8 EMERGING TRENDS IN THE INDIAN SKILLING ECOSYSTEM

1. Increased digitisation and connectivity will lead to the proliferation of online skilling.

2. Skilling will be mainstreamed in the education system.

3. Hybrid learning will see a mix of digital instructional resources coupled with traditional methods.

4. Learning & upskilling through short-term, demand-driven, industry-oriented courses will become the norm for young professionals.

5. Soft or employability skills will gain prominence as the changing nature of the workplace will result in increased behavioural demands such as collaboration, critical thinking and communication.

6. Apprenticeships will double from half a million to a million this year with the Govt easing apprenticeship rules for India Inc.

7. Adoption of blended learning with the ability to offer innovative courses will come into focus as online learning becomes prominent.

8. Technology-led skills will come to the forefront. Artificial Intelligence, 8) Robotics, Analytics, Data Science etc., will gain popularity in many industries, creating a demand for the same.