Education And Training Market Global Report 2026

The education and training market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $149.88 billion in 2025 to $177.31 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for workforce skills development, rising enrollment in higher education, growing need for professional certifications, increasing corporate training expenditure, and rising demand for vocational education.

The education and training market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $342.29 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.9%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for continuous reskilling and upskilling, rising need for industry-specific skills, growing emphasis on employability-focused education, increasing demand for flexible learning programs, and expanding workforce development initiatives. Major trends during the forecast period include increasing adoption of competency-based learning programs, rising demand for industry-aligned professional certifications, growing emphasis on personalized learning pathways, increasing integration of practical skills development, and rising demand for continuous workforce upskilling.

The growing adoption of digital learning platforms is expected to drive the growth of the education and training market going forward. Digital learning platforms refer to online-based systems that provide access to educational content, training programs, interactive learning resources, and skill development opportunities through digital technologies. The growing adoption of digital learning platforms is driven by increasing demand for flexible learning, as they provide anytime, anywhere access to educational resources and enable learners to develop skills at their own pace. The increasing adoption of digital learning platforms is driving the education and training market by enabling flexible, personalized, and scalable learning experiences that improve learner engagement, expand access to education, and enhance workforce skill development. For instance, in February 2025, according to GOV.UK, a UK-based government department, 36% of internet-using adults in England participated in digital or online skills training in 2023/24, increasing from 22% in 2022/23 and representing a 14 percentage-point rise. Therefore, the growing adoption of digital learning platforms is driving the growth of the education and training market.

Major companies operating in the education and training market are focusing on expanding workforce learning initiatives through dedicated education hubs to strengthen technical capabilities, develop digital skills, and support long-term career development. An education hub is a centralized learning platform that provides structured training, technical education, and professional development programs to equip learners with industry-relevant skills. For instance, in February 2026, Apple Inc., a US-based technology company, in collaboration with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an India-based university, launched the Apple Education Hub in Bengaluru, India. The initiative provides training in digital literacy, Swift coding, robotics, automation technology, and smart manufacturing to supplier employees while extending professional development programs across more than 25 supplier facilities in India, strengthening workforce capabilities and promoting continuous learning.

In March 2023, National Skill Development Corporation International, an India-based nodal agency providing vocational education and skill training, partnered with Pearson to expand access to globally recognized qualifications and strengthen workforce skills development in India through Pearson’s vocational and professional certification programs. Through this partnership, NSDC International and Pearson aimed to enhance workforce skills in India by increasing access to industry-relevant vocational education, professional qualifications, and globally recognized certification programs. Pearson is a UK-based provider of education and training that offers digital learning experiences, assessments, and qualifications.

Major companies operating in the education and training market are Microsoft Corporation, Accenture plc, Pearson plc, Stride Inc., McGraw Hill Inc., Laureate Education Inc., Cengage Learning Holdings II Inc., Grand Canyon Education Inc., Duolingo Inc., Blackboard Inc., Universal Technical Institute Inc., Perdoceo Education Corporation, Udemy Inc., Coursera Inc., Testbook Edu Solutions Private Limited, Skillsoft Corp., Chegg Inc., Beijing Dami Technology Co Ltd, Franklin Covey Co., Aptech Limited, 51Talk Online Education Group, American Public Education Inc., Khan Academy Inc.

North America was the dominant region in the education and training market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the education and training market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the education and training market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The education and training market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as compliance training services, career development services, and faculty development services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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