In South-East Asia (SEA), including the Philippines, more companies are investing in learning and development (L&D) to stay flexible and ensure their employees are ready to take advantage of opportunities. In the Philippines, investment in L&D is becoming more of a national priority. LinkedIn
The new GoDigital Pilipinas initiative aims to help the country become more digitally literate, including in areas like entrepreneurship and innovation. As a result of constant change caused by tech disruption and a volatile job market, professionals are also expected to be able to learn new things all the time.
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This growing culture of learning is reflected in the changing role of L&D departments within companies, which the C-Suite is using more to help boost growth by building people-centered cultures and putting in place skilling programs.
The report on SEA has information that shows L&D’s role is crucial in navigating the evolving future of work. Over 90% of regional professionals believe that upskilling employees will help businesses thrive amid macroeconomic uncertainty. Companies prioritize creating a culture of talent development and internal mobility to retain employees, with 60% providing learning opportunities. L&D leaders’ top priorities for 2023 are mentorship, upskilling, employee well-being, and digital transformation. A growing number of leaders are proposing large-scale upskilling initiatives.
The following LinkedIn Learning courses will be free until 15 March 2023 to assist professionals develop the Philippines’ most in-demand skills:
| Most In-Demand Skills in the Philippines | Learning Courses |
|---|---|
| Customer Service | Customer Service Foundations |
| Management | Be The Manager People Won’t Leave |
| Communications | Communication Foundations |
| Sales | Sales Foundations |
| Analytical Skills | Critical Thinking and Problem Solving |
| Project Management | Project Management Foundations |
| Leadership | Leading and Motivating People with Different Personalities |
| English | Public Speaking for Non-Native English Speakers |
| Research | Market Research Foundations |
| Marketing | Digital Marketing Foundations |
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