Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Senior professionals lead AI upskilling in India
A lot of older workers in India are learning about artificial intelligence (AI).
These workers have more than 15 years of experience.
A company called Great Learning found that over 40% of people signing up for AI classes are these experienced professionals.
This shows that older workers think AI skills are very important for making big decisions and leading teams.
More than one million people used Great Learning's platform in 2025 to learn new skills.
Over 40% of AI upskilling enrolments in India come from senior professionals with over 15 years of experience.
The data is based on over one million learners on Great Learning's platform in 2025.
Senior professionals are increasingly viewing AI skills as critical for leadership, strategy, and decision-making.
This trend indicates a shift in how experienced professionals perceive the importance of AI skills.
The findings highlight a steep rise in AI and GenAI programme enrolments from senior talent.
- Who
- Senior professionals in India
- What
- AI upskilling enrolments
- When
- 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To stay relevant and enhance leadership, strategy, and decision-making skills
- Percentage of senior professionals
- Over 40%
- Work experience
- Over 15 years
- Source of data
- Great Learning
- Year of data
- 2025
- Number of learners
- Over one million