While currently seen as less transformative than GenAI, robots and autonomous systems have seen steady growth of around 5-7% annually since 2020.13 In 2023, global average robot density reached 162 units per 10,000 employees, double the number measured seven years ago.14 Currently robot installations are heavily concentrated, with 80% of installations occurring in China, Japan, United States, the Republic of Korea, and Germany.15 This is partially reflected in Future of Jobs Survey data, which shows significant expectations for the transformative impact of these technologies in these five countries (more than 60% of respondents in each); but much lower expectations among employers headquartered in Sub-Saharan Africa (39%), Central Asia (45%) and the Middle East and North Africa (44%). 0 250,000 300,000 150,000 200,000 50,000 100,000 01/2022 04/2022 07/2022 10/2022 01/2023 04/2023 07/2023 10/2023 01/2024 04/2024 07/2024 10/2024Enrolments Source Coursera analysis.Demand for generative AI skills FIGURE B1.1 Generative AI enrolment trend 2022-2024. Total consumer enrolments Total enterprise enrolmentsEnrolment monthDemand for generative AI skills BOX 1.1 Coursera data generated for the Future of Jobs Report 2025 reveals significant growth in demand for Generative AI training among both individual learners and enterprises (Figure B1.1). Demand for AI skills has accelerated globally, with India and the United States leading in enrolment numbers. However, the drivers of demand differ. In the United States demand is primarily driven by individual users, whereas in India, corporate sponsorship plays a significant role in boosting GenAI training uptake. Globally, individual learners on Coursera have focused on foundational GenAI skills and conceptual topics, such as prompt engineering, trustworthy AI practices, and strategic decision- making around AI. Institution-sponsored learners, on the other hand, emphasize practical applications within the workplace, including leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency in Excel or leveraging the technology to develop applications. These trends reflect a tailored approach to GenAI learning, where individuals focus on foundational knowledge-building while organizations prioritize training that delivers immediate workplace productivity gains.In collaboration with Coursera Future of Jobs Report 2023 12