GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Tmt Industry Statistics

TMT industry invests heavily in upskilling, addressing skills gaps, boosting innovation and retention.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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60% of TMT employees lack sufficient skills for emerging technologies like AI and blockchain

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40% of TMT firms report a skills gap that directly impacts their innovation capacity

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88% of TMT companies face challenges in reskilling due to rapid technological change

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66% of TMT employees feel unprepared for emerging digital roles

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42% of TMT organizations report difficulty in finding skilled talent for advanced digital positions

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53% of TMT workers say they need more training in cybersecurity skills

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49% of TMT professionals feel inadequately trained for the future of work

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The adoption of virtual reality (VR) training tools has increased by 35% across TMT industries

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47% of TMT organizations utilize virtual laboratories for hands-on training

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65% of TMT companies prioritize upskilling their workforce to stay competitive

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78% of senior executives in the TMT sector believe upskilling is essential for digital transformation

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54% of TMT organizations have increased their investment in employee reskilling programs in 2023

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70% of TMT employees believe their companies should offer more digital training opportunities

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The global TMT industry is projected to invest over $10 billion in upskilling initiatives in 2024

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81% of organizations in the TMT industry see upskilling as a way to retain talent

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52% of TMT companies have implemented digital learning platforms for employee training

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68% of TMT HR leaders believe that reskilling reduces turnover intentions

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AI-related skill training has increased by 45% among TMT companies over the past year

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55% of TMT industry leaders prioritize reskilling for 5G and network infrastructure roles

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65% of TMT employees believe that upskilling will be necessary for their career progression

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47% of TMT companies have partnered with educational institutions for reskilling programs

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73% of TMT companies report improved operational efficiency after implementing upskilling programs

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59% of telecom companies plan to make upskilling their main investment for workforce development within the next two years

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82% of TMT companies support continuous learning initiatives to keep up with technological advances

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The median time for reskilling in the TMT industry has decreased from 12 to 8 weeks due to online programs

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69% of employees in TMT sectors want personalized upskilling programs tailored to their specific roles

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50% of budget increases for TMT workforce development are allocated to digital skills training

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91% of TMT organizations see an upward trend in demand for data analytics skills among their staff

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63% of TMT firms consider reskilling essential to future-proof their business models

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76% of TMT companies offer micro-credentialing programs to certify new skills

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44% of senior TMT executives believe that reskilling initiatives directly contribute to revenue growth

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58% of TMT organizations have experienced a measurable increase in innovation after upskilling their staff

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80% of TMT companies actively track skills development metrics to evaluate program effectiveness

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62% of telecom industry workers have undergone reskilling in the past year

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48% of TMT companies report that cross-training reduces employee burnout

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67% of employees in the TMT sector have participated in online reskilling courses

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72% of TMT companies have implemented leadership development programs focused on digital skills

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59% of respondents in TMT industry believe upskilling is critical for meeting customer expectations

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83% of employees in the TMT sector see individual upskilling as a pathway to job security

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61% of TMT companies have adopted AI-driven training platforms

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72% of HR managers in TMT consider continuous learning programs a key strategy for talent attraction

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55% of TMT organizations view reskilling as a cost-effective way to fulfill digital transformation goals

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84% of TMT companies report increased employee engagement following upskilling initiatives

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The average investment per employee in upskilling within the TMT industry is approximately $2,500 annually

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69% of TMT firms believe that partnerships with tech startups enhance their reskilling efforts

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77% of organizations in the TMT industry have increased reskilling budgets over the past year

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63% of TMT companies have seen a positive impact on their innovation pipeline after reskilling initiatives

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58% of employees in TMT sectors report that they actively seek out learning opportunities independently

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Key Highlights

65% of TMT companies prioritize upskilling their workforce to stay competitive
78% of senior executives in the TMT sector believe upskilling is essential for digital transformation
60% of TMT employees lack sufficient skills for emerging technologies like AI and blockchain
54% of TMT organizations have increased their investment in employee reskilling programs in 2023
70% of TMT employees believe their companies should offer more digital training opportunities
The global TMT industry is projected to invest over $10 billion in upskilling initiatives in 2024
40% of TMT firms report a skills gap that directly impacts their innovation capacity
81% of organizations in the TMT industry see upskilling as a way to retain talent
52% of TMT companies have implemented digital learning platforms for employee training
88% of TMT companies face challenges in reskilling due to rapid technological change
68% of TMT HR leaders believe that reskilling reduces turnover intentions
AI-related skill training has increased by 45% among TMT companies over the past year
55% of TMT industry leaders prioritize reskilling for 5G and network infrastructure roles

In an industry where 65% of companies are prioritizing upskilling to stay competitive and over $10 billion will be invested globally in 2024, the TMT sector is actively redefining its workforce, addressing skills gaps in emerging technologies, and embracing innovative training methods to secure future growth and innovation.

Skills Gap and Reskilling Challenges

60% of TMT employees lack sufficient skills for emerging technologies like AI and blockchain
40% of TMT firms report a skills gap that directly impacts their innovation capacity
88% of TMT companies face challenges in reskilling due to rapid technological change
66% of TMT employees feel unprepared for emerging digital roles
42% of TMT organizations report difficulty in finding skilled talent for advanced digital positions
53% of TMT workers say they need more training in cybersecurity skills
49% of TMT professionals feel inadequately trained for the future of work

Skills Gap and Reskilling Challenges Interpretation

With nearly two-thirds of TMT employees unready for emerging digital roles and over half of organizations struggling to find skilled talent, the industry stands at a digital crossroads where upskilling isn’t just a growth strategy—it’s a survival imperative.

Technological Adoption and Innovation in Training

The adoption of virtual reality (VR) training tools has increased by 35% across TMT industries
47% of TMT organizations utilize virtual laboratories for hands-on training

Technological Adoption and Innovation in Training Interpretation

With nearly half of TMT companies embracing virtual laboratories and a 35% surge in VR training adoption, the industry’s future is clearly virtual, demanding a workforce that’s not just tech-savvy but VR-ready.

Workforce Development and Upskilling Initiatives

65% of TMT companies prioritize upskilling their workforce to stay competitive
78% of senior executives in the TMT sector believe upskilling is essential for digital transformation
54% of TMT organizations have increased their investment in employee reskilling programs in 2023
70% of TMT employees believe their companies should offer more digital training opportunities
The global TMT industry is projected to invest over $10 billion in upskilling initiatives in 2024
81% of organizations in the TMT industry see upskilling as a way to retain talent
52% of TMT companies have implemented digital learning platforms for employee training
68% of TMT HR leaders believe that reskilling reduces turnover intentions
AI-related skill training has increased by 45% among TMT companies over the past year
55% of TMT industry leaders prioritize reskilling for 5G and network infrastructure roles
65% of TMT employees believe that upskilling will be necessary for their career progression
47% of TMT companies have partnered with educational institutions for reskilling programs
73% of TMT companies report improved operational efficiency after implementing upskilling programs
59% of telecom companies plan to make upskilling their main investment for workforce development within the next two years
82% of TMT companies support continuous learning initiatives to keep up with technological advances
The median time for reskilling in the TMT industry has decreased from 12 to 8 weeks due to online programs
69% of employees in TMT sectors want personalized upskilling programs tailored to their specific roles
50% of budget increases for TMT workforce development are allocated to digital skills training
91% of TMT organizations see an upward trend in demand for data analytics skills among their staff
63% of TMT firms consider reskilling essential to future-proof their business models
76% of TMT companies offer micro-credentialing programs to certify new skills
44% of senior TMT executives believe that reskilling initiatives directly contribute to revenue growth
58% of TMT organizations have experienced a measurable increase in innovation after upskilling their staff
80% of TMT companies actively track skills development metrics to evaluate program effectiveness
62% of telecom industry workers have undergone reskilling in the past year
48% of TMT companies report that cross-training reduces employee burnout
67% of employees in the TMT sector have participated in online reskilling courses
72% of TMT companies have implemented leadership development programs focused on digital skills
59% of respondents in TMT industry believe upskilling is critical for meeting customer expectations
83% of employees in the TMT sector see individual upskilling as a pathway to job security
61% of TMT companies have adopted AI-driven training platforms
72% of HR managers in TMT consider continuous learning programs a key strategy for talent attraction
55% of TMT organizations view reskilling as a cost-effective way to fulfill digital transformation goals
84% of TMT companies report increased employee engagement following upskilling initiatives
The average investment per employee in upskilling within the TMT industry is approximately $2,500 annually
69% of TMT firms believe that partnerships with tech startups enhance their reskilling efforts
77% of organizations in the TMT industry have increased reskilling budgets over the past year
63% of TMT companies have seen a positive impact on their innovation pipeline after reskilling initiatives
58% of employees in TMT sectors report that they actively seek out learning opportunities independently

Workforce Development and Upskilling Initiatives Interpretation

With 65% of TMT companies prioritizing upskilling to stay competitive and over 80% supporting continuous learning, the industry is clearly investing more in reskilling than ever before—proving that in the fast-paced world of telecom, software, and media, being digitally smart isn't just an advantage; it's the new baseline for survival.