The AI skills crisis

77% of enterprise leaders say AI skills are urgent—so why is training still an afterthought?

Log in Business tips 77% of enterprise leaders say AI skills are urgent—so why is training still an afterthought? Companies aren't being quiet about how important AI skills are right now. But most folks still haven't figured out how to build those skills. Despite 77% of leaders calling AI literacy urgent, most employees are still left to piece it together on their own. That leads to rising expectations with very little support. We surveyed decision-makers at enterprise companies, and here's what the data reveals about the gap between urgency and execution—and how teams can close it. See the data Recommended reading from the Zapier blog team Automation Automate Microsoft Copilot with Zapier MCP Take action with Copilot → Marketing tips 12 social media advertising examples to inspire you Steal these ideas → App comparisons Perplexity vs. ChatGPT: Which is better? Read the showdown → App picks The best customer engagement software Find the best app → Got a question? Ask in our community © 2026 Zapier, Inc. All rights reserved. 548 Market St #62411, San Francisco, CA 94104-5401 You received this email because you're subscribed to Zapier Blog & Newsletter. Unsubscribe   Privacy policy   Contact us