Agentic AI learners double in a year as companies prioritise employee skilling
edForce's FY2025-26 report shows companies sharply increasing training across AI and related technologies. The trend points to AI adoption being treated as a broader business transformation.
As AI becomes a bigger part of business operations across India, companies are investing faster in training programmes to help employees work with AI and related technologies. A report by edForce shows that organisations are focusing not only on adopting AI tools but also on preparing their workforce to use them with efficiency.
According to edForce's Enterprise Learning Report FY2025-26, Agentic AI just emerged as the fastest-growing category in terms of learning during the year. The number has almost doubled of those who are enrolled in Agentic AI programmes, reaching 57,536.
The rise now indicates that firms are shifting far from AI experimentation and pilot projects, with training increasingly focused on deploying and managing AI systems at scale.
The report also highlights a growing demand for skills that support AI implementation. Cloud Computing training recorded a 29 per cent increase, reaching 41,876 learners, while DevOps training grew by 26 per cent to 31,211 learners.
These technologies play a key role in building and maintaining AI-powered systems across organisations.
Cybersecurity training also witnessed significant growth. The number of learners rose by 39 per cent to 25,448, reflecting the increasing importance of security as companies expand their digital and AI-driven operations. As more business processes move online, organisations are investing in measures to protect data, systems, and infrastructure.
Certification-based learning continued to gain momentum during the year. The report found that certifications earned by learners increased by 36 per cent to 38,562.
Commenting on the findings, Ravi Kaklasaria, Co-Founder & CEO of edForce, says, "Enterprise learning is becoming increasingly outcome-driven. The strong growth in Agentic AI, Certifications, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, and Leadership training shows that organisations are focusing on building capabilities that directly support AI adoption and business transformation."
This indicates a growing focus on validating skills through recognised credentials and ensuring that employees possess industry-relevant expertise.
Leadership training emerged as the second-fastest growing category. The number of learners participating in leadership programmes increased by 46 per cent to 11,965.
The trend shows that organisations are preparing business leaders alongside technical teams to guide technology adoption and manage change across departments.
The findings suggest that companies now view AI adoption as a wider business transformation rather than a standalone technology initiative.
Along with AI skills, organisations are investing in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, deployment capabilities, leadership development, and certification-led learning to build long-term capabilities and support future growth.
As AI becomes a bigger part of business operations across India, companies are investing faster in training programmes to help employees work with AI and related technologies. A report by edForce shows that organisations are focusing not only on adopting AI tools but also on preparing their workforce to use them with efficiency.
According to edForce's Enterprise Learning Report FY2025-26, Agentic AI just emerged as the fastest-growing category in terms of learning during the year. The number has almost doubled of those who are enrolled in Agentic AI programmes, reaching 57,536.
The rise now indicates that firms are shifting far from AI experimentation and pilot projects, with training increasingly focused on deploying and managing AI systems at scale.
The report also highlights a growing demand for skills that support AI implementation. Cloud Computing training recorded a 29 per cent increase, reaching 41,876 learners, while DevOps training grew by 26 per cent to 31,211 learners.
These technologies play a key role in building and maintaining AI-powered systems across organisations.
Cybersecurity training also witnessed significant growth. The number of learners rose by 39 per cent to 25,448, reflecting the increasing importance of security as companies expand their digital and AI-driven operations. As more business processes move online, organisations are investing in measures to protect data, systems, and infrastructure.
Certification-based learning continued to gain momentum during the year. The report found that certifications earned by learners increased by 36 per cent to 38,562.
Commenting on the findings, Ravi Kaklasaria, Co-Founder & CEO of edForce, says, "Enterprise learning is becoming increasingly outcome-driven. The strong growth in Agentic AI, Certifications, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, and Leadership training shows that organisations are focusing on building capabilities that directly support AI adoption and business transformation."
This indicates a growing focus on validating skills through recognised credentials and ensuring that employees possess industry-relevant expertise.
Leadership training emerged as the second-fastest growing category. The number of learners participating in leadership programmes increased by 46 per cent to 11,965.
The trend shows that organisations are preparing business leaders alongside technical teams to guide technology adoption and manage change across departments.
The findings suggest that companies now view AI adoption as a wider business transformation rather than a standalone technology initiative.
Along with AI skills, organisations are investing in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, deployment capabilities, leadership development, and certification-led learning to build long-term capabilities and support future growth.
