals identify automation as their top reskilling priority

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78% of senior engineering managers see continuous learning as key to innovation

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The adoption of AR/VR for engineering training increased by 55% over the last three years

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45% of engineering employees feel unprepared for the digital transformation in their industries

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The number of online courses targeting engineering skills grew by 150% between 2020 and 2023

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80% of engineering companies reported a skills gap in digital and software skills

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Reskilling efforts led to a 30% reduction in project delays in some engineering firms

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50% of new engineering hires require upskilling within their first year

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68% of engineers plan to pursue further certifications or professional development courses over the next 12 months

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60% of companies use AI tools to identify skill gaps among their engineering teams

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The interest in coding bootcamps for engineers increased by 40% in 2023

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52% of engineering managers say that soft skills are increasingly important alongside technical skills

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65% of engineering firms report difficulties in recruiting skilled talent, highlighting the importance of reskilling initiatives

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Digital skill training investments are expected to grow at a CAGR of 18% until 2025

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75% of engineers believe that virtual labs and simulators are effective for upskilling

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The percentage of engineering companies offering formal reskilling programs increased from 45% to 72% between 2019 and 2023

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42% of engineers training online reported higher engagement levels than traditional classroom training

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35% of engineering firms have adopted micro-credentialing as a way to certify upskilled employees

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58% of engineering reskilling programs include focus on sustainability and green technologies

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47% of engineering companies have partnered with online learning platforms for employee training

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Engineering firms that prioritize upskilling saw a 25% increase in employee retention

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82% of engineers view lifelong learning as critical to career success

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The global demand for engineering reskilling programs is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12% from 2023 to 2030

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Companies investing in upskilling reported a 15% increase in innovation outputs within 18 months

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78% of engineers agree that reskilling should be an ongoing priority for organizations

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The number of certified digital skills in the engineering industry increased by 60% between 2020 and 2023

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66% of engineers see upskilling as necessary to adapt to Industry 4.0 changes

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55% of engineering training programs now incorporate AI or machine learning tools

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45% of engineering organizations have experienced increased training costs due to rapid technological change

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69% of engineering managers report difficulties in pinpointing skill deficiencies, hindering effective upskilling

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78% of engineers believe reskilling supports their career advancement

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The number of engineering certifications related to AI, IoT, and data analytics has increased by 50% over the past three years

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80% of engineering firms prioritize sustainability in their reskilling programs

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54% of engineers reported that upskilling programs improved their job satisfaction

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71% of engineering companies in the Asia-Pacific region are investing more in digital skills training due to Industry 4.0

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The average time to reskill an engineer to new digital roles has decreased from 12 months to 8 months over the last five years

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37% of engineering professionals believe that traditional classroom training is less effective than digital alternatives

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Key Highlights

87% of engineering companies plan to increase their investment in employee upskilling in the next year
65% of engineers believe that reskilling is essential to stay competitive
The global engineering upskilling market is expected to reach $45 billion by 2027
70% of engineering firms that invest in upskilling report improved productivity
42% of engineers have taken online courses in the past year for skill enhancement
Nearly 60% of engineering professionals identify automation as their top reskilling priority
78% of senior engineering managers see continuous learning as key to innovation
Only 35% of engineering curricula in universities include dedicated reskilling modules
The adoption of AR/VR for engineering training increased by 55% over the last three years
45% of engineering employees feel unprepared for the digital transformation in their industries
The number of online courses targeting engineering skills grew by 150% between 2020 and 2023
80% of engineering companies reported a skills gap in digital and software skills
Reskilling efforts led to a 30% reduction in project delays in some engineering firms

As the engineering industry accelerates into a digital future, with 87% of companies boosting investment in upskilling and reskilling becoming essential for remaining competitive, the race is on to bridge critical skills gaps and foster innovation through continuous learning.

Educational and Curriculum Developments

Only 35% of engineering curricula in universities include dedicated reskilling modules
90% of engineering students believe that industry-relevant skills should be integrated into university curriculums
74% of engineering students believe that hands-on training accelerates learning

Educational and Curriculum Developments Interpretation

Despite the clear consensus among engineering students that industry-relevant skills and hands-on training are essential, a startling 65% of university curricula lack dedicated reskilling modules, revealing a disconnect between education and the rapidly evolving engineering landscape.

Industry Challenges

61% of engineering companies report a skills crisis impacting project delivery timelines

Industry Challenges Interpretation

With 61% of engineering firms facing a skills crisis stalling project timelines, it's clear that upskilling and reskilling aren't just buzzwords—they're the engineering industry’s urgent blueprint for keeping progress on track.

Investment and Budget Trends in Engineering Skills

Engineering sector training budgets increased by an average of 20% during 2022
57% of engineering companies increased their training budgets post-pandemic to support remote work adaptation
Investment in virtual mentorship programs for engineers grew by 35% in 2022
Investment in AI-based skill assessment tools increased by 45% between 2021 and 2023

Investment and Budget Trends in Engineering Skills Interpretation

As engineering firms turbocharge their upskilling and reskilling efforts—with breaks in the budget, virtual mentorship, and AI-driven assessments—it's clear that staying ahead of technological and remote work demands has become as vital as the engineering itself.

Technological Integration in Engineering Training

40% of engineering firms looking to implement AI-driven training programs have faced challenges with integration

Technological Integration in Engineering Training Interpretation

While nearly half of engineering firms aiming to adopt AI-driven training grapple with integration hurdles, this underscores the need for more streamlined solutions to truly harness the transformative potential of AI in upskilling and reskilling efforts.

Workforce Upskilling and Reskilling

87% of engineering companies plan to increase their investment in employee upskilling in the next year
65% of engineers believe that reskilling is essential to stay competitive
The global engineering upskilling market is expected to reach $45 billion by 2027
70% of engineering firms that invest in upskilling report improved productivity
42% of engineers have taken online courses in the past year for skill enhancement
Nearly 60% of engineering professionals identify automation as their top reskilling priority
78% of senior engineering managers see continuous learning as key to innovation
The adoption of AR/VR for engineering training increased by 55% over the last three years
45% of engineering employees feel unprepared for the digital transformation in their industries
The number of online courses targeting engineering skills grew by 150% between 2020 and 2023
80% of engineering companies reported a skills gap in digital and software skills
Reskilling efforts led to a 30% reduction in project delays in some engineering firms
50% of new engineering hires require upskilling within their first year
68% of engineers plan to pursue further certifications or professional development courses over the next 12 months
60% of companies use AI tools to identify skill gaps among their engineering teams
The interest in coding bootcamps for engineers increased by 40% in 2023
52% of engineering managers say that soft skills are increasingly important alongside technical skills
65% of engineering firms report difficulties in recruiting skilled talent, highlighting the importance of reskilling initiatives
Digital skill training investments are expected to grow at a CAGR of 18% until 2025
75% of engineers believe that virtual labs and simulators are effective for upskilling
The percentage of engineering companies offering formal reskilling programs increased from 45% to 72% between 2019 and 2023
42% of engineers training online reported higher engagement levels than traditional classroom training
35% of engineering firms have adopted micro-credentialing as a way to certify upskilled employees
58% of engineering reskilling programs include focus on sustainability and green technologies
47% of engineering companies have partnered with online learning platforms for employee training
Engineering firms that prioritize upskilling saw a 25% increase in employee retention
82% of engineers view lifelong learning as critical to career success
The global demand for engineering reskilling programs is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12% from 2023 to 2030
Companies investing in upskilling reported a 15% increase in innovation outputs within 18 months
78% of engineers agree that reskilling should be an ongoing priority for organizations
The number of certified digital skills in the engineering industry increased by 60% between 2020 and 2023
66% of engineers see upskilling as necessary to adapt to Industry 4.0 changes
55% of engineering training programs now incorporate AI or machine learning tools
45% of engineering organizations have experienced increased training costs due to rapid technological change
69% of engineering managers report difficulties in pinpointing skill deficiencies, hindering effective upskilling
78% of engineers believe reskilling supports their career advancement
The number of engineering certifications related to AI, IoT, and data analytics has increased by 50% over the past three years
80% of engineering firms prioritize sustainability in their reskilling programs
54% of engineers reported that upskilling programs improved their job satisfaction
71% of engineering companies in the Asia-Pacific region are investing more in digital skills training due to Industry 4.0
The average time to reskill an engineer to new digital roles has decreased from 12 months to 8 months over the last five years
37% of engineering professionals believe that traditional classroom training is less effective than digital alternatives

Workforce Upskilling and Reskilling Interpretation

With 87% of engineering firms ramping up their upskilling investments and an industry poised to hit $45 billion by 2027, it's clear that in the race for innovation, engineers are betting on continuous learning—powered by AI, VR, and micro-credentials—to turn skill gaps into competitive advantages, ensuring that adaptability, not just competition, remains the engineers’ new signature move.