Education sees surge in AI skill adoptionnd
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a pivotal role in reshaping learning experiences in the rapidly evolving educational landscape, with universities and edtech platforms at the forefront of this transformation.
Industry leaders report a surge in demand for AI skills, with enrolments skyrocketing and a focus on up-skilling individuals across career stages.
Educational institutions are swiftly adapting and offering specialised AI courses to cater to the evolving skill requirements, reflecting a paradigm shift in the educational landscape toward embracing technology.
According to a report by industry body Nasscom, India ranks first in AI skill penetration with a score of 3.09, driven by higher-than-average compensation and growth prospects. Its another report said that data and AI could add ₹450-500 billion to India’s GDP by 2025.
upGrad co-founder and MD Mayank Kumar said GenAI is on track to become an “excel-like phenomenon”.
“The market is already showing a high demand for specialised skills, reflected in our enrolment figures. This trend is not limited to mid-career or senior professionals; even freshers are keen on developing basic AI skills, regardless of their industry ecosystem.
“Enrolments in Tech, Data, and GenAI courses on upGrad reached 6,000 per quarter in FY24, with 1.4 lakh learners joining free courses in a year,” Kumar said.
Raghav Gupta, MD, APAC and India, Coursera, echoed the sentiment of surging demand for AI skills. “Roughly, every 3 minutes in 2023, someone in India enrolled for GenAI content on Coursera. In 2024, this demand quadrupled with enrolment every minute,” he added.
He added AI will be both a disruptor and an enabler.