2025 Barometer: Educa PHAROS
Educa PHAROS presents the Barometer 2025, a study based on the analysis of More than 600,000 registrations in 120 countries throughout 2025. Its goal is to identify the latest trends in corporate training and anticipate the evolution of the training needs in STEM fields.
This article outlines the most important characteristics of the construction sector, as well as current and future trends in training.
Why This Survey Is Relevant to Industry Professionals
The 2025 Barometer is intended for construction industry professionals, offering a clear overview of training within the sector and helping to identify the emerging needs and skills that will shape the sector’s future. In addition, it provides facts and recommendations specific features that can be very useful.
The report also provides a detailed overview of the Trends in Training in the Sector and the mechanisms through which companies are strengthening their teams' skills. By analyzing case studies and trends, we identify the key strategies shaping current training initiatives in organizations, as well as the most relevant areas of knowledge.
This information is particularly useful for those who are in the process of designing or updating their training plans for 2026. Having these strategic references can facilitate decision-making and contribute to better alignment between the sector’s needs and objectives. In this context, Educa PHAROS compiles and offers training programs that address the areas and competencies identified in the study, with the aim of contributing to the continuous improvement of skills in the construction sector.
Most Popular Courses in the Construction Industry
An analysis of the most commonly offered courses in the sector shows that companies have focused much of their efforts on training related to harassment prevention and gender equality. Construction is a traditionally male-dominated sector, with work environments that are hierarchical and culturally more insular, which can foster situations of harassment or discrimination. Consequently, diversity in the sector makes training urgent to ensure a safe and inclusive work environment.
Among the 7 most frequently taught courses, 3 of them cover this topic, and they are:
- Bullying Prevention (4,246 enrollments).
- Awareness-raising and promotion of equality (4,038 enrollments).
- Sexual Harassment and Gender-Based Violence in the Workplace (1,673 registrations).
This training focus is directly linked to compliance requirements and legislation, a topic we will address later.
The other most in-demand courses in the sector are:
- Finance for Non-Financial Professionals.
- Masterclass: Cybersecurity for the Entire Workforce.
- AutoCAD 2015.
- CLIP (Linear Project Layout).
These data allow us to identify several current trends with implications for the future. Among them, the growing interest in cybersecurity stands out—a need that is increasing due to digitalization, the management of sensitive data, and the risk of attacks that could compromise operations, reputation, and the physical and financial security of projects.
Future Trends
The study reveals that future training trends in the construction sector will be particularly focused on areas related to compliance and cybersecurity. The area of compliance accounts for a high volume of training hours, particularly in courses on harassment and equality—topics that are becoming increasingly important in the context of corporate social responsibility and regulatory compliance within organizations.
Taken together, these trends reflect a shift in the sector’s training priorities, which are increasingly focused on prevention, protection, and the creation of safe and sustainable work environments. For those seeking to delve deeper into the areas mentioned, the Educa PHAROS platform offers a variety of resources and programs that address these topics in detail.
Anyone who would like more information about the study's results and conclusions can access the Full webinar and the full report from the Barometer 2025.
