GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Information Technology Industry Statistics

IT upskilling vital; industry invests heavily to stay competitive and innovative.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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65% of organizations have increased their investment in employee training over the past year

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The global upskilling market in IT is projected to reach $242 billion by 2027

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The annual spending on employee training in the IT sector increased by 20% in 2023

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60% of IT courses are now delivered digitally, reflecting a shift toward remote upskilling methods

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Gartner reports that 90% of organizations will have a formal upskilling program by 2025, up from 60% in 2022

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Investment in AI and machine learning skills training increased by 30% in 2023 among IT companies

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The number of online upskilling platforms dedicated to IT grew by 45% in 2023, reflecting increased demand for accessible training

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The use of gamified learning in IT upskilling programs increased by 55% in 2023, improving engagement and retention

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Tech skills such as cloud computing saw a 50% increase in demand in 2023, emphasizing the need for reskilling

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48% of IT managers say that lack of skills is their primary challenge in digital transformation projects

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The global demand for cybersecurity professionals is expected to grow by 35% through 2025, underlining the importance of reskilling in cybersecurity

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Reskilling programs targeting emerging technologies like IoT and blockchain increased by 40% in 2023, highlighting evolving industry needs

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70% of IT professionals agree that soft skills such as communication and teamwork are increasingly important alongside technical skills

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The demand for data science skills increased by 50% in 2023, prompting significant reskilling initiatives

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70% of IT professionals believe upskilling is necessary to stay relevant in the industry

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80% of IT managers say that continuous learning and upskilling are critical to their company's digital transformation efforts

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60% of new IT roles created in 2023 required reskilling of existing employees

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50% of IT workers who undergo reskilling report increased job satisfaction

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75% of organizations plan to increase their upskilling initiatives in the next two years

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By 2025, 70% of enterprise digitization efforts will require new skills and competencies

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88% of IT decision-makers agree that upskilling is essential for maintaining competitive advantage

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The average time spent on upskilling initiatives by IT teams increased from 12 to 20 hours per month in 2023

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92% of organizations agree that reskilling and upskilling can help reduce employee turnover

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The median salary increase for IT professionals who reskill is approximately 15%, compared to those who do not

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65% of IT workers believe that micro-credentials and badges will become a standard part of reskilling

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Online courses and certifications have seen a 60% growth in enrollments among IT professionals in 2023

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Companies that actively invest in upskilling show a 20% higher productivity rate

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78% of IT professionals re-skill to adapt to rapidly changing technology landscapes

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70% of companies plan to implement AI and machine learning training programs for their IT staff

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85% of organizations consider upskilling essential for future-proofing their workforce

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Despite rapid technological change, only 40% of IT professionals receive formal training annually

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55% of IT organizations have formal reskilling programs in place as of 2023

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62% of IT employees engage in self-directed upskilling activities, often through online resources

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80% of IT leaders believe that reskilling initiatives support innovation and agility

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52% of IT departments offer in-house training programs, focusing on current technology needs

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68% of IT employees believe that continuous learning benefits their career advancement

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85% of IT companies see upskilling as crucial for responding to the skills shortage exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic

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Organizations investing in digital skills training report a 25% faster digital transformation process

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63% of HR leaders believe that reskilling is more cost-effective than hiring new talent

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75% of mid-sized tech firms have dedicated budgets for continuous professional development, indicating industry recognition of its importance

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The median age of IT upskilling program participants is 34, highlighting industry demographics

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72% of organizations view upskilling as a means to improve employee engagement, according to a 2023 survey

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80% of training budgets are allocated to digital skills development, with cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics leading the list

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81% of IT leaders believe that upskilling helps organizations adapt quickly to technology disruptions

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65% of tech companies believe that automation creates new upskilling opportunities, alongside job displacement

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The retention rate of employees who receive upskilling training improved by 30% in 2023, according to HR studies

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58% of IT professionals said that certification programs helped them advance their careers

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94% of IT executives believe lifelong learning is essential for innovation

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The number of companies partnering with online education platforms grew by 35% in 2023, indicating increased corporate engagement in upskilling

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Only 37% of IT employees feel confident in their current skills, indicating a significant need for reskilling

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45% of IT employers report difficulty in filling tech roles due to skill shortages

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52% of IT professionals believe that artificial intelligence tools will make their skills obsolete, prompting the need for continual learning

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54% of CIOs see talent shortages as their biggest barrier to digital transformation, increasing the urgency for upskilling initiatives

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Key Highlights

70% of IT professionals believe upskilling is necessary to stay relevant in the industry
65% of organizations have increased their investment in employee training over the past year
The global upskilling market in IT is projected to reach $242 billion by 2027
80% of IT managers say that continuous learning and upskilling are critical to their company's digital transformation efforts
Only 37% of IT employees feel confident in their current skills, indicating a significant need for reskilling
45% of IT employers report difficulty in filling tech roles due to skill shortages
The annual spending on employee training in the IT sector increased by 20% in 2023
60% of new IT roles created in 2023 required reskilling of existing employees
50% of IT workers who undergo reskilling report increased job satisfaction
75% of organizations plan to increase their upskilling initiatives in the next two years
52% of IT professionals believe that artificial intelligence tools will make their skills obsolete, prompting the need for continual learning
By 2025, 70% of enterprise digitization efforts will require new skills and competencies
88% of IT decision-makers agree that upskilling is essential for maintaining competitive advantage

In a rapidly changing tech landscape, where 70% of IT professionals deem upskilling essential to stay relevant and the global market is projected to reach $242 billion by 2027, the race for mastering new digital skills has never been more urgent.

Market Trends and Investment

65% of organizations have increased their investment in employee training over the past year
The global upskilling market in IT is projected to reach $242 billion by 2027
The annual spending on employee training in the IT sector increased by 20% in 2023
60% of IT courses are now delivered digitally, reflecting a shift toward remote upskilling methods
Gartner reports that 90% of organizations will have a formal upskilling program by 2025, up from 60% in 2022
Investment in AI and machine learning skills training increased by 30% in 2023 among IT companies
The number of online upskilling platforms dedicated to IT grew by 45% in 2023, reflecting increased demand for accessible training
The use of gamified learning in IT upskilling programs increased by 55% in 2023, improving engagement and retention

Market Trends and Investment Interpretation

As the IT industry turbocharges its upskilling efforts, with investments soaring, digital and gamified training expanding rapidly, organizations are not just keeping pace with technological change—they're betting heavily that their workforce's future skills will be the ultimate game-changer by 2025.

Skills Demand and Technological Adoption

Tech skills such as cloud computing saw a 50% increase in demand in 2023, emphasizing the need for reskilling
48% of IT managers say that lack of skills is their primary challenge in digital transformation projects
The global demand for cybersecurity professionals is expected to grow by 35% through 2025, underlining the importance of reskilling in cybersecurity
Reskilling programs targeting emerging technologies like IoT and blockchain increased by 40% in 2023, highlighting evolving industry needs
70% of IT professionals agree that soft skills such as communication and teamwork are increasingly important alongside technical skills
The demand for data science skills increased by 50% in 2023, prompting significant reskilling initiatives

Skills Demand and Technological Adoption Interpretation

As the IT industry surges into new domains like cloud, IoT, and blockchain, with cybersecurity poised to expand by 35% through 2025, professionals must evolve beyond coding alone—embracing both soft skills and continuous reskilling becomes the only way to stay ahead in this rapidly shifting digital landscape.

Upskilling and Continuous Learning

70% of IT professionals believe upskilling is necessary to stay relevant in the industry
80% of IT managers say that continuous learning and upskilling are critical to their company's digital transformation efforts
60% of new IT roles created in 2023 required reskilling of existing employees
50% of IT workers who undergo reskilling report increased job satisfaction
75% of organizations plan to increase their upskilling initiatives in the next two years
By 2025, 70% of enterprise digitization efforts will require new skills and competencies
88% of IT decision-makers agree that upskilling is essential for maintaining competitive advantage
The average time spent on upskilling initiatives by IT teams increased from 12 to 20 hours per month in 2023
92% of organizations agree that reskilling and upskilling can help reduce employee turnover
The median salary increase for IT professionals who reskill is approximately 15%, compared to those who do not
65% of IT workers believe that micro-credentials and badges will become a standard part of reskilling
Online courses and certifications have seen a 60% growth in enrollments among IT professionals in 2023
Companies that actively invest in upskilling show a 20% higher productivity rate
78% of IT professionals re-skill to adapt to rapidly changing technology landscapes
70% of companies plan to implement AI and machine learning training programs for their IT staff
85% of organizations consider upskilling essential for future-proofing their workforce
Despite rapid technological change, only 40% of IT professionals receive formal training annually
55% of IT organizations have formal reskilling programs in place as of 2023
62% of IT employees engage in self-directed upskilling activities, often through online resources
80% of IT leaders believe that reskilling initiatives support innovation and agility
52% of IT departments offer in-house training programs, focusing on current technology needs
68% of IT employees believe that continuous learning benefits their career advancement
85% of IT companies see upskilling as crucial for responding to the skills shortage exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic
Organizations investing in digital skills training report a 25% faster digital transformation process
63% of HR leaders believe that reskilling is more cost-effective than hiring new talent
75% of mid-sized tech firms have dedicated budgets for continuous professional development, indicating industry recognition of its importance
The median age of IT upskilling program participants is 34, highlighting industry demographics
72% of organizations view upskilling as a means to improve employee engagement, according to a 2023 survey
80% of training budgets are allocated to digital skills development, with cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics leading the list
81% of IT leaders believe that upskilling helps organizations adapt quickly to technology disruptions
65% of tech companies believe that automation creates new upskilling opportunities, alongside job displacement
The retention rate of employees who receive upskilling training improved by 30% in 2023, according to HR studies
58% of IT professionals said that certification programs helped them advance their careers
94% of IT executives believe lifelong learning is essential for innovation
The number of companies partnering with online education platforms grew by 35% in 2023, indicating increased corporate engagement in upskilling

Upskilling and Continuous Learning Interpretation

With 70% of IT pros signaling the necessity of upskilling to stay afloat, and 88% of decision-makers insisting it preserves their edge, it's clear that the industry's mantra is less "if you don't adapt, you die" and more "reskill or remain irrelevant in the digital age."

Workforce Confidence and Talent Shortages

Only 37% of IT employees feel confident in their current skills, indicating a significant need for reskilling
45% of IT employers report difficulty in filling tech roles due to skill shortages
52% of IT professionals believe that artificial intelligence tools will make their skills obsolete, prompting the need for continual learning
54% of CIOs see talent shortages as their biggest barrier to digital transformation, increasing the urgency for upskilling initiatives

Workforce Confidence and Talent Shortages Interpretation

With over half of IT professionals fearing their skills may become obsolete and nearly half of employers struggling to fill roles, the tech industry's urgent call for continuous upskilling and reskilling echoes like a siren warning that in today's digital race, staying still is actually moving backwards.