Tier 2 & 3 cities focused more on upskilling in 2022, according to Imarticus Learning’s report

Imarticus Learning, India’s front-running professional education firm, has released a report illustrating the increase in demand for upskilling courses in tier 2 and 3 cities in 2022. In addition, the report has uncovered several interesting insights surrounding upskilling and the programs available through Imarticus Learning.

For instance, the surge in demand for upskilling has increased by about 50% in tier 2 and 3 cities, and the overall student enrollment stands at 45,000 in the upskilling courses offered by the platform in the prescribed period. This increase can be attributed to several factors including the need to remain relevant in the changing professional landscape coupled with the widespread availability of internet services and the popularity of e-learning courses.

Additionally, the growth of sectors like supply chain management, full stack development, financial services, and cyber security has fuelled the demand for skilled professionals. Owing to the hybrid model of working and the increase in digital penetration, fresh talent from tier 2 and 3 cities has started opting for upskilling courses. As a result, we have witnessed about 2x the demand from smaller towns and cities.

The programs which have witnessed the highest enrolments include a course in Certified Investment Banking Operations Professional, Postgraduate Programs in Data Analytics & Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Banking & Wealth Management, and Digital Marketing, and a Full Stack Developer Pro program. In addition, most courses provided by Imarticus Learning come with placement assistance and a job guarantee, which incentivizes these students. The platform plans to expand operations into these cities to bridge the gap in access to quality education.

Speaking on the report’s findings, Mr Nikhil Barshikar, Founder of Imarticus Learning, said, “At Imarticus Learning, our focus is always on contributing towards the training of a task force that is future-ready and can tackle the challenges in their fields at a global level. We strongly believe that geographical location does not limit a person’s drive for success, which is reflected in the report. We want to fill in the vacuum between the demand for upskilling courses in tier 2 and 3 cities and the availability of such programs, and our expansion plans are centred on this. Our recent report is a compilation of upskilling trends and demand. We are also expecting the demand to continue growing as organizations seek skilled and qualified employees.”

About Imarticus Learning

Imarticus Learning is renowned for its unique teaching methodology, including immersive live lectures (online and offline), peer-to-peer discussions, hybrid learning modules, industry-focused seminars, capstone projects, guest lectures, soft skills training, etc. It offers courses that prepare learners for successful careers in data science, analytics, finance, banking, and technology.