GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Iot Industry Statistics

Most IoT firms prioritize upskilling to stay competitive amid rapid technology advances.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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The global IoT training market is projected to reach $13.4 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 21.9%

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The global IoT upskilling market size was valued at $4.2 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow rapidly

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53% of global IoT workforce aging, highlighting the need for continuous reskilling to fill gaps

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68% of IoT companies prioritize upskilling and reskilling initiatives to stay competitive

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54% of IoT professionals report that continuous learning significantly impacts their career growth

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75% of IoT organizations have increased their training budgets in the past two years

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82% of IoT startups consider upskilling existing employees a critical factor for innovation

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The number of IoT-related certifications has grown by 50% between 2020 and 2023

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45% of IoT companies offer apprenticeships or on-the-job training programs

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60% of IoT engineers feel underprepared for emerging technologies, highlighting the need for reskilling

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70% of organizations implementing IoT plan to retrain their staff to mitigate skill shortages

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IoT-related job postings requiring advanced skills increased by 40% in 2022

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65% of IoT professionals believe that AI integration will require new skill sets

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Reskilling in IoT led to a 25% increase in productivity on average across participating companies

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57% of IoT companies offer e-learning modules for employee upskilling

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48% of IoT professionals have learned new skills via online courses in the past year

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55% of organizations see upskilling as a strategy to reduce IoT project failures

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The average time to achieve IoT certification increased from 3 to 5 months during 2021-2023

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66% of IoT cybersecurity roles require specialized reskilling and ongoing training

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80% of IoT decision-makers recognize that skills gaps are delaying projects

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The IoT skills gap is expected to reach 1.5 million jobs globally by 2025

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42% of IoT developers believe that certifications enhance their job prospects

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77% of companies investing in IoT upskilling report improved hardware and software integration

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IoT upskilling initiatives led to a 30% reduction in onboarding time for new employees

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52% of IoT professionals consider cross-disciplinary skills essential for future work

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69% of IoT companies plan to increase the use of virtual reality training tools

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Only 35% of IoT workforce has formal training in cyber-physical systems, highlighting a skill gap

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62% of IoT startups have a dedicated reskilling budget, with an average spend of $50,000 annually

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59% of IoT firms report that upskilling has directly contributed to faster project delivery

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43% of IoT professionals view cloud computing as a skill gap needing urgent upskilling

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78% of enterprises use gamified learning platforms for IoT skills training

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Employee reskilling initiatives in IoT have led to a 40% increase in employee retention

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54% of IoT companies utilize AI-driven personalized learning paths for upskilling

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The demand for IoT data analysis skills has increased by 60% over the past year

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67% of companies believe that soft skills are as important as technical skills for IoT projects

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IoT certifications related to edge computing grew by 80% between 2020 and 2023

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73% of organizations prioritize reskilling to adapt to the rapid evolution of IoT technologies

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IoT industry conferences now include over 50% more sessions on upskilling and workforce development

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83% of IoT employers report difficulty finding qualified candidates, emphasizing the importance of reskilling

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60% of IoT engineers have upskilled through peer-led training programs

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58% of IoT projects have experienced delays due to outdated skills among staff

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42% of IoT professionals have transitioned from traditional IT roles through reskilling efforts

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76% of IoT organizations view ongoing training as essential for innovation

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IoT reskilling initiatives saved companies an average of $150,000 per project by reducing errors and delays

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81% of IoT training programs incorporate experiential learning such as simulations

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Employee engagement in IoT upskilling programs increased by 45% during the pandemic period

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IoT industry leaders believe that AI and machine learning skills will be critical for the next decade

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65% of IoT companies are planning to implement virtual labs and remote training environments

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66% of IoT professionals seek certification programs that combine technical and business skills

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71% of IoT companies have increased training in cybersecurity since 2021

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IoT professionals with multidisciplinary skills earn 35% higher salaries on average

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In 2023, 48% of IoT companies reported difficulty in maintaining updated skills due to rapid tech advancements

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IoT industry events are offering 60% more workshops on upskilling and reskilling

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63% of IoT organizations prioritize tailored reskilling programs for different technical roles

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The majority of IoT firms (78%) plan to leverage AI to personalize ongoing employee training

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IoT-related data science skills are among the fastest-growing skill demands, increasing by 70% over two years

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55% of IoT companies view cross-training employees as a way to increase flexibility

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The IoT industry saw a 25% rise in reskilling initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic

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72% of IoT projects fail due to skills mismatch, underscoring the importance of effective upskilling

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61% of IoT professionals believe that technological versatility gained through upskilling improves employment stability

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IoT industry-specific upskilling programs have a completion rate of 85%, indicating high engagement

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69% of IoT companies see gender diversity in upskilling programs as beneficial for innovation

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IoT companies investing in reskilling report a 50% higher employee satisfaction rate

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59% of IoT professionals say the biggest barrier to upskilling is lack of time

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IoT cyber-physical system security training has doubled since 2021, revealing increased emphasis on cybersecurity reskilling

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75% of IoT companies plan to introduce AI and machine learning courses in their training programs within the next year

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Key Highlights

68% of IoT companies prioritize upskilling and reskilling initiatives to stay competitive
The global IoT training market is projected to reach $13.4 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 21.9%
54% of IoT professionals report that continuous learning significantly impacts their career growth
75% of IoT organizations have increased their training budgets in the past two years
82% of IoT startups consider upskilling existing employees a critical factor for innovation
The number of IoT-related certifications has grown by 50% between 2020 and 2023
45% of IoT companies offer apprenticeships or on-the-job training programs
60% of IoT engineers feel underprepared for emerging technologies, highlighting the need for reskilling
70% of organizations implementing IoT plan to retrain their staff to mitigate skill shortages
IoT-related job postings requiring advanced skills increased by 40% in 2022
65% of IoT professionals believe that AI integration will require new skill sets
Reskilling in IoT led to a 25% increase in productivity on average across participating companies
57% of IoT companies offer e-learning modules for employee upskilling

As the Internet of Things accelerates into a $13.4 billion industry by 2027, staying competitive hinges on a remarkable shift: 68% of IoT companies are prioritizing upskilling and reskilling initiatives to bridge the burgeoning skills gap and fuel innovation.

Market Size and Growth Projections

The global IoT training market is projected to reach $13.4 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 21.9%
The global IoT upskilling market size was valued at $4.2 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow rapidly

Market Size and Growth Projections Interpretation

As the IoT industry surges toward a $13.4 billion market by 2027 with a 21.9% CAGR, the spotlight on upskilling—valued at $4.2 billion in 2022—is a clear signal that professionals must adapt swiftly or risk being left behind in the connectivity revolution.

Workforce Demographics and Challenges

53% of global IoT workforce aging, highlighting the need for continuous reskilling to fill gaps

Workforce Demographics and Challenges Interpretation

With over half of the global IoT workforce aging, the industry faces a ticking clock—necessitating relentless upskilling and reskilling to prevent a talent gap from becoming a digital chasm.

Workforce Development and Upskilling

68% of IoT companies prioritize upskilling and reskilling initiatives to stay competitive
54% of IoT professionals report that continuous learning significantly impacts their career growth
75% of IoT organizations have increased their training budgets in the past two years
82% of IoT startups consider upskilling existing employees a critical factor for innovation
The number of IoT-related certifications has grown by 50% between 2020 and 2023
45% of IoT companies offer apprenticeships or on-the-job training programs
60% of IoT engineers feel underprepared for emerging technologies, highlighting the need for reskilling
70% of organizations implementing IoT plan to retrain their staff to mitigate skill shortages
IoT-related job postings requiring advanced skills increased by 40% in 2022
65% of IoT professionals believe that AI integration will require new skill sets
Reskilling in IoT led to a 25% increase in productivity on average across participating companies
57% of IoT companies offer e-learning modules for employee upskilling
48% of IoT professionals have learned new skills via online courses in the past year
55% of organizations see upskilling as a strategy to reduce IoT project failures
The average time to achieve IoT certification increased from 3 to 5 months during 2021-2023
66% of IoT cybersecurity roles require specialized reskilling and ongoing training
80% of IoT decision-makers recognize that skills gaps are delaying projects
The IoT skills gap is expected to reach 1.5 million jobs globally by 2025
42% of IoT developers believe that certifications enhance their job prospects
77% of companies investing in IoT upskilling report improved hardware and software integration
IoT upskilling initiatives led to a 30% reduction in onboarding time for new employees
52% of IoT professionals consider cross-disciplinary skills essential for future work
69% of IoT companies plan to increase the use of virtual reality training tools
Only 35% of IoT workforce has formal training in cyber-physical systems, highlighting a skill gap
62% of IoT startups have a dedicated reskilling budget, with an average spend of $50,000 annually
59% of IoT firms report that upskilling has directly contributed to faster project delivery
43% of IoT professionals view cloud computing as a skill gap needing urgent upskilling
78% of enterprises use gamified learning platforms for IoT skills training
Employee reskilling initiatives in IoT have led to a 40% increase in employee retention
54% of IoT companies utilize AI-driven personalized learning paths for upskilling
The demand for IoT data analysis skills has increased by 60% over the past year
67% of companies believe that soft skills are as important as technical skills for IoT projects
IoT certifications related to edge computing grew by 80% between 2020 and 2023
73% of organizations prioritize reskilling to adapt to the rapid evolution of IoT technologies
IoT industry conferences now include over 50% more sessions on upskilling and workforce development
83% of IoT employers report difficulty finding qualified candidates, emphasizing the importance of reskilling
60% of IoT engineers have upskilled through peer-led training programs
58% of IoT projects have experienced delays due to outdated skills among staff
42% of IoT professionals have transitioned from traditional IT roles through reskilling efforts
76% of IoT organizations view ongoing training as essential for innovation
IoT reskilling initiatives saved companies an average of $150,000 per project by reducing errors and delays
81% of IoT training programs incorporate experiential learning such as simulations
Employee engagement in IoT upskilling programs increased by 45% during the pandemic period
IoT industry leaders believe that AI and machine learning skills will be critical for the next decade
65% of IoT companies are planning to implement virtual labs and remote training environments
66% of IoT professionals seek certification programs that combine technical and business skills
71% of IoT companies have increased training in cybersecurity since 2021
IoT professionals with multidisciplinary skills earn 35% higher salaries on average
In 2023, 48% of IoT companies reported difficulty in maintaining updated skills due to rapid tech advancements
IoT industry events are offering 60% more workshops on upskilling and reskilling
63% of IoT organizations prioritize tailored reskilling programs for different technical roles
The majority of IoT firms (78%) plan to leverage AI to personalize ongoing employee training
IoT-related data science skills are among the fastest-growing skill demands, increasing by 70% over two years
55% of IoT companies view cross-training employees as a way to increase flexibility
The IoT industry saw a 25% rise in reskilling initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic
72% of IoT projects fail due to skills mismatch, underscoring the importance of effective upskilling
61% of IoT professionals believe that technological versatility gained through upskilling improves employment stability
IoT industry-specific upskilling programs have a completion rate of 85%, indicating high engagement
69% of IoT companies see gender diversity in upskilling programs as beneficial for innovation
IoT companies investing in reskilling report a 50% higher employee satisfaction rate
59% of IoT professionals say the biggest barrier to upskilling is lack of time
IoT cyber-physical system security training has doubled since 2021, revealing increased emphasis on cybersecurity reskilling
75% of IoT companies plan to introduce AI and machine learning courses in their training programs within the next year

Workforce Development and Upskilling Interpretation

As IoT companies invest heavily in upskilling and reskilling—spending more, training harder, and emphasizing automation—they're not only bridging a looming skills gap but also turning employee development into the backbone of innovation and project success in a rapidly evolving industry.