Top Upskilling Platforms for 2025

India’s edtech ecosystem in 2025 is evolving from pure content delivery to outcome-driven, skill-oriented learning. The platforms below stand out for their depth, innovation, and ability to create real impact for learners across India and beyond.

1. NextLeap — Community-Led Upskilling for Product, Tech & Now Business Analytics

NextLeap expanded its Fellowship-style learning model with the addition of its Business Analytics program to help early career professionals and managers make the transition to data-driven decision making. This program provides a foundation of skills that equip graduates to solve real-world problems by utilizing tools such as SQL, Excel, Python and BI dashboards. NextLeap has an extensive mentor community, allowing you to have access to a network of experts. It also provides peer-to-peer learning opportunities and has an active, engaged online community to help learners develop a practical toolset that connects their business objectives with the analytics.
In addition to providing an analytics program, NextLeap’s other offerings in Product & UX provide project-based, guided by a mentor, learning experiences, establishing NextLeap as one of the fastest growing and most reputable upskilling programs in India by 2025.

2. upGrad — The Career Acceleration Powerhouse

UpGrad, through the various choices available for degree options, executive-level programs, or job-specific certifications, has continued to be the leader in the professional learning and higher-education market through 2025; thereby providing many choices for those moving from mid-career to leadership and also for those who want to continue their education. The company’s partnerships with many top universities around the globe, as well as its structured pedagogical model and commitment to delivering positive career outcomes through mentorship and job placement, continues to support its position as a leader in this category.

3. Simplilearn — The Skills-for-Tomorrow Specialist

By providing upskilling programs in areas such as AI, data engineering, cloud computing, cyber security, and digital marketing, Simplilearn is a leader in digital and technical training. All programs include hands-on lab work, real-world tools and case studies that allow learners to graduate with a comprehensive set of practical skills that are ready for the job market. Additionally, the partnerships that Simplilearn has established with top global universities and corporations provide further credibility and relevance to the programs it offers.

4. Physics Wallah (PW) — Making High-Quality Education Accessible Nationwide

PW is increasing its presence in India’s Tier II and Tier III markets by offering its successful exam prep solutions in these regions. In addition to providing exam prep, PW has begun to offer skilling, job prep in a hybrid centre (i.e., physical, digital) setting, through affordable-priced courses, with guidance on vernacular content. By putting together certain elements, such as accessibility and affordability, PW has emerged as one of the most effective educational technology (EDTECH) companies in the country.

5. Udemy — The Global Skills Marketplace for Diverse Learners

As the largest learning platform in the world that offers pre-recorded courses from thousands of instructors on many subjects, Udemy provides users with the ability to learn and advance their careers by studying online at their own convenience. Users of Udemy can study in various areas, ranging from programming Languages (including coding) to Leadership Skills and Personal Development. The Udemy learning model is ideal for those who are comfortable with using multiple learning styles; it gives cultural and working professionals an opportunity to learn in small doses through short lessons that are delivered on their own timelines.