Corporate Training Global Market Report 2025

Corporate training involves educating employees through diverse learning programs to improve their job skills and knowledge for enhanced workplace performance.

The primary programs in corporate training encompass technical training, soft skills training, quality training, compliance training, and other specialized programs. Technical training focuses on developing skills related to technology, applications, product implementation, and service support. Training methods include virtual and face-to-face sessions. These programs cater to various industries such as healthcare, banking, finance, manufacturing, IT, retail, hospitality, and more.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are taking a toll on the professional services sector, especially within legal, consulting, architectural, and engineering fields. Increased duties on imported technology, software, office hardware, and digital infrastructure have pushed up operational costs for firms that rely on global systems and resources. Cross-border consulting engagements are experiencing delays and higher expenses due to elevated travel costs and limited access to international data and tools. Moreover, industries heavily impacted by tariffs such as manufacturing, construction, and logistics are reducing their reliance on outsourced services, dampening demand for professional support. In response, service providers are reassessing pricing models, strengthening ties with domestic vendors, and accelerating the adoption of AI and automation to maintain profitability and client satisfaction in an increasingly volatile environment.

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The corporate training market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $398.78 billion in 2024 to $417.53 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to emerging markets growth, increased learning and development budgets, increased penetration of digital platforms, and increased demand for mobile-based learning.

The corporate training market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $514.02 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to government support, global population growth and urbanization, rise in demand for soft skills and increasing investments by online educational institutions. Major trends in the forecast period include use of artificial intelligence (AI) to provide personalized learning experiences, technological advancements to aid in development of skills, use of augmented reality or virtual reality to create realistic simulations, strategic partnerships and acquisitions to improve financial strength and geographical presence, product innovations with focus on integrated solutions and metaverse technology to create collaborative learning environments.

The forecast of 5.3% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.1% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. The imposition of tariffs could impact U.S. training providers by raising expenses for virtual reality simulation equipment and gamification software imported from South Korea and Taiwan, leading to less immersive training experiences and higher costs for workforce development programs. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The corporate training market is expected to witness growth driven by an escalating focus on soft skills. Soft skills, characterized by interpersonal and social abilities, are gaining prominence as they play a crucial role in relationship-building, navigating complex situations, and achieving individual objectives. As per the 'Future of Jobs Report 2023' by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in April 2023, employers are increasingly emphasizing the development of soft skills, with a focus on leadership and social influence (40% of companies), resilience, flexibility, and agility (32%), as well as curiosity and lifelong learning (30%). Additionally, a research report by Harvard University, the Carnegie Foundation, and the Stanford Research Center in September 2022 highlighted that 85% of career success is attributed to well-developed soft skills and people skills, surpassing the impact of hard skills (technical skills and knowledge), which contribute only 15% to career success. The growing demand for soft skills is anticipated to underpin the expansion of the corporate training market.

Government backing is poised to drive the corporate training market's growth in the forecast period. Governments across various nations are actively supporting skills training initiatives to enhance solutions and better cater to the corporate training sector. For instance, in July 2023, the Australian government introduced the Skills and Training Incentive, designed to aid mature Australians in updating their skills and extending their workforce participation. The Incentive offers financial assistance of up to $2,200 (GST inclusive) for jointly funding training, fostering collaboration between individuals and employers in investing in skills development. The Skills Checkpoint for Older Workers Program, part of the initiative, provides advice and guidance to 10,000 eligible older Australians annually, facilitating their transition into new roles within their current industry or guiding them toward new career pathways. The increasing support from governments is anticipated to be a key driver for the corporate training market in the future.

Technological advancements are a significant trend gaining traction in the corporate training market. Major players in this sector are concentrating on creating new technological solutions to enhance their market presence. For example, in March 2024, Accenture Plc, an Ireland-based technology services firm, introduced Accenture LearnVantage, a comprehensive learning and training service designed to assist clients in reskilling and upskilling their workforce in technology, data, and AI. This initiative allows organizations and government leaders to swiftly identify skill gaps arising from technological advancements and provide efficient, industry-specific training. The service delivers personalized learning experiences tailored to different users, including specialized training in AI, data science, cloud, and cybersecurity for IT professionals, as well as generative AI training for executives and business leaders.

A notable focus within major corporate training companies involves the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to offer personalized learning experiences. Leveraging AI, companies aim to provide each employee with a unique learning path tailored to their individual skills, preferences, and learning styles. For instance, in June 2023, Microsoft, a leading US-based technology company, launched the AI Skills Initiative as part of its Skills for Jobs program. This initiative includes free coursework developed in collaboration with LinkedIn, offering individuals worldwide the opportunity to acquire AI skills. Additionally, the program features a grant challenge with data.org, encouraging organizations to devise innovative approaches for training, upskilling, and reskilling workers in generative AI. The AI Skills Initiative aligns with Microsoft's broader Skills for Jobs efforts, addressing critical skill gaps in areas such as cybersecurity and sustainability.

In May 2022, ELB Learning, a US-based computer support and services provider (formerly eLearning Brothers), acquired CoreAxis in a deal of undisclosed value. This acquisition offers ELB an opportunity for substantial growth in its sector by incorporating CoreAxis' global resources and a strong learning platform. It aims to leverage CoreAxis' expertise in high-impact business performance consulting and customized training development, fortifying ELB's position for both immediate and long-term success within the corporate training market.

Major companies operating in the corporate training market include Skillsoft, Cornerstone OnDemand Inc, John Wiley & Sons Inc, Franklin Covey Co,Adobe Inc, BTS Group AB, D2L Corporation, Blanchard Training and Development Inc., Simplilearn, 24 Karat Training, 27 Stars Consulting Group, 2C Training Solutions, 3 Seconds, 361 Degree Minds, 39Solutions, Ultimahub, Tang Cultural Media, 17Career, ACG, AMC TRAINING LTD, AOE ChinEase, Art Of Education, AUIA International Summer School, Academie de Bernadac, Action Education, Adaptive Growth Solutions, Amerlish, Aplus Training, Cegos China, Beijing Champion Consulting Ltd, People Business, HewardMills, Scaled, NBT, Cosmic Velocity, Octave Digital, Blimpp, The Education and Skills Partnership Ltd, Rocky.ai, Changing Social, Real Trainers Group, Robot Albert, Ros Expert, Scrum Trek, Founder Institute Ukraine, Freedom Business Mentoring, GAO Global, GUARANTEE TNG, Galaxy Education Centre, Gestalt Coaching International, Golden Staff Study, Great Event School, HUB ONE, Canadian Management Centre, Global Knowledge, Cisco Systems Inc, GP Strategies Corporation, Wilson Learning Worldwide Inc, FGV, Insper, Saint Paul Escola de Negocios, ISAE Escola de Negocios, UV CONSULTANTS, CounselTrain, Kompass Consultancy, IIPD Global, Kaplan Genesis, Learners Point, Centre for Management Development, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, MasterStart, Milpark Education, NADIA Training Institute, Nigeria Institute of Management, Zabeel International Institute of Management and Technology

North America was the largest region in the corporate training market in 2024. The regions covered in the corporate training market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

The corporate training market includes revenues earned by entities through onboarding and orientation, hard skills training, and product knowledge 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Corporate Training Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on corporate training market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Training Programs: Technical Training, Soft Skills Training, Quality Training, Compliance Training, Other Training Programs
• 2) By Training Methods: Virtual, Face-To-Face
• 3) By Industries: Healthcare, Banking And Finance, Manufacturing, IT (Information Technology), Retail, Hospitality, Other Industries
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Technical Training: IT And Software Training; Engineering And Technical Skills; Product Knowledge And Development
• 2) By Soft Skills Training: Communication And Interpersonal Skills; Leadership And Management Skills; Conflict Resolution And Negotiation
• 3) By Quality Training: Total Quality Management (TQM); Six Sigma And Lean Training; Quality Assurance And Control
• 4) By Compliance Training: Regulatory Compliance; Data Protection And Privacy Training; Anti-Harassment And Ethics Training
• 5) By Other Training Programs: Customer Service Training; Sales And Marketing Training; Diversity And Inclusion Training
• Companies Mentioned: Skillsoft; Cornerstone OnDemand Inc; John Wiley & Sons Inc; Franklin Covey Co;Adobe Inc; BTS Group AB; D2L Corporation; Blanchard Training and Development Inc.; Simplilearn; 24 Karat Training; 27 Stars Consulting Group; 2C Training Solutions; 3 Seconds; 361 Degree Minds; 39Solutions; Ultimahub; Tang Cultural Media; 17Career; ACG; AMC TRAINING LTD; AOE ChinEase; Art Of Education; AUIA International Summer School; Academie de Bernadac; Action Education; Adaptive Growth Solutions; Amerlish; Aplus Training; Cegos China; Beijing Champion Consulting Ltd; People Business; HewardMills; Scaled; NBT; Cosmic Velocity; Octave Digital; Blimpp; The Education and Skills Partnership Ltd; Rocky.ai; Changing Social; Real Trainers Group; Robot Albert; Ros Expert; Scrum Trek; Founder Institute Ukraine; Freedom Business Mentoring; GAO Global; GUARANTEE TNG; Galaxy Education Centre; Gestalt Coaching International; Golden Staff Study; Great Event School; HUB ONE; Canadian Management Centre; Global Knowledge; Cisco Systems Inc; GP Strategies Corporation; Wilson Learning Worldwide Inc; FGV; Insper; Saint Paul Escola de Negocios; ISAE Escola de Negocios; UV CONSULTANTS; CounselTrain; Kompass Consultancy; IIPD Global; Kaplan Genesis; Learners Point; Centre for Management Development; Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria; MasterStart; Milpark Education; NADIA Training Institute; Nigeria Institute of Management; Zabeel International Institute of Management and Technology
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
• Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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