In age of tech disruption, women make beeline for upskilling, HR News, ETHRWorld

Indian women are in the midst of an upskilling wave with some seeking to re-enter the workforce after a career break; others to secure better jobs or stay relevant in an age of technological disruptions by acquiring cutting-edge skills.

Demand from women learners is soaring, not just from the top metros but also Tier 2/3 towns and cities, fuelled by the need to enhance employability in a job market that is becoming increasingly competitive, unpredictable, and demanding.

Edtech platform Imarticus Learning currently has 42% women learners, up from 30% in 2022-23; at Hero Vired, women currently comprise 20% of the learner base compared to 5-6% in 2021 while upGrad has 40% women across its long-format courses.

Courses in data sciences, digital marketing, business analytics, fintech, investment banking, AI and HR are most popular among women as they look to future-proof themselves. This comes at a time when a recent Emeritus study found that nearly 3 out of 4 Indians fear that technology will replace their jobs unless they upskill. Also, a recent Simplilearn survey found that 63% of women said upskilling was a key next step in their career growth.

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