Training and Development Industry Survey Findings 2025

This report is based on the 2025 Training & Development Industry Survey, which collected insights from T&D and L&D professionals worldwide. The survey identifies current challenges, priorities, and future directions for the T&D function amid significant organizational changes. Key findings indicate that budget and resource constraints are major barriers, with 45% of respondents citing budget limitations and 36% reporting insufficient staffing. Additionally, 42% struggle to measure and demonstrate the impact of training initiatives, which hampers their strategic influence. Technology satisfaction is mixed, with only 39% satisfied with their Learning Management Systems (LMS), highlighting a gap between available solutions and the needs of modern T&D functions. The report outlines four main priorities for 2025: demonstrating ROI, improving learning outcomes, increasing participation rates, and reducing manual processes. It also provides a detailed analysis of survey demographics, including experience levels and geographic distribution, which contextualizes the findings and identifies trends affecting the industry.