New Data Reveals Global Workforce is Prioritizing Skills to Enhance Productivity, Leadership, and GenAI Automation
Udemy has released its Q3 2024 Global Workplace Learning Index, revealing key trends in professional skills development. The report shows significant growth in several areas: Personal Productivity increased 17%, Time Management rose 12%, and Marketing Strategy saw a 26% increase. Linux Administration emerged as the fastest-growing technical skill with a 36% surge, while Generative AI skills continued strong growth at 26%.
The index highlights sector-specific trends, with Professional Services focusing on project management and automation, Consulting Services adopting enterprise technology, and Financial Services investing in soft skills development. The data is derived from thousands of Udemy Business customers worldwide, comparing course consumption between Q2 and Q3 2024.
Udemy ha pubblicato il suo Global Workplace Learning Index per il terzo trimestre del 2024, rivelando tendenze chiave nello sviluppo delle competenze professionali. Il rapporto mostra una crescita significativa in diverse aree: Produttività Personale aumentata del 17%, Gestione del Tempo cresciuta del 12% e Strategia di Marketing che ha visto un aumento del 26%. Amministrazione Linux è emersa come la competenza tecnica a crescita più rapida con un incremento del 36%, mentre le competenze di AI Generativa hanno continuato a crescere notevolmente con un tasso del 26%.
L'indice mette in evidenza tendenze specifiche di settore, con i Servizi Professionali che si concentrano sulla gestione dei progetti e sull'automazione, i Servizi di Consulenza che adottano tecnologie aziendali, e i Servizi Finanziari che investono nello sviluppo delle competenze trasversali. I dati derivano da migliaia di clienti di Udemy Business in tutto il mondo, confrontando il consumo di corsi tra il secondo e il terzo trimestre del 2024.
Udemy ha lanzado su Índice Global de Aprendizaje en el Lugar de Trabajo para el tercer trimestre de 2024, revelando tendencias clave en el desarrollo de habilidades profesionales. El informe muestra un crecimiento significativo en varias áreas: Productividad Personal aumentó un 17%, Gestión del Tiempo subió un 12% y Estrategia de Marketing vio un aumento del 26%. Administración de Linux emergió como la habilidad técnica de más rápido crecimiento con un incremento del 36%, mientras que las habilidades de IA Generativa continuaron con un fuerte crecimiento del 26%.
El índice destaca tendencias específicas del sector, con los Servicios Profesionales centrados en la gestión de proyectos y la automatización, los Servicios de Consultoría adoptando tecnología empresarial y los Servicios Financieros invirtiendo en el desarrollo de habilidades blandas. Los datos se derivan de miles de clientes de Udemy Business en todo el mundo, comparando el consumo de cursos entre el segundo y el tercer trimestre de 2024.
Udemy는 2024년 3분기 글로벌 직장 학습 지수를 발표하며 전문 기술 개발의 주요 트렌드를 밝혔습니다. 보고서에 따르면 여러 분야에서 상당한 성장이 나타났습니다: 개인 생산성은 17% 증가했으며, 시간 관리는 12% 상승했고, 마케팅 전략은 26% 증가하였습니다. 리눅스 관리는 36%로 가장 빠르게 성장하는 기술 스킬로 떠올랐으며, 생성적 AI 기술은 26%의 꾸준한 성장을 이어갔습니다.
이 지수는 프로젝트 관리와 자동화에 집중하는 전문 서비스, 기업 기술을 채택하는 컨설팅 서비스, 소프트 스킬 개발에 투자하는 금융 서비스 등 분야별 트렌드를 강조합니다. 데이터는 전 세계 수천 명의 Udemy Business 고객으로부터 수집되었으며, 2024년 2분기와 3분기 사이의 강좌 소비를 비교하고 있습니다.
Udemy a publié son indice global d'apprentissage en milieu professionnel pour le troisième trimestre de 2024, révélant des tendances clés dans le développement des compétences professionnelles. Le rapport montre une croissance significative dans plusieurs domaines : Productivité Personnelle en hausse de 17 %, Gestion du Temps augmentée de 12 % et Stratégie Marketing avec une augmentation de 26 %. Administration Linux s'est imposée comme la compétence technique à la croissance la plus rapide, avec une hausse de 36 %, tandis que les compétences en IA Générative ont continué de croître fortement à 26 %.
L'indice souligne des tendances spécifiques aux secteurs, avec des Services Professionnels se concentrant sur la gestion de projets et l'automatisation, des Services de Conseil adoptant des technologies d'entreprise, et des Services Financiers investissant dans le développement des compétences interpersonnelles. Les données proviennent de milliers de clients d'Udemy Business dans le monde entier, comparant la consommation de cours entre le deuxième et le troisième trimestre de 2024.
Udemy hat seinen Global Workplace Learning Index für das dritte Quartal 2024 veröffentlicht und zeigt wichtige Trends in der beruflichen Weiterbildung auf. Der Bericht zeigt ein signifikantes Wachstum in mehreren Bereichen: Persönliche Produktivität stieg um 17%, Zeitmanagement um 12% und Marketingstrategie um 26%. Linux-Administration erwies sich mit einem Anstieg von 36% als die am schnellsten wachsende technische Fähigkeit, während die Fähigkeiten in Generativer KI weiterhin stark mit 26% wuchsen.
Der Index hebt branchenspezifische Trends hervor, wobei Professional Services sich auf Projektmanagement und Automatisierung konzentrieren, Consulting Services Unternehmenssoftware übernehmen und Financial Services in die Entwicklung von Soft Skills investieren. Die Daten stammen von Tausenden von Udemy Business-Kunden weltweit und vergleichen den Kurskonsum zwischen dem zweiten und dritten Quartal 2024.
- Strong growth in key technical skills: Linux Administration (36%), GenAI (26%), AWS Certified Data Engineer (25%)
- Significant increase in business strategy skills: Marketing Strategy (26%), Business Communication (19%)
- Rising demand for productivity-related skills with Personal Productivity up 17%
- High growth in Financial Services sector skills: Career Development (98%), Conflict Management (74%)
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Insights
The Q3 Workplace Learning Index reveals significant shifts in corporate learning priorities that could positively impact Udemy's market position. Key growth metrics include
The expansion into sector-specific training, with notable upticks in Professional Services (
The surge in GenAI and automation-related learning signals a transformative shift in enterprise technology adoption. The
The adoption of specialized tools like Blazor (
Udemy’s Q3 Index finds skills related to operational efficiency, business strategy, and digital transformation are rising in popularity
“Today, professionals and organizations worldwide understand the need to upskill quickly to stay ahead of cutting-edge tools and topics, enabling career development and better business outcomes,” said Scott Rogers, Senior Vice President of Instructor and Content Strategy at Udemy. “SHRM’s State of the Workplace report revealed that
In Q3, the following global themes took center stage for professional upskilling:
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Personal Productivity is on the rise: The global workforce places a strong emphasis on enhancing productivity and efficiency, underscoring the need for professionals to optimize business outcomes despite limited resources. Personal Productivity emerged among the top 10 in-demand professional skills this quarter, experiencing an increase of
17% in Q3. -
Professionals are embracing Time Management techniques: There continues to be a broader cultural shift where professionals are increasingly looking for ways to stay competitive while maintaining a work-life balance. As a result, Time Management was one of the most popular skills amongst learners this quarter, with a
12% increase compared to Q2. -
Companies are doubling down on Strategy and Leadership skills: As organizations enter planning season for 2025, business strategy and management skills are critical focus areas for professionals looking to grow in their careers, with topics such as Marketing Strategy (
26% increase), Business Communication (19% increase), Product Management (15% increase), and Project Management (12% increase) also rising in popularity among global employees. Interestingly, Emotional Intelligence saw a12% increase, aligning with organizations’ efforts to foster better leadership skills and interpersonal dynamics. -
The race toward Generative AI (GenAI) and automation is on: In the global tech sector, companies are focused on skills that can accelerate automation, data-driven decision-making, and the adoption of GenAI. Linux Administration was the fastest-growing technical skill in Q3 with a
36% hike, highlighting the need for businesses to adopt tools enabling the shift to cloud platforms. Additionally, GenAI (26% increase) has become one of the largest areas of skills acquisition on the Udemy platform with strong sustained growth. Skills in AWS Certified Data Engineer (25% increase) reflect the focus on harnessing data and AI for seamless automation.
“A well-crafted strategy is essential for driving business growth in today's competitive landscape, and mastering digital marketing strategies in the era of GenAI is no longer optional,” said Anton Voroniuk, CEO of Skillsbooster. “More than 700,000 professionals are learning digital marketing and GenAI skills through my courses on Udemy to navigate the ever-evolving field of digital marketing and execute proactive marketing strategies.”
Along with global workforce trends, the Index also highlights skills that are in demand among employees in the Professional, Financial, and Consulting Services sectors:
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Professional Services are upskilling in Project Management and Automation: The Professional Services industry is upskilling in a blend of project management and automation skills to manage projects more effectively. Learners also sought to learn more about emerging technical tools such as Blazor (
82% increase) and Microsoft Copilot (62% increase). -
Consulting Services are adopting enterprise technology: These emerging tools can empower teams to streamline projects while nurturing skillsets that support a variety of internal functions. Technical skills related to Oracle Cloud (
66% increase) and Oracle Integration Cloud or OIC (65% increase) are surging in demand in the Consulting Services sector. According to AlphaSense, clients are increasingly seeking consultants who possess both strategic insight and technical expertise. -
Financial Services are investing in soft skills: Companies in the Financial Services space are focusing more on developing essential soft skills to effectively navigate change management. Organizations are increasingly prioritizing Manager Training courses (
68% increase) as well as employee-centric professional skills, such as Career Development (98% increase), Conflict Management (74% increase), and Emotional Intelligence (40% increase).
Forward Thinking: Adopting Skills-Based Strategies To Foster Workforce Agility in 2025
With 2025 positioned to be a pivotal year of change, Udemy will continue spotlighting key learning trends at its annual FWD 2024 events where leaders can exchange insights on crafting exceptional learning experiences. These events will cover how organizations can drive the future of work and transition to a skills-based approach to enhance workforce agility, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable growth, along with a sneak preview of GenAI innovations within the Udemy Intelligent Skills Platform. Upcoming FWD events include:
- FWD NYC on October 29
- FWD London on November 7
- FWD Frankfurt on November 20
- FWD Bengaluru on November 26
- FWD Mumbai on November 28
“To date in 2024, we have welcomed thousands of professionals to FWD events held virtually as well as more than 500 attendees at face-to-face events in
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Methodology
The Udemy Global Workplace Learning Index uses data from thousands of Udemy Business customers worldwide. Location data is based on the country associated with the company. The skills data compares the consumption of courses in the Udemy Business collection from Q2 2024 to Q3 2024. Courses are associated with one or more topics, with a maximum of five topics per course. The trending skills that you see in the report are based on these topics. If a course covers multiple topics, consumption minutes are divided equally across all topics associated with the course.
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