TechnologyJuly 15, 2026

upskilling

/ˈʌpˌskɪl.ɪŋ/

Definition

The process of teaching employees new, higher-level skills to help them keep pace with evolving workplace technologies or requirements.

Etymology

The word is a 20th-century compound of the adverb 'up' (signifying improvement or increase) and the verb 'skill' (to train or become proficient). It gained prominence in business literature to describe continuous professional development.

In the news

In this article, upskilling refers to how DeVry University provides ongoing training and platforms like DeVryPro to help students and professionals adapt to the rapid integration of AI in the workplace.

DeVry University Featured in Documentary Series for Advancing AI-Powered Learning and Innovation

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Knoxville News Sentinel

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