According to the latest survey by Kahoot, nearly half of the tech professionals (40%) are concerned their skills will be obsolete within three years, underscoring the urgency for modernised upskilling solutions. With 32% citing AI’s rapid evolution as their main concern and 23% fearing job displacement, the pace of technological advancement is creating widespread anxiety.
Beyond AI, over a third (33%) of tech workers report their roles demand constant learning to keep up with industry shifts. However, traditional training methods fail to address these challenges, leaving employees unprepared for the future.
“The message from tech professionals is clear—without tailored support, they risk falling behind in an industry that evolves relentlessly. For companies, this is a call to action. Investing in flexible and adaptive learning keeps teams competitive, builds a workforce ready to innovate, and positions businesses to lead in their field and adapt to future challenges,” said Sean D’Arcy, chief solutions officer at Kahoot.
With AI’s acceleration, flexible and personalized learning solutions are a must. Current training programs usually fail to align with career goals—40% of professionals feel disconnected from their employers’ learning agendas, and 39% lack peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
As many as 41% of tech workers believe there’s no clear path from training to career advancement, fueling frustration and disengagement. Transparency is also an issue, with 36% highlighting inadequate communication about skill gaps and organizational needs.
In addition, tech workers face many hurdles in balancing learning with their daily responsibilities. Over half (56%) struggle to integrate training into their workloads, and 38% find complex training materials challenging to understand. Also, limited access to mentors, reported by 42%, further compounds these challenges, making employees feel unsupported in their development journeys.
Game-based (47%) and simulation-based (49%) learning approaches are preferred by nearly half of the tech professionals, showcasing a shift toward more interactive and engaging formats. Moreover, recognition plays a critical role—93% say being acknowledged for upskilling efforts would boost their motivation, yet 32% feel their companies fail to celebrate these achievements.