Professionals from non-technical educational backgrounds accounted for 66 per cent of enrolments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) programmes at Great Learning during FY26, reflecting a growing shift towards no-code AI learning across industries. According to the ed-tech company, nearly 64 per cent of these enrolments came from professionals with over 12 years of work experience, including senior leaders and business heads from sectors such as BFSI, healthcare, manufacturing, education, FMCG and retail.
The company said professionals across functions including marketing, HR, finance, operations and sales are increasingly adopting AI-powered tools to automate workflows, improve efficiency and support decision-making without requiring deep coding expertise. Citing Microsoft’s Work Trend Index 2026, Great Learning noted that 65 per cent of AI users feel pressure to adopt AI skills at work to remain competitive, underlining the growing importance of AI fluency across industries.
To meet this demand, Great Learning has introduced no-code and low-code learning tracks across programmes in Data Science, Machine Learning, Generative AI and Agentic AI. Most of the newly launched AI courses are now designed within a shorter three-to-five-month format, with nearly 70 per cent of the curriculum focused on projects, live demonstrations and real-world applications. Speaking on National Technology Day, Arjun Nair said AI is no longer limited to technology teams and is becoming accessible to professionals across sectors to improve productivity and operational efficiency.