Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Indian Professionals Favor Degrees Over Short Courses for Career Growth
Many Indian professionals still think getting a degree or diploma is super important for their careers.
Even though online courses are popular for quick learning, people believe that degrees help them get promoted and move up in their jobs.
Most people are learning new skills, with many investing in longer courses.
Surprisingly, many pay for these courses themselves, showing they believe in the value of education for their future.
Report finds 66% of Indian professionals trust degrees for career growth.
Over 50% of respondents use online tutorials for immediate learning needs.
Formal education is viewed as a reliable career currency for promotions.
84% of respondents took up some upskilling in the past 12 months.
46% of professionals self-funded their upskilling efforts.
- Who
- TeamLease EdTech surveyed 14,316 professionals across sectors.
- What
- Report reveals Indian professionals' preference for degrees over short courses for career growth.
- When
- Data from the report in the last 12 months.
- Where
- Nationwide survey in India.
- Why
- To understand the impact of upskilling on career milestones and motivations.
Reliance on Traditional Degrees
Usage of Short-term Formats
Perceived Value
Reliance on Traditional Degrees
Degrees and diplomas are viewed as valuable career signaling tools.
Usage of Short-term Formats
Short-term formats are utilized for immediate learning needs, especially in Sales and Marketing.
- Survey Respondent Count
- 14,316
- Degree Trust
- 66% of respondents
- Short Course Usage
- Over 50% of respondents
- Self-Funding
- 46% of professionals
- Sectors with High Self-Funding
- Tech and Finance
- Primary Motivation for Upskilling
- Future career planning (61%)