If 2025 had a motto, it’d be: keep up or get left behind.
This year, people everywhere—from recent grads to seasoned execs—jumped headfirst into learning the tech shaping the future of work. And if the numbers tell us anything, curiosity (and spoiler, AI) is trending hard.
So, what did the world want to learn this year? Here’s the inside look at the GA classes and workshops that defined 2025—and the skills shaping what comes next.
AI took over (and we mean that in a good way)
You guessed it—AI brought the main character energy in 2025. Everyone wanted to know how to use it, not just talk about it.
GA’s most popular free tech classes this year weren’t just about AI trends—they were about access. Each one runs live online for up to two hours, totally free, and packed with real-world examples you can apply right away.
Two fan favorites, Generative AI Basics and Prompt Writing 101, helped thousands of people build confidence using AI for the first time.
But the real standout this year was AI for Job Search.
This class hit home for so many learners. With the job market being, well… the way it is, people aren’t just looking for hope—they’re looking for something that actually helps. In just 90 minutes, this session teaches how to use AI to write stronger resumes, prep smarter for interviews, and bring momentum back to the job hunt.
And the feedback? Honestly, it says everything:
“This was motivating as well as informative! Thank you!!”
“Thank you so much. I was not feeling great today and you helped me get motivated again.”
“I’ve been out of work nine months now but not giving up!”
These voices capture what makes GA’s free AI classes special—they’re not just a window into AI, they’re a lifeline for people rebuilding momentum and rediscovering confidence.
Workshops that worked harder
Once learners got a taste, they wanted more—and that’s where our hands-on tech workshops came in.
Our most popular workshops this year weren’t just about AI (though those crushed it too). They also included UX and data, two skill areas that continue to anchor nearly every role in tech. Because while AI is changing how we work, UX and data still define how we think—and how we build experiences that actually make sense to real people.
Our top three tech workshops of 2025 are:
- UX & UI Design Fundamentals in Figma
- AI for Workplace Efficiency
- AI for Data Analysis and Visualizations
Unlike the quick-hit free tech classes, workshops range from a single three-hour session to two days of four-hour sessions. You’re in a live, instructor-led session with classmates, real exercises, and direct feedback from industry pros. You’ll walk away with confidence, clarity, and a digital badge to prove your knowledge.
“The instructor was so helpful and empathetic! Really great workshop.”
“It was a helpful primer in the basics. I feel more confident exploring these tools now with more ideas on what I can do.”
Workshops hit that perfect balance between approachable and impactful. You’re not just watching slides (though, you’ll have them to review later)—you’re getting hands-on and applying what you learn in real time, alongside people who are figuring it out, too.
The rise of the AI-ready workforce
Here’s the thing: it’s not just individuals catching the AI wave. Businesses are racing to upskill, too—and they’re turning to GA to do it right.
75% percent of C-suite leaders say that scaling AI is business-critical. Yet only 24% regularly use GenAI tools themselves. That gap between urgency and action is exactly where custom AI training comes in.
Programs like our new AI for Leaders, in partnership with our sister company EZRA, help executives and managers bridge that divide—building real confidence in how to lead teams through the AI era. Because adopting AI isn’t the hard part; teaching people how to use it well is.
Forward-thinking companies are investing in human-led AI training that builds confidence, creativity, and ethical awareness. Because the next generation of AI success stories won’t come from tech alone—they’ll come from people who know how to wield it wisely.
Ready to learn what’s next?
If 2025 was the year of learning fast, 2026 is shaping up to be the year of learning better.
Start small with a free tech class—you’ll learn something new before your coffee cools. Or, if you’re ready for more hands-on growth, dive into a workshop and earn your digital badge.
Whichever you choose, you’ll leave with new skills, new ideas, and maybe even a new direction. Because in this economy, “I’m learning” is one of the most powerful things you can say.