Companies double down on AI training for mid- and senior-level employees: Great Learning report

Companies are increasingly investing in training mid- and senior-level employees to navigate AI-driven workplace transformations, according to a study by Great Learning for Business, the enterprise training arm of Great Learning.

In FY25, the share of mid-level employee training more than doubled to 35%, up from 15% in FY24, while senior-level training demand also more than doubled year-on-year. The report noted that organisations are realising future growth depends not only on fresh talent but also on resilient leaders who can guide teams through technological and market disruption.

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In contrast, early-career training—accounting for over 80% of Great Learning’s enterprise programs in FY24—saw a temporary slowdown in FY25. This was attributed to macroeconomic caution that led several companies, particularly in the tech sector, to pause large-scale entry-level onboarding.

However, FY26 has already seen a resurgence in early-career learning programs, with thousands of young professionals being trained in high-demand domains such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI), aligning with evolving market needs.

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The report also found that the demand for technical upskilling is now expanding beyond IT teams. Nearly 48% of organisations prioritising AI and GenAI training are from the IT/ITeS sector, followed by 14% from Manufacturing & Supply Chain, and 10% each from BFSI and Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals.