Archive · 20 Nov 2025
AI Upskilling: Necessity Amidst Job Market Turmoil
As AI becomes more important in the job market, people need to learn AI skills to keep their jobs.
This is especially true for mid-level jobs.
Companies want employees who can use AI to do their jobs better.
Udemy, a learning platform, is helping people learn these skills.
India is one of Udemy's biggest markets, with many people wanting to learn AI.
AI skills are crucial for employees to stay relevant in the job market
Mid-level jobs are more affected due to restructuring and newer roles
Companies prioritize skills over degrees
Personalized learning programs are essential for AI upskilling
India is a significant market for Udemy, with high demand for AI courses
- Who
- Employees, Udemy
- What
- Upskilling in AI skills
- When
- Currently, with expected chaos over the next few years
- Where
- Across sectors, with India being a significant market
- Why
- To stay relevant in the job market and improve job performance
Employees' Perspective
Employers' Perspective
AI Skills Importance
Employees' Perspective
Fearful of AI replacing jobs, need to upskill to stay relevant
Employers' Perspective
AI not replacing jobs, but those who use it better will succeed
Mid-Level Job Impact
Employees' Perspective
Mid-level jobs more affected due to restructuring and newer roles
Employers' Perspective
Entry-level jobs more affected due to reduced campus hiring
Skills vs Degrees
Employees' Perspective
Companies prioritize skills over degrees
Employers' Perspective
Employers not providing enough guidance for AI learning
- AI Upskilling Need
- Across sectors, with India having 17 million learners
- Mid-Level Job Impact
- More affected due to restructuring and newer roles
- Company Focus
- Skills over degrees
- Learning Programs
- Personalized for better effectiveness
- Udemy's India Presence
- 20% of global learners, 10% of instructors, 43% of employees taking AI courses