January 2025

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 31 jan 2025

India's focus on technology aligns with global technological advancements as more students and professionals pursue careers in digital subjects like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), data science, data analytics, cloud computing, cyber security etc. According to College Vidya research study, there is a 25-30% increase in quarter-over-quarter enrollment for bachelors and masters programs that offer specializations in AI and data science. Moreover, there is a significant growth in doctorate program with a specialization in generative AI. Online masters programs are popular with working professionals with 1-2 years experience to seeking to upskill, while online doctorate programs seem more appealing to senior professionals with 5-6 years of experience for career advencement to high level leadership positions. Geographically, majority of those seeking doctorates come from South Indian states while bachelors and masters programs are attracting students from Tear I, Teier II and Tier III cities with most of them coming from Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and West Bengal. Rohit Gupta, COO of College Vidya, says, '...rising demand for AI and Data Science courses is a clear indication of how education is transforming to meet the demands of a digital-first economy...skills that not only enhance their individual capabilities but also contribute to larger technological advancements and industrial growth.' Read on...

The Hans India: Online tech programmes see 25-30% quarterly growth, highlights a study
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Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 30 jan 2025

There has been an overall rise in internet-based learning in European Union (EU) countries, even though some are lagging behind. According to an annual survey on the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in households and by individuals in 2024, 33% of EU internet users reported that they had done an online course or used online learning material in the 3 months prior to the survey. This shows an increase of 3 percentage points (pp) from 30% in 2023. Countries that show the highest share of internat users involved in online learning are - Ireleand (61%), Netherlands (59%) and Finland (53%). While countries with least share are - Romania (10%), Cyprus (11%) and Bulgaria (17%). Read on...

European Union - Eurostat: More internet users turn to online learning in 2024
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