{"id":70015,"date":"2025-06-13T07:34:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T23:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=70015"},"modified":"2025-06-08T09:40:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T01:40:53","slug":"ph-ranks-88th-globally-sees-strong-momentum-in-genai-cybersecurity-applied-tech-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2025\/06\/13\/ph-ranks-88th-globally-sees-strong-momentum-in-genai-cybersecurity-applied-tech-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"PH ranks 88th globally, sees strong momentum in GenAI, cybersecurity, applied tech skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Coursera, an online learning platform, released its annual\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/skills-reports\/global?utm_source=pr&amp;utm_medium=press&amp;utm_campaign=gsr2025&amp;utm_content=pr-press-gsr&amp;utm_term=gsr2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Global Skills Report<\/em><\/a>, revealing a remarkable 383% year-over-year (YoY) increase in Generative AI (GenAI) enrollments in the Philippines, far outpacing the Asia Pacific average of 132% and the global average of 195%.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The findings underscore Filipino learners\u2019 rapid adoption of emerging technologies and the country\u2019s growing commitment to building an AI-ready workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on insights from Coursera\u2019s global community of over 170 million learners, the report tracks emerging skill trends across more than 100 countries. Now in its seventh year, the 2025 edition ranks the Philippines 88th globally for overall skills proficiency and 18th in Asia Pacific. Filipino learners demonstrate 29% proficiency in business, 21% in technology, and 17% in data science. In Coursera\u2019s newly-introduced AI Maturity Index, the country ranks 60th, indicating&nbsp;promising growth potential in AI research, innovation, and talent development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This progress aligns with national efforts to upskill one million AI-skilled workers by 2028, as part of broader digitalization goals. 86% of Filipino knowledge workers already use AI at work \u2013 well above the global average of 75% and regional average of 83%. This trend is also echoed by learner behavior on Coursera, with a sharp rise in enrollments in courses that equip learners with skills that employers are prioritizing: AI and ML by 307%, Curiosity by 74%, Customer Service rose by 12% and Critical Thinking by 10%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Philippines is laying the foundation for a digitally confident workforce. AI is a clear priority for employers, and learners are stepping up by acquiring GenAI skills and industry micro-credentials to stay ahead,\u201d said\u00a0Eklavya Bhave, Head of Asia Pacific, Coursera.\u00a0\u201cFrom AI strategies to forward-thinking education policies, we\u2019re seeing a strong national commitment to equipping Filipinos with the right mix of technical, business and human skills. Coursera is proud to support this transformation by partnering across education, industry, and government to build an inclusive, job-ready talent pipeline.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key findings for the Philippines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Filipinos are embracing GenAI skills rapidly but participation gaps remain:\u00a0<\/strong>GenAI enrollments jumped 383% YoY &#8211; one of the highest globally. Yet women make up only 37% of these learners, despite representing 51% of Coursera\u2019s overall learner base in the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Demand for job-ready credentials continues to rise:<\/strong>\u00a0Professional Certificate enrollments grew 23% YoY, highlighting strong learner interest in outcome-based programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learners are building applied tech and digital marketing skills:<\/strong>\u00a0Filipino learners are prioritizing practical skills in software development, IT infrastructure, and campaign management\u2014signaling demand for roles at the intersection of technology, creativity, and operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With 2.7 million Coursera learners and a median age of 32, the Philippines has one of the region\u2019s most digitally engaged populations and is poised to thrive in a fast-changing global economy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the\u00a0World Economic Forum\u2019s Future of Jobs Report 2025, 96% of Filipino businesses want to upskill their workforce to work better alongside AI, well above the global average of 77%. However, an\u00a0International Monetary Fund report\u00a0says that 40% of jobs in the Philippines are significantly impacted by AI, with 14% of the workforce being at direct risk of displacement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridging the gap will require coordinated national efforts \u2013 including expanding public-private partnerships, integrating micro-credentials into higher education, and scaling online learning access. Increasing women\u2019s participation in emerging technology fields will also be critical, not just to achieve gender equality, but to also unlock the full potential of the country\u2019s digital economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now in its seventh year, the 2025 edition ranks the Philippines 88th globally for overall skills proficiency and 18th in Asia Pacific. 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