Information Technology (IT) Training Market Global Report 2026

The information technology (IT) training market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $84.52 billion in 2025 to $91.1 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing adoption of digital technologies across industries, rising demand for skilled IT professionals, growing need for workforce technology training, increasing expansion of enterprise technology infrastructure, and rising importance of professional IT certifications.

The information technology (IT) training market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $121.05 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for advanced technology skill development, increasing adoption of hybrid and personalized learning approaches, rising workforce transformation initiatives, expanding need for cybersecurity and cloud computing expertise, and increasing investment in digital workforce development programs. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for role-based and skill-specific IT training programs, rising adoption of certification-focused professional development courses, growing preference for flexible and self-paced learning models, increasing focus on continuous workforce upskilling and reskilling initiatives, and rising demand for practical and hands-on technical training programs.

The growing adoption of cloud computing in enterprises is expected to propel the growth of the information technology (IT) training market going forward. Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing services, including servers, storage, databases, networking, and software, over the internet on a pay-as-you-go basis. Cloud computing adoption is increasing due to digital transformation initiatives, as organizations migrate to cloud platforms to improve scalability, reduce infrastructure costs, and support remote work. Cloud computing enhances IT training by providing on-demand access to virtual labs, software, and learning platforms, enabling practical experience, flexible learning, and cost-effective access to modern technologies. For instance, in June 2026, according to Eurostat, Luxembourg-based official statistical office of the European Union, compared with 2023, the share of enterprises using paid cloud computing services in the European Union (EU) increased by 7.42 percentage points in 2025. Therefore, the growing adoption of cloud computing in enterprises is driving the growth of the information technology (IT) training market.

Major companies operating in the information technology (IT) training market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as AI-driven digital skilling programs, to strengthen workforce employability, address emerging skills gaps, and expand access to industry-relevant learning in rapidly evolving technology fields. AI-driven digital skilling programs are technology-enabled learning platforms that use artificial intelligence to provide personalized, adaptive, and scalable training content, helping learners identify skill gaps, receive tailored learning paths, improve knowledge retention through interactive modules, and accelerate workforce readiness for in-demand digital and IT roles. For instance, in October 2023, Microsoft Corporation, a US-based technology company, launched the Microsoft AI Skills Initiative under its “Skills for Jobs” program, aimed at addressing global AI skill shortages and expanding access to digital education. Developed in collaboration with LinkedIn Learning, the initiative provides free generative AI training courses, including the first professional certificate in generative AI in the online learning market, along with structured learning paths covering responsible AI use, productivity improvement, and foundational AI concepts. It also includes a global grant challenge in partnership with data.org and GitHub to support nonprofit and academic institutions in developing innovative AI training models, as well as educator toolkits and AI learning challenges designed to enhance teaching effectiveness.

In May 2025, Accenture plc, an Ireland-based global professional services company, acquired Ascendient Learning for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Accenture plc sought to strengthen and expand its enterprise learning and reskilling capabilities by enhancing instructor-led training, certification, and hands-on skills development offerings through its LearnVantage platform, enabling clients to accelerate workforce transformation, address technology skill gaps, and scale upskilling and reskilling programs across emerging technologies such as AI, cloud, and enterprise software in a more customized and industry-aligned manner. Ascendient Learning is a US-based learning and development company specializing in instructor-led IT training.

Major companies operating in the information technology (IT) training market are Amazon Web Services Inc, Microsoft Corporation, Google LLC, Dell Technologies Inc, International Business Machines Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc, Oracle Corporation, SAP SE, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, Udemy Inc, Coursera Inc, Skillsoft Corp, Pluralsight LLC, QA Limited, NIIT Learning Systems Limited, Learning Tree International Inc, DataCamp Inc, OpenClassrooms SAS, W3Schools Network AS, Simpliv LLC.

North America was the dominant region in the information technology (IT) training market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the information technology (IT) 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 information technology (IT) training market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The information technology (IT) training market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as certification training, technical skills development, software application training, cybersecurity training, cloud computing training, data analytics training, networking training, and IT infrastructure management training. 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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