GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Software Industry Statistics

Majority see upskilling as crucial for growth, retention, and technological adaptation.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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The global software upskilling market is projected to reach $12 billion by 2025

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90% of companies plan to increase their investment in employee training within the next two years

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78% of software professionals believe reskilling can reduce layoffs

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92% of organizations report a skills gap in software development roles

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65% of software employers believe that skills training leads to faster project completion times

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The demand for cybersecurity skills in software industry has increased by 40% in the past year

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60% of recent software hires say they learned their skills via online platforms like Coursera and Udemy

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76% of software companies have dedicated teams for employee training and development

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69% of software companies provide incentives like bonuses and recognition for employees who complete upskilling courses

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84% of software companies consider upskilling as a crucial factor for future growth

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65% of software developers engage in continuous learning through online courses

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59% of employers in the software industry have increased their upskilling budgets in the past year

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70% of software companies view upskilling as a way to improve employee retention

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Only 30% of programmers have received formal training in new programming languages in the last year

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80% of software firms prioritize reskilling initiatives to adapt to new technologies

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Companies investing in upskilling saw a 25% increase in developer productivity

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45% of software engineers have taken at least one certification course in the past year

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48% of software teams now use micro-credentials for skill validation

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88% of software professionals agree that reskilling is essential for career advancement

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55% of software developers believe that reskilling could help them pivot into leadership roles

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72% of software organizations report increased employee engagement after implementing upskilling programs

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39% of global software startups prioritize re-skilling over hiring new developers

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83% of surveyed CTOs believe that upskilling is necessary to keep pace with rapid technological change

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68% of software professionals report feeling more confident in their skills after participating in reskilling programs

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54% of software engineers believe that upskilling projects directly contribute to company innovation

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80% of tech workers consider upskilling as a factor in their decision to stay with a company

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67% of software firms have implemented AI and machine learning courses as part of their reskilling initiatives

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59% of employers say reskilling reduces the time required to fill open software roles

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71% of software companies report higher employee satisfaction after skill development programs

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36% of software professionals are enrolled in cross-disciplinary training programs

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54% of software companies have adopted agile learning frameworks for upskilling

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DevOps training programs have grown by 62% globally in the past two years

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75% of software companies see upskilling as a strategic response to digital transformation

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47% of software engineers who reskill in new programming languages report improved job performance

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82% of organizations invest in leadership development for tech employees as part of reskilling

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58% of software firms believe that reskilling is now a necessary part of corporate culture

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81% of software developers believe that ongoing skill development is critical to remaining competitive

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Key Highlights

84% of software companies consider upskilling as a crucial factor for future growth
65% of software developers engage in continuous learning through online courses
59% of employers in the software industry have increased their upskilling budgets in the past year
78% of software professionals believe reskilling can reduce layoffs
92% of organizations report a skills gap in software development roles
70% of software companies view upskilling as a way to improve employee retention
Only 30% of programmers have received formal training in new programming languages in the last year
80% of software firms prioritize reskilling initiatives to adapt to new technologies
Companies investing in upskilling saw a 25% increase in developer productivity
65% of software employers believe that skills training leads to faster project completion times
45% of software engineers have taken at least one certification course in the past year
48% of software teams now use micro-credentials for skill validation
88% of software professionals agree that reskilling is essential for career advancement

With 84% of software companies deeming upskilling crucial for future growth and nearly all industry professionals recognizing its importance for career advancement, the software industry is experiencing a transformative shift driven by continuous learning, technological innovation, and strategic reskilling initiatives.

Market Trends and Investments

The global software upskilling market is projected to reach $12 billion by 2025
90% of companies plan to increase their investment in employee training within the next two years

Market Trends and Investments Interpretation

With the software industry’s upskilling market set to hit $12 billion by 2025 and nine out of ten companies boosting their training budgets, it’s clear that in tech, staying current isn’t just smart—it's a billion-dollar business imperative.

Skills Gap and Impact

78% of software professionals believe reskilling can reduce layoffs
92% of organizations report a skills gap in software development roles
65% of software employers believe that skills training leads to faster project completion times
The demand for cybersecurity skills in software industry has increased by 40% in the past year

Skills Gap and Impact Interpretation

With 78% of software pros seeing reskilling as a buffer against layoffs amidst a 92% skills gap and a 40% surge in cybersecurity demand, it's clear that staying ahead of the tech curve isn't just smart—it's essential for survival in the rapidly evolving software industry.

Training Methods and Programs

60% of recent software hires say they learned their skills via online platforms like Coursera and Udemy
76% of software companies have dedicated teams for employee training and development
69% of software companies provide incentives like bonuses and recognition for employees who complete upskilling courses

Training Methods and Programs Interpretation

As the software industry pivots from traditional talent pools to a digital classroom, the emphasis on online learning and incentivized upskilling underscores both a commitment to continuous innovation and a strategic response to the evolving tech landscape.

Upskilling and Reskilling Adoption

84% of software companies consider upskilling as a crucial factor for future growth
65% of software developers engage in continuous learning through online courses
59% of employers in the software industry have increased their upskilling budgets in the past year
70% of software companies view upskilling as a way to improve employee retention
Only 30% of programmers have received formal training in new programming languages in the last year
80% of software firms prioritize reskilling initiatives to adapt to new technologies
Companies investing in upskilling saw a 25% increase in developer productivity
45% of software engineers have taken at least one certification course in the past year
48% of software teams now use micro-credentials for skill validation
88% of software professionals agree that reskilling is essential for career advancement
55% of software developers believe that reskilling could help them pivot into leadership roles
72% of software organizations report increased employee engagement after implementing upskilling programs
39% of global software startups prioritize re-skilling over hiring new developers
83% of surveyed CTOs believe that upskilling is necessary to keep pace with rapid technological change
68% of software professionals report feeling more confident in their skills after participating in reskilling programs
54% of software engineers believe that upskilling projects directly contribute to company innovation
80% of tech workers consider upskilling as a factor in their decision to stay with a company
67% of software firms have implemented AI and machine learning courses as part of their reskilling initiatives
59% of employers say reskilling reduces the time required to fill open software roles
71% of software companies report higher employee satisfaction after skill development programs
36% of software professionals are enrolled in cross-disciplinary training programs
54% of software companies have adopted agile learning frameworks for upskilling
DevOps training programs have grown by 62% globally in the past two years
75% of software companies see upskilling as a strategic response to digital transformation
47% of software engineers who reskill in new programming languages report improved job performance
82% of organizations invest in leadership development for tech employees as part of reskilling
58% of software firms believe that reskilling is now a necessary part of corporate culture
81% of software developers believe that ongoing skill development is critical to remaining competitive

Upskilling and Reskilling Adoption Interpretation

With 84% of software companies viewing upskilling as vital for growth and nearly all professionals acknowledging its role in career progression, it's clear that in tech, staying still means falling behind—making continuous learning not just a strategy but a survival skill in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.