The report, titled ‘Upskilling Trends Report FY 2025–26’, based on a survey by the company, said that the workforce is adapting to rapid industry changes with optimism and resilience, even as the city’s technology sector has been among the hardest hit by job cuts. It said that 93% of Bengaluru professionals consider upskilling critical to safeguarding their careers, while 78% remain confident about retaining their jobs over the next year.
While seven out of 10 professionals believe their roles are being disrupted by AI and other technologies, 77% still view these developments as having a positive impact on their career trajectory. This combination of disruption and optimism highlights Bengaluru’s unique position as both a hub of technological innovation and a testbed for workforce transformation.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning (ML) have emerged as the most sought-after areas of technical training, with 43% of Bengaluru professionals prioritising upskilling in this domain. Within AI and ML, skills such as agentic AI, large language models, natural language processing and Python programming are leading the list of preferred specialisations. The strong focus on AI skills also mirrors the city’s growing integration of generative AI into workplace practices.
According to the report, 64% of Bengaluru-based professionals are already using GenAI tools such as ChatGPT and Bard frequently in their daily workflows. Departments including product development, software engineering, research and development, marketing and customer support are leading adopters, while professionals are also looking to build expertise in GenAI applications on the cloud through platforms such as Azure and AWS.
“Bengaluru, as India’s tech and innovation hub, offers a unique perspective into how AI is reshaping the workforce. Our findings show that professionals here are responding with optimism and action. Despite the uncertainty in the job market, most are choosing to upskill, adapt and integrate AI into their everyday work to stay ahead,” said Hari Krishnan Nair, co-founder, Great Learning.”This hunger to learn, coupled with the city’s deep tech expertise, positions Bengaluru’s talent pool to lead in the next wave of innovation with in-demand and cutting edge skills. At Great Learning, we have consistently seen high engagement from Bengaluru-based learners, and the report affirms the need for being future-focused and agile in the face of change,” he added.The survey, based on primary research involving more than 1,000 professionals across India, found that 56% of Bengaluru professionals are actively seeking new roles, while another 38% are passively open to exploring opportunities, highlighting increasing willingness of professionals to reassess career paths in a changing job landscape. Work-life balance and job security emerged as the top factors influencing their next job movement, alongside salary, benefits and leadership opportunities. At the same time, unmet salary expectations, increasing competition for roles and the requirement for additional skills or certifications were cited as key barriers to securing new roles.
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