GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Information Industry Statistics

Reskilling essential; companies invest heavily for future digital workforce needs.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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65% of employees in the tech industry believe reskilling programs are critical for their career development

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54% of workers feel their skills are not keeping pace with technology

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78% of organizations with effective upskilling programs see improved employee retention

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52% of tech companies reported increased employee engagement after implementing reskilling programs

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Only 32% of IT professionals feel confident in their current digital skills

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81% of employees say that reskilling opportunities increase their job satisfaction

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38% of tech employees report feeling unprepared for current digital trends

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66% of employees feel that digital upskilling opportunities improve their productivity

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The global upskilling market is projected to reach $53 billion by 2027

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Globally, 12 million new digital jobs are expected to emerge by 2025, mainly requiring upskilled talent

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The percentage of online courses focused on tech skills increased by 23% in 2022

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The global e-learning market for corporate training is projected to reach $84 billion by 2026

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The demand for data scientists and analysts is predicted to grow by 28% by 2026, requiring significant reskilling efforts

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Investment in AR/VR for training purposes increased by 32% in 2023, aiming to enhance immersive learning experiences

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The global online learning market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11% from 2023 to 2030

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74% of organizations believe that upskilling “can help close critical skill gaps,”

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87% of execs consider reskilling essential to their organization’s growth

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Only 29% of companies report having a comprehensive upskilling strategy in place

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62% of organizations increased their investment in employee reskilling during 2022

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45% of professionals believe that AI will significantly change their required skill sets in the next five years

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56% of employees listed lack of skills as their top barrier to career advancement

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The average time to reskill an employee in the IT industry is approximately 6 months

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69% of organizations are implementing or planning to implement AI-driven learning platforms

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80% of executives say that reskilling initiatives are vital for digital transformation success

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41% of tech workers have participated in formal reskilling programs in the past year

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According to a survey, 55% of employees are willing to learn new skills if offered by their employer

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60% of organizations report difficulty in identifying key skills for future growth

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The median age of upskilling employees in the IT sector is 36 years old

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47% of organizations invest in online upskilling platforms like Coursera and Udemy for their workforce

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71% of HR leaders believe reskilling is more cost-effective than hiring new talent

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68% of organizations plan to increase investment in digital skills training over the next year

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44% of workers see reskilling as an opportunity to switch career fields within the tech industry

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83% of CIOs believe upskilling is critical to managing cybersecurity risks

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75% of employees believe that reskilling helps them remain relevant in the job market

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61% of organizations have a dedicated team for reskilling and upskilling initiatives

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58% of the global workforce will require digital skills retraining by 2024

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70% of technology leaders see upskilling as a way to drive innovation

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89% of organizations plan to prioritize digital skills training in the next two years

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53% of companies consider reskilling a key component of their diversity and inclusion strategy

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Nearly 60 million new digital jobs will require reskilling by 2025, according to ILO estimates

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74% of organizations say that upskilling helps improve overall productivity

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46% of tech workers believe that reskilling programs are essential to their future employability

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Companies investing in AI-powered learning see 21% faster completion rates for training modules

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65% of organizations report that reskilling has led to improved internal mobility

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83% of tech companies have incorporated gamification into their reskilling programs

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68% of professionals in digital industries participate in online webinars or workshops for upskilling

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59% of organizations plan to increase their reskilling budgets over the next year

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77% of HR professionals say they see increased employee loyalty when companies invest in reskilling programs

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49% of organizations report difficulty in measuring the ROI of upskilling initiatives

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The biggest challenge in reskilling is change management, faced by 64% of organizations

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70% of adult learners prefer microlearning modules for quick upskilling

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85% of companies offering reskilling programs report positive impacts on innovation

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40% of the global workforce lacks foundational digital skills, according to ILO reports

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83% of tech managers agree that reskilling is necessary to fill critical talent gaps

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69% of learners retain more information when engaging in hands-on reskilling activities

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90% of organizations plan to increase digital skills training post-pandemic

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66% of employee development budgets now include at least 50% allocated to reskilling initiatives

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The average ROI of upskilling programs is calculated at 43%, according to surveys

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62% of organizations report that reskilling has improved their ability to innovate

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Automation is expected to displace 85 million jobs worldwide by 2025, intensifying the need for reskilling

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70% of senior leadership believe that ongoing reskilling is necessary for future competitiveness

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75% of companies report that reskilling efforts have helped reduce recruitment costs by up to 30%

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59% of organizations leverage data analytics to identify skill gaps for targeted reskilling

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Nearly 60% of the workforce believes that reskilling is vital for long-term career sustainability

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82% of organizations rate continuous learning as a strategic priority

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46% of companies increased their reskilling budget by more than 20% in 2023

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75% of organizations agree that reskilling could address future talent shortages

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57% of HR leaders believe that integrating reskilling into onboarding increases retention

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Key Highlights

74% of organizations believe that upskilling “can help close critical skill gaps,”
87% of execs consider reskilling essential to their organization’s growth
The global upskilling market is projected to reach $53 billion by 2027
65% of employees in the tech industry believe reskilling programs are critical for their career development
Only 29% of companies report having a comprehensive upskilling strategy in place
54% of workers feel their skills are not keeping pace with technology
62% of organizations increased their investment in employee reskilling during 2022
45% of professionals believe that AI will significantly change their required skill sets in the next five years
78% of organizations with effective upskilling programs see improved employee retention
56% of employees listed lack of skills as their top barrier to career advancement
The average time to reskill an employee in the IT industry is approximately 6 months
69% of organizations are implementing or planning to implement AI-driven learning platforms
80% of executives say that reskilling initiatives are vital for digital transformation success

In an era where 85 million jobs are projected to be displaced by automation worldwide by 2025, upskilling and reskilling in the information industry have become not just strategic priorities but essential imperatives for organizations and professionals alike.

Employee Perceptions and Engagement

65% of employees in the tech industry believe reskilling programs are critical for their career development
54% of workers feel their skills are not keeping pace with technology
78% of organizations with effective upskilling programs see improved employee retention
52% of tech companies reported increased employee engagement after implementing reskilling programs
Only 32% of IT professionals feel confident in their current digital skills
81% of employees say that reskilling opportunities increase their job satisfaction
38% of tech employees report feeling unprepared for current digital trends
66% of employees feel that digital upskilling opportunities improve their productivity

Employee Perceptions and Engagement Interpretation

As the digital landscape accelerates, with only a third of IT professionals feeling confident in their skills, it's clear that upskilling and reskilling are less optional than ever—they're the insulin shot for a tech workforce fighting to keep pace and thrive in an era of rapid innovation.

Market Growth and Projections

The global upskilling market is projected to reach $53 billion by 2027
Globally, 12 million new digital jobs are expected to emerge by 2025, mainly requiring upskilled talent
The percentage of online courses focused on tech skills increased by 23% in 2022
The global e-learning market for corporate training is projected to reach $84 billion by 2026
The demand for data scientists and analysts is predicted to grow by 28% by 2026, requiring significant reskilling efforts
Investment in AR/VR for training purposes increased by 32% in 2023, aiming to enhance immersive learning experiences
The global online learning market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11% from 2023 to 2030

Market Growth and Projections Interpretation

As the digital economy accelerates towards an $84 billion e-learning frontier and a $53 billion upskilling market by 2027, it’s clear that staying ahead in tech demands not just learning but a committed revolution in how and what we reskill for, lest we fall behind as 12 million new digital roles reshape the workforce landscape.

Workforce Development and Reskilling Attitudes

74% of organizations believe that upskilling “can help close critical skill gaps,”
87% of execs consider reskilling essential to their organization’s growth
Only 29% of companies report having a comprehensive upskilling strategy in place
62% of organizations increased their investment in employee reskilling during 2022
45% of professionals believe that AI will significantly change their required skill sets in the next five years
56% of employees listed lack of skills as their top barrier to career advancement
The average time to reskill an employee in the IT industry is approximately 6 months
69% of organizations are implementing or planning to implement AI-driven learning platforms
80% of executives say that reskilling initiatives are vital for digital transformation success
41% of tech workers have participated in formal reskilling programs in the past year
According to a survey, 55% of employees are willing to learn new skills if offered by their employer
60% of organizations report difficulty in identifying key skills for future growth
The median age of upskilling employees in the IT sector is 36 years old
47% of organizations invest in online upskilling platforms like Coursera and Udemy for their workforce
71% of HR leaders believe reskilling is more cost-effective than hiring new talent
68% of organizations plan to increase investment in digital skills training over the next year
44% of workers see reskilling as an opportunity to switch career fields within the tech industry
83% of CIOs believe upskilling is critical to managing cybersecurity risks
75% of employees believe that reskilling helps them remain relevant in the job market
61% of organizations have a dedicated team for reskilling and upskilling initiatives
58% of the global workforce will require digital skills retraining by 2024
70% of technology leaders see upskilling as a way to drive innovation
89% of organizations plan to prioritize digital skills training in the next two years
53% of companies consider reskilling a key component of their diversity and inclusion strategy
Nearly 60 million new digital jobs will require reskilling by 2025, according to ILO estimates
74% of organizations say that upskilling helps improve overall productivity
46% of tech workers believe that reskilling programs are essential to their future employability
Companies investing in AI-powered learning see 21% faster completion rates for training modules
65% of organizations report that reskilling has led to improved internal mobility
83% of tech companies have incorporated gamification into their reskilling programs
68% of professionals in digital industries participate in online webinars or workshops for upskilling
59% of organizations plan to increase their reskilling budgets over the next year
77% of HR professionals say they see increased employee loyalty when companies invest in reskilling programs
49% of organizations report difficulty in measuring the ROI of upskilling initiatives
The biggest challenge in reskilling is change management, faced by 64% of organizations
70% of adult learners prefer microlearning modules for quick upskilling
85% of companies offering reskilling programs report positive impacts on innovation
40% of the global workforce lacks foundational digital skills, according to ILO reports
83% of tech managers agree that reskilling is necessary to fill critical talent gaps
69% of learners retain more information when engaging in hands-on reskilling activities
90% of organizations plan to increase digital skills training post-pandemic
66% of employee development budgets now include at least 50% allocated to reskilling initiatives
The average ROI of upskilling programs is calculated at 43%, according to surveys
62% of organizations report that reskilling has improved their ability to innovate
Automation is expected to displace 85 million jobs worldwide by 2025, intensifying the need for reskilling
70% of senior leadership believe that ongoing reskilling is necessary for future competitiveness
75% of companies report that reskilling efforts have helped reduce recruitment costs by up to 30%
59% of organizations leverage data analytics to identify skill gaps for targeted reskilling
Nearly 60% of the workforce believes that reskilling is vital for long-term career sustainability
82% of organizations rate continuous learning as a strategic priority
46% of companies increased their reskilling budget by more than 20% in 2023
75% of organizations agree that reskilling could address future talent shortages
57% of HR leaders believe that integrating reskilling into onboarding increases retention

Workforce Development and Reskilling Attitudes Interpretation

Despite 74% of organizations acknowledging that upskilling can bridge critical skill gaps, only 29% have a comprehensive strategy—highlighting that in the rapidly evolving digital landscape, proactive reskilling remains more aspirational than operational, even as 87% see it as vital for growth and 70% consider continuous learning essential for future competitiveness.