Great Learning, an edtech company has revealed that professionals from non-technical educational backgrounds accounted for 66% of enrolments in its AI programmes during FY26, highlighting the growing adoption of AI skills beyond traditional technology roles.
The company said the demand is being driven largely by experienced professionals, with nearly 64% of non-technical learners having more than 12 years of work experience. These participants come from sectors such as healthcare, BFSI, manufacturing, FMCG, education, retail, and pharmaceuticals.
To address this trend, Great Learning has introduced no-code learning tracks across programmes in Data Science, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Agentic AI. Learners can now choose between coding and no-code pathways within the same course, making AI education more accessible to professionals without programming backgrounds.
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Arjun Nair said professionals across domains such as finance, healthcare, operations, and supply chain are increasingly using AI tools to improve productivity and decision-making without requiring deep technical expertise.
The company also noted a shift toward shorter, application-focused AI programmes as professionals seek faster upskilling opportunities aligned with rapidly evolving technologies such as Generative AI and Agentic AI. Most newly launched AI courses are now designed within a three-to-five-month duration to support continuous workplace learning.
