Our Impact
Skills that show up at work
See how learner growth translates into stronger performance, mobility, retention, and ROI.
2026 Impact Report
The outcomes behind the numbers
Performance · AI adoption · Retention · Business value
The outcome
Applied learning delivers measurable impact.
When people use what they learn, the return compounds—for them and for the organizations they work in.
Apply
67%
apply new skills immediately
Perform
43%
work faster or more efficiently
Build confidence
75%
feel more confident using AI or digital tools
Stay & grow
92%
remain with the same employer
$2.06estimated return for every $1 invested in learning.
From learning to doing
New skills show up in the work.
Graduates report working faster, improving quality, and taking on more responsibility.
43%report improved speed or efficiency
41%report improved work quality
29%have taken on expanded responsibilities
It's helped me become a go-to resource on my team, increasing my visibility and the trust others place in my work.
Ronald
Technology Fundamentals · Store Scan Specialist, National Grocery Retailer
AI adoption
AI confidence becomes real adoption.
Employees are not just learning about AI. They are using it to improve workflows, save time, and contribute in new ways.
75%
feel more confident using AI or digital tools
43%
are applying AI skills at work
I had no experience with AI before the program. Now I use it daily, cutting work that used to take an hour down to minutes.
Sharron
AI Fundamentals & Prompt Engineering · Pharmacy Technical Supervisor
Support turns learning into progress.
Structured learning, hands-on practice, and human guidance help learners stay on track and apply what they learn.
Explore our learning methodology54%say human support was essential or very helpful
62%say structured, guided learning offered something free platforms did not
See the full story behind the numbers.
Explore the complete findings on performance, AI adoption, career growth, retention, and estimated business value.
Download the full reportChegg Skills2026 Impact Report
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1
Close skills gaps
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Advance career mobility
3
Develop career-ready talent
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