Data Skills and Training

In 2026, 88% of enterprise leaders say basic data literacy is important for day-to-day work; 72% say the same for AI literacy, moving AI and data from specialist capability to baseline workplace skills.

Most companies offer AI training. Most still have an AI skills gap.

Only 21% of leaders overall report seeing “significant” positive ROI from AI investments.

60% of enterprise leaders say they have a data skills gap despite 88% agreeing that data literacy is essential for day-to-day work.

59% of enterprise leaders say their organization has an AI skills gap in 2026, even though most are already investing in some form of AI training.

88% of enterprise leaders say basic data literacy is essential for day-to-day work. 72% say the same for AI literacy. Yet nearly 60% report a skills gap in their organization.