Trends in Corporate Training for 2025: How Organizations Are Facing an Automated Future

Press Release from Ninja Excel

Latin American companies will focus on training in digital and adaptive skills to tackle a labor market shaped by automation and artificial intelligence (AI), where the adoption of new technologies will transform the workforce and drive job creation.

January 2025 – Automation and digital transformation are redefining the labor landscape. While recruiters prioritize new and advanced skills, tools like Excel remain essential for daily tasks and the execution of other programs.

Nicolás Ortega, CEO of Ninja Excel, a Chilean EdTech startup that has trained over 51,000 employees, highlights that comprehensive preparation is essential in a changing environment. Implementing strategies like personalized training plans tailored to individual needs and leveraging microlearning ensures effective and timely education.

“Technological skills must go hand in hand with critical thinking, adaptability, and collaboration. Organizations should focus on combining personalized learning and emerging technologies to develop the professionals that will lead the digital transformation,” says Ortega.

Which trends will stand out  in 2025?

  1. Technology and Adaptation

 Facing growing automation requires technological skills complemented by interpersonal abilities like critical thinking and empathy. According to the latest World Economic Forum report, by 2027, 42% of job tasks will be automated, and personalized learning and mental well-being will remain crucial for competitiveness in a constantly evolving environment.

In fact, recruiters are looking for new skills among professionals. According to McKinsey experts, global demand for specialized talent continues to rise, particularly in areas like emerging technologies such as generative AI. Alongside technical skills like programming and data analysis, leadership, adaptability, and change management are increasingly valued as essential to tackling challenges in a hybrid environment and keeping up with rapid technological advancement.

“This shift reflects the growing need for specialized tech talent to address the challenges of digital transformation,” says Ortega. “As new technologies emerge, the skills gap widens, demanding not only a solid foundation in technical competencies but also the ability to adapt quickly and apply advanced solutions in a dynamic work environment.”

  1. Personalized Learning and Integrated Microlearning

 According to Thrivemyway data, microlearning increases retention rates by 25% to 60%, improves focus and long-term retention by up to 80%, and achieves completion rates of up to 83%, significantly outperforming traditional methods.

“Today, every employee requires a training plan tailored to their needs and schedules. We have trained employees from over 2,000 companies, and in 2024, we achieved a course completion rate of 76%. We know that microlearning courses allow for quick and effective training,” says the CEO of Ninja Excel.

The same statistics show that microlearning is 5 to 10 times more efficient, reducing development costs by 50% and increasing development speed by 300%, establishing itself as an essential tool in corporate training.

“Asynchronous platforms have demonstrated that personalized content strengthens self-regulation in learning,” adds Ortega. “Even though many companies have returned to in-office work, learning autonomy is promoted as employees progress independently, adapting training to their routines, which complements the dynamics of in-office work. This effectively integrates training without sacrificing productivity.”

  1. Integrated Learning Experience: Emerging Technologies

 Augmented reality and integrated lessons are revolutionizing learning by allowing employees to apply knowledge in controlled and practical settings.

“Our platform integrates practical work exercises to provide training that prepares professionals to face real-world situations confidently and effectively,” says Ortega. “From the evaluations we received in 2024, 70% rated us 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 to 10. What they valued most was the interactivity and the immediate application of what they learned to their jobs. This tells us that the learning we provide is relevant and that they can quickly gain tangible value from our courses.”

  1. Mental Health and Well-Being: A Key Factor in Training

 A Gallup study shows that only 20% of employees worldwide feel engaged in their work, while 45% report high levels of stress. The World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that investing in mental health not only improves well-being but also delivers a 4-to-1 return on investment.

“Team preparation must go beyond developing the advanced digital skills currently in demand. It also involves fostering interpersonal skills that promote resilience and collaboration,” comments the CEO of Ninja Excel.

  1. Changes in Technical Skills: The demand for new abilities reflects the evolution toward a more digital and analytical workforce

 According to a Deloitte report, 30% of employees state that organizations are ineffective at aligning talent with work, emphasizing that a skills-based approach increases productivity.

“Training must align with technological trends to close the skills gap and seize new opportunities,” concludes Ortega. “This involves not only teaching advanced tool usage but also developing an analytical mindset that enables employees to interpret data and make strategic decisions based on concrete information.”

With these trends, companies aim not just to adapt to a changing environment but to lead the way toward a more inclusive, flexible, and prepared organizational culture for the challenges of this year and beyond.

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