The press release was tempting—a survey showed the most sought skills among manufacturing people. But…I’d never heard of the company called Wiingy. I wondered, who are Wiingy and how did they execute the survey?
Turns out the company is a marketplace for tutors for myriad subjects. It’s an interesting place to check out.
The study draws from over 6.7 million monthly searches from Google Keyword Planner and Ahrefs, showing strong learning intent across beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Technology leads the way, making up 33% of total searches, with high interest in skills like Python, AI, and Data Science. Yet, there’s also a growing pursuit of personal and creative skills like piano, swimming, and cooking. Together, these trends show that Americans are not just chasing career growth; they’re seeking balance between professional advancement and personal fulfillment in an evolving, skills-driven world.
The 25 Most-Learned Skills in America: A Data-Driven Report on the Future of Education (2025) By Wiingy Research Team.
It’s almost like Covid redux—the top searched skill was cooking.
Relevant to manufacturing, the top searched skills were:
- Project Management
- AI
- Cybersecurity
- Python
- AI Tools
- Data Science
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