Artificial intelligence is becoming a major player across almost every industry, and training is no different. Whether you’re in education or in corporate L&D, AI is already being used to enhance training with great effect.
AI-powered training is at the heart of what we do at VirtualSpeech, so we’ve compiled a list of the most insightful AI training statistics all in one place.
AI in Training – Market Statistics
AI’s market size is already enormous, totalling an estimated USD 254.50 billion in 2025, and potentially reaching a market volume of USD 1.68 trillion by 2031.
That means that the AI training industry, too, is booming and rich with potential.
- The global AI in education market size is accounted at USD 7.05 billion in 2025 and predicted to increase from USD 9.58 billion in 2026, to approximately USD 112.30 billion by 2034. (Precedence Research)
- In July 2025, Microsoft planned to invest over USD 4 billion in AI education, with a focus on training millions of individuals through schools, community colleges, nonprofits, and its newly started Microsoft Elevate Academy. (Precedence Research)
- The adoption of AI in the UK higher education is expected to lead to 500,000 new jobs by 2030. (ArtSmart)
- The global L&D market is valued at more than USD 350 billion, fueled by advancements in AI that promise to make corporate learning more adaptable, relevant and personalized than ever before. (Training Industry)
AI in Corporate L&D Training
Businesses are already leveraging AI-enhanced platforms like VirtualSpeech to power their L&D initiatives, and with good reason. AI can bring better training results to your organization, at scale.
- 34% of companies have already implemented AI in their training programs, and another 32% plan to do so within the next two years. (Deloitte)
- Learners improved their skills by 25.9% using AI roleplay simulations (VirtualSpeech)
- AI-driven personalized learning saw a 30% increase in employee engagement and a 25% improvement in learning outcomes. (McKinsey)
- Learning efficiency increases 57% when AI-tailored learning paths are implemented. (WhatFix)
- Companies that have adopted AI-driven training programs have seen a 20% increase in productivity. (IBM)
- 92% of companies plan to increase AI investments in the next three years. (LPI)
- 59% of Global Heads of L&D and Talent now rank AI as their top priority, ahead of leadership development, reskilling, and learning culture. (iVentiv)
- 3.5x more AI-powered exercises were completed by learners in 2025 than in 2024 (VirtualSpeech)
- Over 80% of companies would shift towards AI-enabled learning tools for skill enhancement by 2027. (Gartner)
- 91% of companies plan to increase AI spending in L&D in 2026. (WhatFix)
- 49% of L&D leaders expect AI to improve talent development outcomes this year. Even more expect it to enhance the scalability (50%) and adaptability (53%) of learning programs. (Harvard Business Impact)
- Among early AI innovators, 58% are applying generative AI in L&D. (TrainingMag)
- 42% of L&D leaders say AI-powered learning is among the top emerging drivers of L&D strategy in 2025. (WhatFix)
- AI simulation training environments improved training effectiveness and accuracy by 80% vs. traditional training methods. (arVix)
- 32% of companies are actively exploring AI‑powered training tools to personalize learning and enhance engagement. (eSkilled)
AI in Education, Schools, and Academic Institutions
AI’s training benefits aren’t exclusive to enterprise businesses. In fact, schools, universities, and educational institutions worldwide are implementing AI into their curricula and courses to improve learning outcomes.
- AI in education can improve learning outcomes by 30% and reduce administrative tasks by 50%. (EdTechxGlobal)
- 3x more AI-powered exercises were completed by students in 2025 than in 2024 (VirtualSpeech)
- 87% of teachers use at least one AI tool to make their job easier. (Amazon)
- 99% of education leaders, 87% of educators, and 93% of students have “used AI at least once or twice for school-related purposes”, while the percentage of students and educators in the US who say they use AI “often” for school-related purposes jumped from last year by 26 points and 21 points, respectively. (Microsoft)
- 67% of students agree that AI helps them study faster or more efficiently, and 73% said it helps them understand the material better. (Quizlet)
- 75% of higher education leaders think AI is crucial for the future of their institutions. (ArtSmart)
- 74% of adult learners report greater motivation in AI-enhanced courses due to personalized learning experiences. (WifiTalents)
- AI-powered personalized learning increases student engagement rates by up to 60%. (WifiTalents)
- 68% of pupils who utilize AI consider it to be responsible for an improvement in their academic performance. (Business Solutions)
- Almost half (47%) of students say AI technologies have already positively impacted their overall learning experience. (Quizlet)
- Adaptive learning enabled by AI in Education (AIED) has been shown to improve student test results by 62%, while AI usage in general enhances student performance by 30% and reduces anxiety by 20%. (Science Direct)
- 50% of teachers and 39% of students report that they are excited or optimistic about AI in education. (Quizlet)
- 97% of students recommended AI training simulations as part of their learning experience (VirtualSpeech)
- 76% of teachers believe personalized learning can improve student engagement and academic performance. (Matsch)
- Schools implementing personalized learning strategies see a 12% increase in attendance and a 15% drop in dropout rates. (Matsch)
- Teachers who regularly use AI save an average of 6 weeks per school year. (Programs)
- 60% of educators use AI in their classrooms. (Forbes)
- 82% of education leaders and 54% of educators agree that AI is integrated into their school or district’s curriculum. (Microsoft)
- 19% of educators indicated that their institutions already have a formal AI policy, while a further 42% reported that AI guiding frameworks are under development. (UNESCO)
- 59% of educators would like “Train the Trainer” programs to help them teach with AI. (Programs)
- Students were 29% more confident after using AI training simulations (VirtualSpeech)
AI in Training – What’s Next?
These facts and statistics highlight that AI in training isn’t just a passing fad or trend, but rather the beginning of a training revolution.
With billions invested and academic institutions and businesses already seeing impressive results, we’re excited to see what the future of education and L&D holds.
If you want to take the next step in your organization, get in touch and find out how VirtualSpeech’s award-winning soft skills training can support your learners.
