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Key Points

The technology landscape is rapidly changing, with companies intensifying their focus on mid and senior-level employee training. Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI are driving significant shifts in workforce development strategies. Organizations are prioritizing internal talent development and customized learning programs to stay competitive. The IT and IT-enabled services sector is leading the charge in reskilling and upskilling efforts.

Key Points: AI Training Boom Mid-Level Employees Upskill in Tech Shift

  • Training demand for mid-level employees doubled from 15% to 35%
  • Senior-level training more than doubled year-on-year
  • AI and Generative AI skills become critical focus areas
  • IT/ITeS sector leads in technology upskilling initiatives
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Firms focus on mid, senior-level employee training as AI reshapes workplaces

Companies prioritize mid and senior-level training as AI transforms workplace skills, with IT sectors leading upskilling efforts across industries.

"Enterprises are prioritising internal talent development over traditional hiring - Ritesh Malhotra, Great Learning"

New Delhi, Oct 13

Companies have doubled down on their focus on training mid and senior-level employees as artificial intelligence and generative AI reshape workplaces, a report said on Monday.

In FY25, training demand for mid-level employees rose to 35 per cent from 15 per cent in FY24, said the report from global ed-tech company Great Learning.

Further, the demand for senior-level training more than doubled year-on-year, signalling a deliberate shift toward strengthening leadership pipelines and succession planning, the report said.

The report was prepared from the surveys of Learning and Development (L&D) leaders and Business Unit (BU) heads at large firms with more than 10,000 employees.

Early-career training, which accounted for over 80 per cent of the edtech company's training programs in FY24, declined in FY25 due to macroeconomic caution that hindered large-scale entry-level onboarding, especially within the technology sector.

However, a strong rebound was shown in FY26, with thousands of early-career professionals trained in the first half of the year.

The training is focusing heavily on high-demand capabilities like AI and Generative AI in step with fast-evolving market demands, the report said.

Approximately 48 per cent of organisations prioritising this domain are from the IT and IT-Enabled Services (IT/ITeS) sector, followed by 14 per cent from Manufacturing and Supply Chain, and 10 per cent each from Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) and Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals.

As AI and emerging technologies reshape the landscape of work, enterprises are prioritising internal talent development over traditional hiring, said Ritesh Malhotra, Enterprise Head at Great Learning.

Among organisations focusing on Data Science and Analytics, IT/ITeS leads with 47 per cent and BFSI at 21 per cent.

To boost employee retention and career progression, 26 per cent of companies customise programmes for specific roles, 25 per cent update training content to align with industry trends, the report said.

As much as 19 per cent of companies prioritise certifications, and 13 per cent allocate resources to external expert collaboration and regular skills-gap analyses, the edtech company said.

- IANS

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Priya S
Finally companies are realizing that senior leaders need AI training too! Too often we see older executives resisting new technology. This will help bridge the generation gap in workplaces. Good move! 💡
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Sarah B
While this is positive, I'm concerned about the decline in early-career training. Fresh graduates need opportunities too. Companies should balance both - upskill existing employees AND invest in new talent. Otherwise we risk creating an experience gap.
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Arjun K
The IT sector leading at 48% doesn't surprise me. In Bangalore, every tech company is scrambling to train their teams on AI. Those who don't adapt will be left behind. Jai AI! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
Interesting to see manufacturing at 14%. Traditional industries in India are finally waking up to digital transformation. This could really boost Make in India initiatives if implemented properly.
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Kavya N
As someone in BFSI, I'm glad to see our sector is taking this seriously. With digital banking and fintech growing so fast in India, we need to stay ahead of the curve. Training existing employees is more cost-effective than constant hiring churn.

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