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Globe and Mail
05-08-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
U.S. Continuing Education Market to Surpass USD 95.98 Billion by 2030, Growing at 6.2% CAGR as AI and Micro-Credentials Reshape Learning
"U.S. Continuing Education Market Research Report by Arizton" Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Growth Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast 2025–2030. According to Arizton's latest report, the U.S. continuing education market is projected to grow from USD 66.91 billion in 2024 to USD 95.98 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 6.20% during the forecast period. Report Scope: Market Size (2030): USD 95.98 Billion Market Size (2024): USD 66.91 Billion CAGR (2024-2030): 6.20% HISTORIC YEAR: 2021-2023 BASE YEAR: 2024 FORECAST YEAR: 2025-2030 MARKET SEGMENTATION: Delivery Mode, Profession, and Providers Advanced Technologies Transform Continuing Education Into an AI-Driven Growth Market The continuing education market is accelerating its digital transformation as AI becomes a core growth catalyst. Providers are adopting Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS), adaptive learning platforms, and real-time analytics to deliver personalized, flexible, and scalable upskilling solutions. This shift aligns with surging global demand for future-ready skills in high-impact areas like data analytics, automation, and machine learning. By modernizing delivery models with AI, institutions can increase learner engagement, reduce delivery costs, and expand their addressable market across diverse workforce segments. Implementing AI requires robust digital infrastructure, cloud-based learning management systems, and sustained investment in content innovation. ITS, for example, supports self-paced, customized learning pathways and real-time feedback, improving retention and completion rates, key metrics driving recurring revenue, stronger customer lifetime value, and sustainable market growth. U.S. Continuing Education Market News General Assembly is expanding its tech-focused bootcamps, with its flagship Data Analytics Certification surpassing 97,000 graduates. Accelerated, immersive programs address rising demand for job-ready training. Skillsoft has strengthened its technical learning suite by integrating Codecademy's AI coding labs into the Percipio platform in 2024, boosting interactive, hands-on training in AI and programming. Udemy is scaling its U.S. footprint with 1,000+ new AI/ML courses on Udemy Business Pro and a partnership with SHRM for HR recertification credits, positioning itself as a go-to platform for AI and professional certification. Micro-Credentials and Blockchain Strengthen Continuing Education's Competitive Edge Micro-credentials are rapidly transforming the continuing education market by providing flexible, verifiable proof of skills through digital badges. These small units of learning help professionals demonstrate job-ready capabilities and stack credits toward formal qualifications such as certificates and degrees. This laddered approach is becoming essential as more learners pursue blended, multi-institution pathways, transferring credits across programs and borders to stay competitive. Rising demand for transparent, easily transferable credentials is driving institutions to adopt secure, scalable systems. Blockchain is emerging as a key enabler, offering an open, peer-to-peer framework to issue and verify credentials without a central authority. This ensures tamper-proof records, faster verification, and stronger trust between learners, institutions, and employers. Together, micro-credentials and blockchain improve learner mobility, expand market reach, and align continuing education with workforce needs for trusted, skills-focused evidence, positioning the market for scalable growth in an increasingly digital economy. Continuing Education: A Strategic Imperative for Market-Ready Workforce Capabilities Continuing education is now an essential factor in sustaining a competitive, skilled, and compliant workforce in today's dynamic market landscape. By enabling professionals to gain updated technical knowledge, earn relevant certifications, and strengthen critical soft skills, continuing education directly supports higher productivity, operational efficiency, and industry readiness. Consistent upskilling helps maintain alignment with emerging technologies, evolving industry standards, and mandatory re-certification requirements across sectors such as technology, energy, and specialized trades. Recent labor market data highlights that professionals with advanced qualifications earn significantly more than those with basic education, demonstrating a clear return on investment for workforce development. A strong culture of continuing education ensures teams can respond to market shifts, adopt new tools and practices, and deliver measurable value while meeting compliance demands. This positions organizations and industries to retain talent, drive innovation, and sustain a resilient, future-ready workforce in an increasingly competitive global economy. 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CNA
04-08-2025
- Business
- CNA
Digital literacy: About 250,000 people to benefit from S$3m boost to national fund, workshops
About 250,000 seniors, youths and individuals with special needs will benefit from a new S$3 million boost to a national fund promoting digital inclusion. Separately, there will be workshops on everyday banking and Generative AI to help people build practical digital skills. It is part of a renewed three-year tie-up between Singapore's largest bank and the Infocomm Media Development Authority. Karen Ngui, MD and Head at DBS Foundation, and Douglas Goh, Director, Digital Engagement and Adoption at the SG Digital Office at the Infocomm Media Development Authority, talk about why this initiative is important for Singapore and DBS. They also talk about how they will recruit participants for these workshops.
Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Goodwill Industries partners with Google for free AI training course
July 30 (UPI) -- Goodwill Industries has partnered with Google to train 200,000 people in artificial intelligence skills in the United States. Goodwill, which helps people find jobs, will provide Google's AI Essentials course at no charge, the nonprofit said in a news release. Google debuted the course in 2024. Goodwill has offered Google's digital skills programs since 2017 with more than 400,000 Americans going into well-paying jobs. The new course is available to anyone, including Goodwill employees and those who use Goodwill nonprofit career support. There are 150 local Goodwill organizations that offer assistance that includes employment placement and job training. Anyone younger than 18 must have adult supervision while participating in the course. The 10-hour AI Essentials course teaches how to use generative AI effectively in day-to-day work. It includes practical, hands-on experience in tasks that involve videos, reading and interactive exercises. Activities involve Chat GPT, Copilot, Gemini. Upon completion of the course, participants will earn a certificate from Google. "At Goodwill, we believe that providing the right skills to people opens doors to opportunity," Steve Preston, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International, said in a statement. "AI is transforming the workplace, and thanks to support from we're ensuring that individuals can gain the essential knowledge needed to thrive in this digital era." Goodwill in a news release noted that 86% of graduates say AI skills taught in the course will make them more productive and/or efficient in their jobs. And 80% say those skills will improve their overall job performance. The application form is available on Goodwill's website. "Google is proud to continue our long-standing collaboration with Goodwill, helping more people access local training for well-paying jobs," Hector Mujica, head of Americas Philanthropy, said. "Goodwill's offering of Google's AI Essentials course will empower even more individuals to advance their economic mobility and prepare for the jobs of today and tomorrow." The Google organization has a $150 million-plus investment portfolio that aims to boost access to education and economic opportunities. Goodwill also has partnered with Comcast on digital literacy and workforce development. Goodwill, which was founded in 1902, sells donated items in more than 3,300 locations in the United States and Canada. Edgar J. Helms, a Methodist minister, collected items in wealthier areas of Boston, and trained and hired poor people to mend and repair the used goods. The company's philosophy is a "hand up, not a handout." Solve the daily Crossword
The Herald
13-07-2025
- General
- The Herald
'Now I can do it myself': Gogos learn to use smartphones in 'Gogos with Vuma' digital skills training programme
In a step towards digital inclusion, 49 elderly residents from Katlehong graduated on Friday from a digital skills training programme aimed at empowering senior citizens with essential tech knowledge. Hosted by VumaTel in partnership with goGOGOgo (NPC) at Matsediso Primary School in Katlehong on the East Rand, the programme equipped the participants, many of whom had little or no prior experience with technology, with vital digital skills. It covered fundamental skills such as using smartphones, navigating the internet, sending emails, using social media, accessing online services and practising digital safety. One of the graduates, Phinet Lekau, 88, speaking at the graduation ceremony, said he was grateful to have been part of the course as he now knew how to use the internet, order supplies from shops and speak to his friends with ease. 'I knew nothing about the internet before this course. My grandchildren would simply call me holding the phone, telling me what to do. But this course has opened my eyes. I can now do all of those things on my own,' said Lekau. Agnes Letsoge, 82, said she can now use her smartphone. 'I am very happy to have been part of this programme, because the phone was being used by my grandchildren and they would constantly finish my money and airtime. Since I've been taught how to use it by myself, I can finally enjoy my pension money,' Letsoge said. Before doing the course she couldn't even load airtime, she said. 'Now I can do it myself, they can no longer rob me,' she said. Vumatel CSI co-ordinator Thando Mokoena said with most NGOs focusing on the youth and children, they identified a gap for training for the elderly. 'We know that almost 40% of children in South Africa are living with grandparents. We want to revive that thing that they are still here, we still care and we see that they matter. The course we put them through is a standard ICT course, learning how to browse the internet, and how to use a smartphone, as most of them used or knew how to use small phones,' Mokoena said. The programme, which was part of Vumatel's ongoing commitment to community upliftment and digital inclusion, also fostered intergenerational learning, with younger facilitators helping to mentor the elderly participants throughout their training. Jane Simmonds, founder and executive director for goGOGOgo (NPC), an NGO aimed at building capacity in elderly people raising grandchildren, Simmonds explained that with 9.7-million children in South Africa essentially living in multigenerational households with grandparents playing an important part in their upbringing, the organisation is working to strengthen the role of the older people to build their footprint and amplify their voices. This is to ultimately give them knowledge, information and modern-day practices to navigate raising children in the digital age. 'Many of these older people are also raising fourth generation, so they raise their children, their grandchildren and are now looking after their great-grandchildren. We are working at strengthening the role of these women and men, building their footprint, their voice, amplifying their voices, giving the knowledge, information about modern-day practices. When raising children with internet and wi-fi, social media, violence, GBV, so many things that these elderly people have to address when raising children. We provide programmes where we strengthen the role of grandparents raising grandchildren and recognise the importance of this vulnerable, marginalised, often excluded population of people who are the heroes of South Africa,' she said. Simmonds said the initiative, which started during the Covid-19 lockdown, has funded more than 10 programmes with about 400 beneficiaries. She said the grandparents are identified through local schools and organisations. TimesLIVE
Zawya
09-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Du and Huawei renew partnership to accelerate Emiratisation and digital talent development in UAE
Dubai, UAE: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, has renewed its strategic partnership with Huawei to enhance Emiratisation by empowering UAE talent with advanced technological skills. Together, the two industry leaders aim to foster innovation and readiness in the digital and telecommunications space, building toward a sustainable future and further solidifying du's position as a leading telecom and digital service provider. Building on a historical partnership grounded in ICT technologies and network development, du and Huawei will focus on equipping du employees, including emerging leaders, with critical competencies in cutting-edge technologies. Training and workshops will target future-forward areas such as AI, data analytics, 5G, and cloud solutions, ensuring alignment with du's digital transformation goals. Fahad Al Hassawi, Chief Executive Officer at du said: 'Huawei and du share a commitment to supporting the UAE's national Emiratisation strategy, and we are proud to build on this long-standing relationship. Through this renewed partnership, we will nurture a competitive and future-ready talent pipeline empowered by world-class digital skills while continuously driving technological excellence within our company and across the region.' As part of this renewed collaboration, du and Huawei will implement activities under the scope of the Joint Annual Training Plan (ATP), including Specialist Programs, Executive Leadership Programs, and emerging ICT knowledge-sharing webinars. Programs like these will be instrumental in enhancing skills across all employee levels, fostering innovation and creating agile responses to increasingly complex challenges. David Tao, Chief Executive Officer at Huawei UAE said: 'We are honoured to work closely with du to promote Emiratisation and help shape the future of digital innovation in the UAE. Through tailored training programs and skills development workshops, our partnership will empower du employees to master cutting-edge technologies in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Analytics, and beyond, contributing to the UAE's advanced-tech ecosystem.' Since 2021, key initiatives such as the Huawei Internship Development Program have provided graduate trainees with foundational knowledge in transformative technologies like 5G and Cloud. In line with the strategic ICT Talent Development Programs initiated in 2022, the renewed partnership reflects a shared vision to attract, retain, and grow UAE talent—all essential components of du's Emiratisation goals, digital transformation efforts, and overall growth trajectory. Looking ahead, du and Huawei reaffirm their commitment to cultivating technological expertise necessary for shaping the telecom services of the future—while advancing the UAE's vision of becoming a globally competitive hub for innovation. About du du adds life to life with a comprehensive portfolio of mobile, fixed, broadband, entertainment services, and fintech solutions. Through a digital-first approach powered by ultra-reliable fiber and 5G technology, du delivers bespoke solutions leveraging cloud computing, AI-driven analytics, advanced cybersecurity, and IoT integration. As a trusted digital telco enabler spearheading the UAE's digital transformation, we collaborate with a dynamic partner ecosystem to propel industries and society toward operational excellence, shaping a more connected and digitally advanced future across the region.
