• In FY26, professionals from non-technical educational backgrounds accounted for 66% of enrolments in AI programs, among them, 64% had over 12 years of work experience
  • The company introduced no code/ low code learning tracks across most of its portfolio, including Data Science, Machine Learning, GenAI, and Agentic AI programs

Bengaluru : Great Learning, a leading global ed-tech company for higher education and professional training, revealed that professionals from non-technical educational backgrounds accounted for 66% of enrolments in its AI programs in FY26. The findings reflect a growing shift in India’s upskilling landscape, where professionals across functions are adopting no-code AI tools to enhance productivity and operational efficiency to stay relevant in an AI-driven workplace.

This demand is largely driven by experienced professionals, with nearly 64% of enrolments from non-technical educational backgrounds coming from professionals with over 12 years of work experience. These include senior leaders, functional and business heads across sectors such as BFSI, healthcare and pharma, manufacturing, education and research, and FMCG and retail. Experienced professionals are increasingly turning to AI to understand how it can be applied within their existing functions. Professionals across marketing, HR, finance, operations, product, and sales are exploring how AI-powered automations can streamline workflows, reduce operational overheads, accelerate decision-making, and improve business outcomes. As AI becomes mainstream and deeply integrated into business operations, the ability to scale AI initiatives beyond experiments is emerging as a critical leadership capability.

The trend also reflects a broader shift underway across Indian workplaces. According to Microsoft’s Work Trend Index 2026, 65% of AI users feel pressure to use AI at work to remain competitive, highlighting how AI fluency is becoming a core professional expectation across roles, functions, and industries.

In response to this growing demand, Great Learning has introduced no-code learning tracks across most of its portfolio, including Data Science, Machine Learning, GenAI, and Agentic AI programs. Learners can now choose between a coding track and a no-code track within the same program. Program formats have also evolved as the AI landscape continues to change rapidly, making professionals more cautious about investing in long-duration courses. Most newly launched AI programs by Great Learning are now structured within a three-to-five-month duration to better suit professionals looking for shorter learning formats. These programs continue to maintain a strong hands-on approach, with nearly 70% of the learning focused on projects, real-world implementation, and live demonstrations by industry experts.

Commemorating National Technology Day, Arjun Nair, Co Founder, Great Learning said, “National Technology Day reminds us that India’s biggest technology breakthroughs have always been about making technology accessible to more people. AI is no longer limited to technical teams. Today, professionals across functions, whether in finance, healthcare, or supply chain, can use powerful AI tools without needing deep coding expertise. They can automate workflows, generate insights, and improve how their organisations operate simply by understanding what AI can do and how to use it effectively.

At Great Learning, we are committed to equipping  non-technical professionals also to be AI Native and think AI first for many of their repetitive tasks and improve their overall productivity and impact. On a day that celebrates India’s spirit of innovation, we can look forward to the next wave of transformation coming from every function and every industry, not just technology teams.”