General
upskilling
What does upskilling mean?
The process of teaching employees, or of learning, additional skills to improve performance and advance within a current role or industry, often to keep pace with new technology.
"The company paid for upskilling so the whole team could learn the new AI tools."
Origin
HR and workforce-development jargon widely adopted in the 2010s.
Frequently asked questions
What is upskilling?
Learning or teaching additional skills to improve performance and advance within a current role or industry, often to keep up with new technology.
How is upskilling different from reskilling?
Upskilling builds on skills for your current field, while reskilling means learning skills for an entirely new role.
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