As the Autodesk 2025 State of Design & Make Report reveals, industries are moving faster than ever toward AI adoption, sustainability leadership and digital transformation. But there’s one recurring insight in the report that should stop every leader in their tracks:
“64% of companies cite lack of skilled talent as a top barrier to growth.”
It’s not a technology problem—it’s a people readiness problem.
And at Global eTraining, we believe this is the most urgent transformation challenge facing AEC, manufacturing and media industries today.
A Confidence Gap We Can’t Ignore
The report highlights a surprising contradiction:
- 85% of business leaders are confident in their teams’ ability to adapt.
- But only 54% believe their workforce currently has the right skills to succeed.
This disconnect highlights a critical issue: legacy learning systems are out of sync with the speed of change. Companies are adopting advanced tools like AI and digital twins, but the human capability to wield them is lagging behind.
1. Skills Intelligence Before Skills Delivery
Upskilling starts with clarity. Our Skills Gap Assessments help teams pinpoint which competencies matter most—whether that’s AI literacy, sustainability compliance or BIM execution.
This transforms upskilling from a checkbox into a targeted performance strategy.
2. Learning That Moves as Fast as Technology
When digital tools evolve monthly, training must too. With our AI-powered course creation, we help companies:
- Quickly deploy updated workflows
- Deliver learning in real-time, in-app
- Adapt to client, project or regulatory demands
This is not static learning. It’s living knowledge.
3. Hiring to Train, Not Just Hiring for Skills
Autodesk’s report notes a major trend: companies are increasingly hiring candidates who don’t meet all requirements—with plans to upskill internally.
Our Custom Course Builder enables organizations to create branded, role-specific training paths, combining company knowledge with best-in-class Autodesk content.
The result: faster onboarding, better retention, and long-term talent pipelines.
4. Data-Driven Workforce Planning
We empower leaders with visibility into:
- Learning adoption
- Course engagement
- Competency development
This allows training to directly support KPIs like productivity, innovation readiness and sustainability performance.
When you can measure it, you can manage it.
From Digital Literacy to Digital Leadership
The Autodesk 2025 report doesn’t just highlight a skills gap—it issues a call to action.
To remain competitive, companies must shift from occasional training to continuous capability building. From isolated programs to integrated learning ecosystems. And from reactive upskilling to proactive workforce design.
At Global eTraining, we’re proud to be the learning partner for organizations that view workforce readiness as a strategic advantage—not a side initiative.
If you’re navigating digital transformation, AI adoption or sustainability mandates, ask yourself: Are your people ready?
Let’s solve that—together. www.globaletraining.ca