The demand for specialized skills in fintech, AI, project management to rise in 2025: Mayank Kumar of upGrad
Financial Express Pune|December 23, 2024
In 2024, there was also rising demand for AI-skilled talent across non-tech sectors such as retail and manufacturing. Hiring sentiments for jobs that require one to at least interact with GenAI tools irrespective of the sector will continue to soar in 2025
VIKRAM CHAUDHARY

DURING YEAR-END call, Mayank Kumar, the co-founder of edtech major upGrad, told FE that 2024 has been a year of remarkable progress for the education and skilling sector, defined by a strong shift towards personalized and outcome-focused learning. "In 2024, the integration of AI and data analytics empowered educators to align learning content more effectively with the evolving demands of learners and employers, making skilling efforts more precise and impactful," he said. "Looking ahead to 2025, this emphasis on outcomes will become even more critical."

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