U.S. Continuing Education Market Forecast Report 2025-2030: Growing Badging, Micro & Blockchain Credential Distribution in CE - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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The U.S. Continuing Education Market was valued at USD 66.91 billion in 2024, and is projected to reach USD 95.98 billion by 2030, rising at a CAGR of 6.20%.

The U.S. continuing education market is set to grow due to rising demand for professional development and a surge in industry competitiveness.

U.S. CONTINUING EDUCATION MARKET NEWS

• In 2025, the General Assembly continues to strengthen its role in tech-focused continuing education by offering accelerated, immersive programs. Its flagship Data Analytics Certification has gained widespread traction, with over 97,000 graduates to date. These bootcamps respond to the growing demand for intensive, job-ready training options in the US workforce.
• Skillsoft has advanced its technical learning portfolio through major upgrades, including the 2024 integration of Codecademy's AI coding labs into its Percipio platform. This move expands interactive, hands-on training opportunities in AI and programming, aligning with the rising demand for experiential learning in continuing education.
• Udemy has deepened its presence in the US continuing education landscape with a dual focus on AI training and professional certification. The 2024 launch of 1,000+ AI/ML courses on Udemy Business Pro, featuring tools like OpenAI and Google Gemini, coupled with a partnership with SHRM to provide HR recertification credits, positions the platform as a critical resource for both tech and HR professionals.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• By Delivery Mode: The classroom learning segment accounted for the largest market share of over 41%.
• By Profession: The accountants segment shows the highest growth of 7.44% during the forecast period.
• By Providers: The educational institutions dominate and hold the largest market share in 2024.

U.S. CONTINUING EDUCATION MARKET TRENDS

• Advanced Technologies Transforming CE (AI, ML): AI and ML are revolutionizing continuing education through personalized learning, intelligent tutoring systems, and upskilling in high-demand fields like data science and robotics.
• Growing Badging, Micro & Blockchain Credential Distribution in CE: Micro-credentials and blockchain-based certifications are enhancing transparency, portability, and lifelong learning by offering stackable, verifiable proof of skills.
• Integration of ChatGPT is the Future of CE: ChatGPT is transforming continuing education with real-time, adaptive learning support, exam preparation, and AI-driven personalized recommendations.
• Emerging Fields for CE: Rapid growth in continuing education is driven by mandatory CE requirements in real estate, finance, and entrepreneurship, ensuring professionals stay compliant and competitive.

U.S. CONTINUING EDUCATION MARKET DRIVERS

• Surge in Industry Competitiveness: As job markets become more dynamic and performance-driven, professionals are turning to CE to gain a competitive advantage, increase earning potential, and advance within their industries.
• Rising Demand for Professional Development: Workplaces across all sectors are investing in continuing education to meet the increasing need for upskilling and reskilling, prompting a surge in demand for flexible, high-impact CE programs aligned with career growth.
• Hybrid Delivery Platforms: The adoption of blended learning models, combining online convenience with in-person engagement, is driving participation in CE by improving flexibility, reducing costs, and increasing program completion rates.
• Significant Developments in Healthcare & Engineering Industries: Mandated licensing renewals, rapid technological advancements, and AI integration in sectors like healthcare and engineering are fueling sustained demand for specialized and accredited CE programs in these high-stakes professions.

INDUSTRY RESTRAINTS

• Bias in Industry-Sponsored CE Content: Commercial influence risks compromising the objectivity of CE programs, raising ethical and regulatory concerns.
• Challenges in CE Program Delivery & Alternative Platforms: Staffing shortages and administrative burdens hinder traditional CE providers, while unaccredited alternatives lack credibility.

U.S. CONTINUING EDUCATION MARKET VENDOR LANDSCAPE

The U.S. continuing education market report consists of exclusive data on 28 vendors. The market is intensifying, with major platforms competing through AI integration, credential partnerships, and workforce specialization. LinkedIn Learning and Udemy are leading the race in AI education. LinkedIn leverages its Microsoft ecosystem for Azure and AI certifications, while Udemy has added over 1,000 new AI/ML courses. Skillsoft, through Codecademy's AI coding labs, strengthens its technical training, creating a three-way competition among platforms targeting tech professionals.

Credentialing is another competitive front. Coursera holds an edge through academic collaborations like the University of London MBA pathway. LinkedIn and Udemy focus on professional certifications. LinkedIn is NASBA-accredited for finance professionals, and Udemy offers SHRM-recognized HR courses.

Growing demand from corporate and government sectors has placed General Assembly and Skillsoft in direct competition. General Assembly's U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeships appeal to the public sector, while Skillsoft's compliance courses support corporate HR needs. Pearson is focusing on healthcare through its expanded medical communication certification programs.

Each platform uses a distinct model; LinkedIn integrates with Microsoft, Coursera bridges academics and careers, Udemy scales practitioner-led courses, General Assembly runs bootcamps, Skillsoft blends compliance and tech, and Pearson focuses on certification prep. As AI drives convergence, fragmentation across sectors makes strategic partnerships key to staying competitive.

Company Profiles

• General Assembly
• Skillsoft
• Udemy
• Coursera
• LinkedIn Learning
• Pearson
• McKissock Learning
• edX
• Kaplan
• Simplilearn
• Pluralsight
• Penn Foster
• 360training
• Aceable
• Advancement Courses
• Antidote Education Company
• AMA Ed Hub
• AO North America
• AcademicCME
• AffinityCE
• Becker Professional Education
• Franklin Covey
• Learning Tree International
• HealthStream
• Medscape
• Stanford Medicine
• Relias
• TheCEShop.com

Key Attributes:

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1: US Continuing Education Market Overview

• Executive Summary
• Key Findings
• Key Developments

Chapter 2: US Continuing Education Market Segmentation Data

• Delivery Mode Market Insights (2021-2030)
  • Classroom Learning
  • E-Learning
  • Regularly Schedules Series
  • Journals
  • Others
• Profession Market Insights (2021-2030)
  • Healthcare Workers
  • Engineers
  • Accountants
  • Educators
  • Architects
  • Lawyers
  • Others
• Providers Market Insights (2021-2030)
  • Educational Institutions
  • Educational Companies
  • Non-Profit Organizations
  • Others

Chapter 3: US Continuing Education Market Prospects & Opportunities

• US Continuing Education Market Drivers
• US Continuing Education Market Trends
• US Continuing Education Market Constraints

Chapter 4: US Continuing Education Market Overview

• US Continuing Education Market - Competitive Landscape
• US Continuing Education Market - Key Players
• US Continuing Education Market - Key Company Profiles

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