Future Skills for 2026: 1 Day Workforce Training, Chicago, IL

Schedule

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Regus - Chicago - 111 W. Jackson | Chicago, IL

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Explore 2026 skill trends, AI impact, future job demands, digital transformation, and workforce strategies for the evolving workplace.
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About This Course

  • Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
  • Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
  • Language: English
  • Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
  • Certification: Course Completion Certificate
  • Refreshments: Lunch, snacks, and beverages will be provided during the session

Course Overview

This 1 Day course gives a strategic understanding of the upskilling landscape in 2026. You explore emerging skill trends, the influence of AI on job roles, and how organizations are transforming through digital technologies. The course highlights the growing skill gap, evolving workforce expectations, and new talent development strategies. You gain clarity on future job demands, reskilling approaches, and how HR and L&D teams can prepare employees for rapid workplace changes. The session provides actionable insights to help leaders build resilient, future-ready teams.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand key upskilling trends shaping the workforce in 2026.
  • Identify the most in-demand skills for future job roles.
  • Analyze the impact of AI and automation on workforce development.
  • Address the skill gap with effective reskilling approaches.
  • Support digital transformation through capability building.
  • Apply strategic workforce planning principles for HR and L&D.
  • Build future-proof learning programs aligned with organizational needs.

Target Audience

  • HR Professionals
  • Learning & Development Teams
  • Corporate Leaders and Managers
  • Training Consultants
  • Workforce Planning Teams
  • Organizational Development Professionals

Why Choose This Course?

This course blends future workforce insights with practical upskilling strategies tailored for HR and L&D teams. The trainer brings expertise in digital transformation, learning design, and workforce development. Complex trends are simplified into practical frameworks that can be applied immediately in your organization. The content is updated to reflect 2026 industry demands, ensuring relevance and real-world impact.

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Want to train your entire team?
We offer customizable in-house sessions tailored to your organization's future skills agenda. The program can focus more deeply on AI readiness, skill mapping, future roles, or strategic learning design. This format is ideal for HR, L&D, and leadership teams preparing their workforce for technological and organizational shifts. Custom case studies, assessments, and internal examples can also be included.

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Agenda
Module 1: Understanding the 2026 Upskilling Landscape

Info: • Explore global upskilling trends shaping industries.
• Understand why skill development is accelerating.
• Identify key forces influencing workforce capability.
• Icebreaker


Module 2: Emerging Skill Trends for the Future Workforce

Info: • Learn which skills are rising in demand across sectors.
• Understand the balance between technical and human skills.
• Explore the shift toward hybrid and adaptive skill sets.
• Activity


Module 3: AI, Automation & Job Role Transformation

Info: • Understand how AI is reshaping work and decision-making.
• Learn which job roles are evolving or being replaced.
• Explore the importance of AI literacy and human–AI collaboration.
• Case Study


Module 4: The Growing Skill Gap & Talent Shortages

Info: • Identify reasons behind widening skill gaps in 2026.
• Understand the economic and operational impact on organizations.
• Explore solutions to accelerate upskilling and reskilling.
• Simulation


Module 5: Digital Transformation & Workforce Readiness

Info: • Explore how digital transformation requires new skill sets.
• Learn how organizations adapt through learning culture shifts.
• Understand tools and frameworks supporting continuous learning.
• Activity


Module 6: Future Job Demands & Capability Building

Info: • Identify new and emerging roles for the future workplace.
• Understand capabilities required across industries.
• Learn strategies to prepare employees for shifting job demands.
• Activity


Module 7: Workforce Development Strategies for HR & L&D

Info: • Learn frameworks for designing future-ready learning programs.
• Explore methods to align upskilling initiatives with business goals.
• Understand how to measure impact and improve learning outcomes.
• Role Play


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Regus - Chicago - 111 W. Jackson, 111 W. Jackson Suite 1700, Chicago, United States

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