ChatGPT is the Most In-Demand Workplace Skill in Q1 2023

ChatGPT is the Most In-Demand Workplace Skill in Q1 2023 The latest report by Udemy highlights additional, surging workplace skills related to personal development, business and health SAN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a company dedicated to improving lives through online learning, today released its Q1 2023 Workplace Learning Index , a quarterly report highlighting skills that are growing in demand among today’s professionals as they seek to keep pace with innovation and help support their company’s continued growth. Analyzing data from nearly 14,000 Udemy Business customers across the globe, the Index reveals the technology and professional power skills that saw the biggest increase in course consumption (i.e., minutes spent learning) during the first quarter of 2023. As the race to understand and effectively implement generative AI within the workforce continues, courses published on ChatGPT saw massive growth of 4,419% . Additionally, nearly 470 new courses about ChatGPT were added to Udemy’s platform over the quarter, garnering more than 420,000 course enrollments as of March 31. When it comes to how professionals are looking to implement ChatGPT within their daily flow of work to improve efficiency, Udemy Business learners are especially focused on: copywriting support to help boost SEO, idea generation to enhance visual presentations and large-scale email creation to improve productivity. “The Udemy platform connects more than 70,000 instructors with 59 million learners globally, enabling us to spot emerging trends early and equip learners with fresh content to help them quickly master and implement new skills within their workflow,” said Scott Rogers, Senior Vice President of Supply Strategy at Udemy. “The skills required for professionals continue to rapidly shift, so it's critical that leaders provide the training resources needed to keep up with advancements such as those related to artificial intelligence — to benefit both the employee and the company's ability to get important projects done.” Stephanie Stapleton Sudbury, President of Udemy Business, added “Organizations that encourage ongoing learning and provide flexible skill development opportunities can help attract and engage top talent, increase productivity and achieve greater business outcomes.” In fact, research has shown that employees who spend time at work learning are 47% less likely to be stressed, 39% more likely to feel productive and successful, 23% more ready to take on additional responsibilities and 21% more likely to feel confident and happy. A recent IDC study of Udemy Business customers reported a nearly 5x increase in upskilled employees, approximately 12% higher productivity and significant hiring and recruiting cost savings. The Index highlighted several other emerging themes in corporate learning, including: Artificial intelligence and machine learning have become two of the most sought-after skills