India's lags in skills proficiency in data science: Coursera Global Skills Report 2022

NEW DELHI: The Global Skills Report (GSR) 2022 by Coursera states that India's proficiency in data science has reduced from 38% in 2021 to 26% in 2022, leading to a 12-rank drop. In terms of overall skills proficiency, India has slipped 4 places to be ranked 68th globally and 19th in Asia. However, the report reveals that India has improved its technology proficiency levels from 38 percent to 46 percent, improving its position by six spots.

According to the Coursera Global Skills Report 2022, Indian learners are focusing on building technology skills and financial skills, but lag in data science skills. However, Indian learners in southern states perform better than those in states in the north across all three benchmark domains -- business, technology, and data science. West Bengal leads the Indian states in terms of skills proficiency with the state showing the highest levels of digital skills proficiency in the country. Andhra Pradesh is among the top three performing states with high proficiency in business and technology skills. The report mentions the government’s efforts toward skill development, public-private partnerships, and synergy through Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) as the learners in AP have 100 percent proficiency in security engineering, operating systems, and computer networking.

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The report is based on the data collected from over 100 million Coursera users from more than 100 countries who learned a new skill during the past year, said a statement from Coursera.

“The Great Resignation and automation are mandating stronger investments in human capital, as institutions must prioritize developing the high-demand digital and human skills required to build a competitive and equitable workforce. Our data shows these skills are not equally distributed, and students and low-wage workers need access to flexible, affordable, and fast-tracked pathways to entry-level digital jobs that offer a foundation for a stronger and more inclusive economy,” said Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera.