GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The It Industry Statistics

IT industry emphasizes reskilling to bridge skills gap and boost innovation.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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The number of women in IT upskilling programs increased by 25% in the past year

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85% of IT employees believe that upskilling will improve their career prospects

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55% of IT workers who undergo reskilling report higher job satisfaction

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58% of IT workers are willing to learn new skills if provided with proper training and resources

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The average age of IT workers undergoing reskilling programs is 35 years old

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48% of IT workers report feeling stressed about the need to constantly learn new skills

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52% of IT employees express a desire for more personalized learning paths

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Companies investing in reskilling initiatives see a 21% increase in employee productivity

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80% of organizations plan to increase their investment in employee reskilling over the next two years

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The global spend on corporate training for IT professionals exceeded $100 billion in 2022

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The global IT skills gap is projected to reach 4.3 million positions by 2025

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40% of the IT workforce needs to be reskilled or upskilled to meet future technology demands

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65% of IT professionals feel that their current skillset is not sufficient to keep up with industry trends

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The global market for digital skills training is projected to reach $390 billion by 2025

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The demand for cybersecurity skills increased by 35% in 2023

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70% of IT managers believe that upskilling is necessary to keep up with rapid technological change

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65% of IT employees reported increased training programs in the past year

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55% of IT professionals have acquired new skills such as AI, Machine Learning, or Cloud Computing in the last 12 months

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78% of IT executives agree that continuous learning is essential for organizational success

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60% of IT workers are interested in obtaining certifications in cybersecurity, cloud, or data analysis

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The average time to reskill an IT employee with new skills is approximately 6 months

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73% of companies have successfully reskilled employees into new IT roles within a year

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Investment in upskilling IT staff has increased by 30% since 2020

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50% of organizations reported a decrease in turnover after implementing comprehensive upskilling programs

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90% of IT managers believe that reskilling employees reduces hiring costs

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Cloud computing skills are among the fastest-growing reskilling areas, with a 42% increase in training programs

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The number of online courses related to IT upskilling has increased by 150% since 2019

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70% of organizations utilize internal training programs to upskill their IT workforce

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60% of companies report that reskilling is essential to fill roles that are becoming obsolete due to automation

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45% of IT professionals say their companies offer no formal upskilling programs

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65% of organizations believe that reskilling efforts have a positive impact on innovation

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50% of IT reskilling initiatives focus on expanding cloud infrastructure skills

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80% of IT managers agree that AI and automation are key areas for immediate reskilling efforts

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68% of large IT companies have dedicated departments for employee training and reskilling

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74% of small to medium-sized IT enterprises have reported completing at least one reskilling program in the past year

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70% of IT professionals believe reskilling is critical to career advancement in the industry

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According to surveys, 50% of companies plan to invest in virtual labs and simulations for IT reskilling

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45% of organizations have adopted microlearning as a method for IT upskilling

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Data science and analytics training programs grew by 60% in the last year

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55% of IT companies partner with educational institutions for reskilling programs

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66% of organizations report that reskilling has helped retain critical talent

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60% of IT workers surveyed believe that skills in AI, ML, and data analysis will be vital in the next five years

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62% of companies have implemented internal mentorship programs to support upskilling

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72% of organizations consider upskilling and reskilling a top priority for digital transformation

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The average salary increase for IT professionals after completing upskilling programs is approximately 15%

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80% of IT leaders believe that reskilling is necessary to address future skill shortages

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69% of IT organizations report that remote learning tools have enhanced their upskilling efforts

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57% of IT professionals have participated in cross-functional training programs

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The number of IT upskilling courses tailored for specific roles increased by 80% in the past three years

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88% of HR leaders see upskilling as a strategic priority for digital transformation

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After reskilling initiatives, 65% of IT employees transitioned into higher-level positions within their current organizations

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60% of organizations report that their upskilling efforts have directly contributed to improved customer satisfaction

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Key Highlights

70% of IT managers believe that upskilling is necessary to keep up with rapid technological change
The global IT skills gap is projected to reach 4.3 million positions by 2025
65% of IT employees reported increased training programs in the past year
Companies investing in reskilling initiatives see a 21% increase in employee productivity
55% of IT professionals have acquired new skills such as AI, Machine Learning, or Cloud Computing in the last 12 months
80% of organizations plan to increase their investment in employee reskilling over the next two years
40% of the IT workforce needs to be reskilled or upskilled to meet future technology demands
78% of IT executives agree that continuous learning is essential for organizational success
60% of IT workers are interested in obtaining certifications in cybersecurity, cloud, or data analysis
The average time to reskill an IT employee with new skills is approximately 6 months
73% of companies have successfully reskilled employees into new IT roles within a year
Investment in upskilling IT staff has increased by 30% since 2020
50% of organizations reported a decrease in turnover after implementing comprehensive upskilling programs

With the IT skills gap projected to reach 4.3 million positions by 2025, industry leaders are investing more than ever—boosting training programs by 150%, increasing reskilling investments by 30%, and reporting a 21% rise in employee productivity—highlighting that in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, upskilling and reskilling are not just strategic options but essential for survival and success.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Workforce Demographics

The number of women in IT upskilling programs increased by 25% in the past year

Diversity, Inclusion, and Workforce Demographics Interpretation

The surge in women participating in IT upskilling programs, rising by 25% in the past year, signals a promising shift towards gender diversity and a more inclusive tech industry—proof that progress, like code, runs better with more variables.

Employee Perspectives and Engagement

85% of IT employees believe that upskilling will improve their career prospects
55% of IT workers who undergo reskilling report higher job satisfaction
58% of IT workers are willing to learn new skills if provided with proper training and resources
The average age of IT workers undergoing reskilling programs is 35 years old
48% of IT workers report feeling stressed about the need to constantly learn new skills
52% of IT employees express a desire for more personalized learning paths

Employee Perspectives and Engagement Interpretation

As the IT industry hurtles towards an ever-evolving technological horizon, over half of its workforce yearns for tailored learning journeys to boost job satisfaction and career prospects, all while juggling the stress of staying current and risking being left behind in a rapidly shifting digital landscape.

Organizational Investment and Strategy

Companies investing in reskilling initiatives see a 21% increase in employee productivity
80% of organizations plan to increase their investment in employee reskilling over the next two years
The global spend on corporate training for IT professionals exceeded $100 billion in 2022

Organizational Investment and Strategy Interpretation

With companies pouring over $100 billion into IT training and planning to boost reskilling efforts by 80%, it's clear that in the fast-evolving tech landscape, upskilling isn't just a trend—it's the smartest investment in staying ahead of the digital curve.

Skills Gap and Market Demand

The global IT skills gap is projected to reach 4.3 million positions by 2025
40% of the IT workforce needs to be reskilled or upskilled to meet future technology demands
65% of IT professionals feel that their current skillset is not sufficient to keep up with industry trends
The global market for digital skills training is projected to reach $390 billion by 2025
The demand for cybersecurity skills increased by 35% in 2023

Skills Gap and Market Demand Interpretation

With nearly half of IT professionals feeling unprepared for future trends amidst a $390 billion skills market and a 35% surge in cybersecurity demand, the industry is urgently racing not just to fill a 4.3 million skills gap by 2025 but to reskill and upskill its workforce before technology leaves them all behind.

Upskilling and Reskilling Trends

70% of IT managers believe that upskilling is necessary to keep up with rapid technological change
65% of IT employees reported increased training programs in the past year
55% of IT professionals have acquired new skills such as AI, Machine Learning, or Cloud Computing in the last 12 months
78% of IT executives agree that continuous learning is essential for organizational success
60% of IT workers are interested in obtaining certifications in cybersecurity, cloud, or data analysis
The average time to reskill an IT employee with new skills is approximately 6 months
73% of companies have successfully reskilled employees into new IT roles within a year
Investment in upskilling IT staff has increased by 30% since 2020
50% of organizations reported a decrease in turnover after implementing comprehensive upskilling programs
90% of IT managers believe that reskilling employees reduces hiring costs
Cloud computing skills are among the fastest-growing reskilling areas, with a 42% increase in training programs
The number of online courses related to IT upskilling has increased by 150% since 2019
70% of organizations utilize internal training programs to upskill their IT workforce
60% of companies report that reskilling is essential to fill roles that are becoming obsolete due to automation
45% of IT professionals say their companies offer no formal upskilling programs
65% of organizations believe that reskilling efforts have a positive impact on innovation
50% of IT reskilling initiatives focus on expanding cloud infrastructure skills
80% of IT managers agree that AI and automation are key areas for immediate reskilling efforts
68% of large IT companies have dedicated departments for employee training and reskilling
74% of small to medium-sized IT enterprises have reported completing at least one reskilling program in the past year
70% of IT professionals believe reskilling is critical to career advancement in the industry
According to surveys, 50% of companies plan to invest in virtual labs and simulations for IT reskilling
45% of organizations have adopted microlearning as a method for IT upskilling
Data science and analytics training programs grew by 60% in the last year
55% of IT companies partner with educational institutions for reskilling programs
66% of organizations report that reskilling has helped retain critical talent
60% of IT workers surveyed believe that skills in AI, ML, and data analysis will be vital in the next five years
62% of companies have implemented internal mentorship programs to support upskilling
72% of organizations consider upskilling and reskilling a top priority for digital transformation
The average salary increase for IT professionals after completing upskilling programs is approximately 15%
80% of IT leaders believe that reskilling is necessary to address future skill shortages
69% of IT organizations report that remote learning tools have enhanced their upskilling efforts
57% of IT professionals have participated in cross-functional training programs
The number of IT upskilling courses tailored for specific roles increased by 80% in the past three years
88% of HR leaders see upskilling as a strategic priority for digital transformation
After reskilling initiatives, 65% of IT employees transitioned into higher-level positions within their current organizations
60% of organizations report that their upskilling efforts have directly contributed to improved customer satisfaction

Upskilling and Reskilling Trends Interpretation

With 90% of IT managers viewing reskilling as essential for reducing hiring costs and 70% of professionals believing it's critical for career growth, the industry's relentless push for continuous upskilling and reskilling—evidenced by a 150% surge in online courses and a 30% investment increase since 2020—proves that in tech, staying static is the fastest way to become obsolete.