Trends

Future education and work

Learning is becoming more modular, continuous and software-supported.

Phase: AdoptionEvidence: GrowingEditorial review: September 6, 2026

What is changing

Professional and school learning are adopting platforms, AI, short credentials and global distribution.

The AI Index documents AI use in education and shifts in skill demand.

Limits of the evidence: Software adoption does not establish learning, employability or willingness to pay.

Content, platforms, tutors, credentials, assessment tools, companies and governments.

Value may accrue to players that combine distribution, trust, measurable outcomes and competitive cost.

13F · Q2 2026 · positions as of 30 June · delayed data

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WCLD · WisdomTree Cloud Computing Fund
Thematic ETF
Thematic ETF for observing cloud software and platforms that enable digital education.
SKYY · First Trust Cloud Computing ETF
Thematic ETF
Thematic vehicle for contrasting cloud infrastructure and services.
XLK · Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund
Sector ETF
Technology context for software, platforms and digital tools.
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XLC · Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund
Sector ETF
Context for digital distribution, content and communication platforms.
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The need for workforce reskilling can support continuous demand.

Willingness to pay, retention and differentiation are difficult.

It fails if the product does not improve outcomes, acquisition costs rise or content becomes commoditized.