FIGURE 2.18 Median number of learning hours, by gender, across proficiency levels, 2022 Cognitive skills Management and engagement skills Advanced Intermediate oficiency level Pr Beginner 0 10 20 30 0 10 20 30 Self-efficacy, working with others and ethics Technology skills Advanced Not available Intermediate Beginner 0 10 20 30 0 10 20 30 Median number of learning hours Men Women Source World Economic Forum calculations based on Coursera data. critical skills just as fast as degree holders. This will be particularly important for women without advanced formal education and there is signi昀椀cant potential for skills-based approaches such as industry micro-credentials and skills-based hiring to tackle skills gaps and talent shortages.27 Global Gender Gap Report 2023 52