LinkedIn Highlights Fastest-Growing Skills For 2026

LinkedIn published its 'Skills on the Rise' report on Feb. 24, 2026, identifying fastest-growing skills across 12 markets based on profile additions and hiring growth. The analysis compared Dec. 1, 2024–Nov. 30, 2025 with the prior year and highlights leadership, go-to-market, AI (prompt engineering, LLMs), and risk/compliance skills. The list aims to guide professionals' learning and employers' hiring.