GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Tech Industry Statistics

Upskilling boosts competitiveness, innovation, employee retention, and digital transformation success.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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40% of tech employees reported feeling unprepared for AI and machine learning responsibilities

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60% of companies see improved employee engagement after implementing upskilling programs

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Only 29% of employees feel confident they have the skills needed for their current role

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72% of employers believe reskilling programs significantly improve employee retention

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A survey found that 84% of employees feel that continuous learning opportunities would help them retain their current job

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51% of organizations reported an increase in employee willingness to learn new skills after upskilling initiatives

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54% of employees in tech industries are interested in leadership and management upskilling

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The global edtech market for upskilling and reskilling is expected to reach $10.6 billion by 2027

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70% of CIOs report a significant increase in demand for cloud computing skills

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The use of virtual reality in upskilling programs increased by 30% in 2023

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60% of technology professionals are interested in roles involving cybersecurity

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The global market for reskilling technology is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12% from 2023 to 2028

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Only 33% of companies measure the ROI of their upskilling and reskilling initiatives

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65% of technology managers believe that upskilling their teams is key to maintaining competitive advantage

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85% of tech workers are interested in reskilling for emerging roles

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50% of digital transformation initiatives are slowed down by skill gaps

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75% of companies invest in upskilling programs targeting digital skills in 2023

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Reskilling initiatives can reduce employee turnover by up to 30%

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90% of large organizations have a formal upskilling program in place

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The median time to fill tech roles dropped by 25% in organizations offering targeted reskilling programs

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78% of organizations report that their reskilling efforts have helped close skills gaps faster

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67% of software developers are interested in learning new programming languages to stay relevant

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Investment in AI-related upskilling programs increased by 45% over the last year

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52% of tech upskilling initiatives are conducted through online courses and platforms

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Companies with dedicated reskilling programs see a 22% higher revenue growth rate than those without

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82% of HR professionals prioritize tech skills as critical in future workforce planning

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55% of small to medium-sized tech companies plan to increase their upskilling budget in 2024

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80% of tech companies see digital upskilling as a key driver of innovation

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The percentage of IT workers participating in formal training increased from 38% in 2019 to 55% in 2023

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48% of organizations report that upskilling has directly contributed to faster project delivery

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Only 23% of tech companies have a comprehensive reskilling program aligned with future industry needs

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68% of workers agree that learning new skills makes them more adaptable to change

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Companies investing in reskilling see a 37% increase in employee productivity

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70% of new tech roles created in the last five years required reskilled talent

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74% of companies plan to increase their tech upskilling budget in 2024

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65% of corporations now include upskilling as part of their sustainability and corporate responsibility strategies

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47% of tech workers believe that reskilling will be necessary for career longevity

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60% of organizations reported a skills mismatch in current job roles, impacting productivity and innovation

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44% of companies say they are investing in reskilling primarily to fill critical skills shortages

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77% of employees in tech firms believe upskilling offers better career advancement opportunities

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The average time spent on reskilling workshops increased by 20% in 2023

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83% of corporate leaders agree that reskilling is crucial for future workforce readiness

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55% of tech employees look to governmental programs for reskilling opportunities

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A study found that 62% of tech startups are actively investing in upskilling their workforce

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58% of IT decision-makers state that upskilling and reskilling are primary drivers of digital transformation success

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69% of tech industry leaders agree that reskilling programs will be essential within the next five years

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61% of tech professionals believe that ongoing education is necessary to keep their skills relevant

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The percentage of remote tech workers participating in online upskilling programs increased by 50% in 2023

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72% of organizations prioritize reskilling for roles impacted by automation

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80% of tech companies plan to increase investments in AI and machine learning training

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77% of organizations have increased their focus on internal mobility through upskilling existing employees

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45% of tech leaders say that partnering with educational institutions enhances their upskilling programs

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73% of tech employees see continuous learning as vital for career resilience in the digital age

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Key Highlights

65% of technology managers believe that upskilling their teams is key to maintaining competitive advantage
85% of tech workers are interested in reskilling for emerging roles
The global edtech market for upskilling and reskilling is expected to reach $10.6 billion by 2027
50% of digital transformation initiatives are slowed down by skill gaps
75% of companies invest in upskilling programs targeting digital skills in 2023
70% of CIOs report a significant increase in demand for cloud computing skills
40% of tech employees reported feeling unprepared for AI and machine learning responsibilities
Reskilling initiatives can reduce employee turnover by up to 30%
60% of companies see improved employee engagement after implementing upskilling programs
90% of large organizations have a formal upskilling program in place
The median time to fill tech roles dropped by 25% in organizations offering targeted reskilling programs
78% of organizations report that their reskilling efforts have helped close skills gaps faster
The use of virtual reality in upskilling programs increased by 30% in 2023

In an industry marked by rapid innovation and fierce competition, staggering statistics reveal that over 85% of tech workers are eager to reskill for emerging roles, while 70% of CIOs report soaring demand for skills like cloud computing and AI—underscoring that upskilling and reskilling are no longer optional but essential for sustaining growth, agility, and future readiness in the digital age.

Employee Engagement and Confidence

40% of tech employees reported feeling unprepared for AI and machine learning responsibilities
60% of companies see improved employee engagement after implementing upskilling programs
Only 29% of employees feel confident they have the skills needed for their current role
72% of employers believe reskilling programs significantly improve employee retention
A survey found that 84% of employees feel that continuous learning opportunities would help them retain their current job
51% of organizations reported an increase in employee willingness to learn new skills after upskilling initiatives
54% of employees in tech industries are interested in leadership and management upskilling

Employee Engagement and Confidence Interpretation

Despite a majority of tech employees feeling unready for AI and machine learning tasks, the upward trend in upskilling and reskilling programs promises a brighter future where continuous learning not only boosts engagement and retention but also empowers employees to step confidently into leadership roles amid rapid technological change.

Market Trends and Industry Growth

The global edtech market for upskilling and reskilling is expected to reach $10.6 billion by 2027
70% of CIOs report a significant increase in demand for cloud computing skills
The use of virtual reality in upskilling programs increased by 30% in 2023
60% of technology professionals are interested in roles involving cybersecurity
The global market for reskilling technology is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12% from 2023 to 2028

Market Trends and Industry Growth Interpretation

As the tech industry races towards a $10.6 billion edtech horizon with increased virtual reality training and surging demand for cloud and cybersecurity skills, staying ahead of the curve has never been more critical—it's clear that in this digital age, upskilling isn't just a necessity, but a profitable imperative.

Organizational Strategies and ROI

Only 33% of companies measure the ROI of their upskilling and reskilling initiatives

Organizational Strategies and ROI Interpretation

With only a third of companies tracking the ROI of upskilling and reskilling efforts, many are investing in future-proofing their workforce blindfolded, risking the very returns they seek to gain.

Upskilling and Reskilling Initiatives

65% of technology managers believe that upskilling their teams is key to maintaining competitive advantage
85% of tech workers are interested in reskilling for emerging roles
50% of digital transformation initiatives are slowed down by skill gaps
75% of companies invest in upskilling programs targeting digital skills in 2023
Reskilling initiatives can reduce employee turnover by up to 30%
90% of large organizations have a formal upskilling program in place
The median time to fill tech roles dropped by 25% in organizations offering targeted reskilling programs
78% of organizations report that their reskilling efforts have helped close skills gaps faster
67% of software developers are interested in learning new programming languages to stay relevant
Investment in AI-related upskilling programs increased by 45% over the last year
52% of tech upskilling initiatives are conducted through online courses and platforms
Companies with dedicated reskilling programs see a 22% higher revenue growth rate than those without
82% of HR professionals prioritize tech skills as critical in future workforce planning
55% of small to medium-sized tech companies plan to increase their upskilling budget in 2024
80% of tech companies see digital upskilling as a key driver of innovation
The percentage of IT workers participating in formal training increased from 38% in 2019 to 55% in 2023
48% of organizations report that upskilling has directly contributed to faster project delivery
Only 23% of tech companies have a comprehensive reskilling program aligned with future industry needs
68% of workers agree that learning new skills makes them more adaptable to change
Companies investing in reskilling see a 37% increase in employee productivity
70% of new tech roles created in the last five years required reskilled talent
74% of companies plan to increase their tech upskilling budget in 2024
65% of corporations now include upskilling as part of their sustainability and corporate responsibility strategies
47% of tech workers believe that reskilling will be necessary for career longevity
60% of organizations reported a skills mismatch in current job roles, impacting productivity and innovation
44% of companies say they are investing in reskilling primarily to fill critical skills shortages
77% of employees in tech firms believe upskilling offers better career advancement opportunities
The average time spent on reskilling workshops increased by 20% in 2023
83% of corporate leaders agree that reskilling is crucial for future workforce readiness
55% of tech employees look to governmental programs for reskilling opportunities
A study found that 62% of tech startups are actively investing in upskilling their workforce
58% of IT decision-makers state that upskilling and reskilling are primary drivers of digital transformation success
69% of tech industry leaders agree that reskilling programs will be essential within the next five years
61% of tech professionals believe that ongoing education is necessary to keep their skills relevant
The percentage of remote tech workers participating in online upskilling programs increased by 50% in 2023
72% of organizations prioritize reskilling for roles impacted by automation
80% of tech companies plan to increase investments in AI and machine learning training
77% of organizations have increased their focus on internal mobility through upskilling existing employees
45% of tech leaders say that partnering with educational institutions enhances their upskilling programs
73% of tech employees see continuous learning as vital for career resilience in the digital age

Upskilling and Reskilling Initiatives Interpretation

In an industry where talent must evolve as swiftly as technology itself, the staggering investment and participation in upskilling and reskilling—driving innovation, reducing turnover, and hastening project delivery—highlight that in the race for digital dominance, staying still is the real skill gap.