Vertical Institute Blog

Explore industry insights, practical guides, and the latest digital and AI skills trends to support your upskilling and career growth.

Thought Leadership

Perspectives on Digital Skills, AI and the Future of Work

Insights from VI representatives, instructors, and partners on digital skills, AI adoption, workforce transformation, and the future of learning.

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SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit

SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit in 2026: What Employers Need to Know

A practical breakdown of how to claim SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit, plus the 30 November 2026 deadline employers should not miss.

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Generative AI

21 UTAP-Approved AI Tools in Singapore You Can Subscribe to With NTUC Subsidy (2026)

From ChatGPT to Canva, here is the full list of 21 AI tools NTUC members can subscribe to with UTAP support.

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Popular Articles

SkillsFuture

Does PR Have SkillsFuture Credit? What PRs Can Claim in 2026

If you’re a Permanent Resident in Singapore, you’ve probably asked yourself one thing: does PR have SkillsFuture Credit in Singapore? The short answer? No. SkillsFuture Credit only applies to Singapore citizens aged 25 and above. But that does not mean PRs are left behind. You can still access SkillsFuture-approved training with course fee subsidies. These […]

• 8 min read
UI/UX Design

5 Reasons Why You Should Learn UX Design

User Experience (UX) Design is crucial to our digital world. It shapes how users interact with websites, mobile apps, and other digital products, ensuring they are intuitive, efficient, and enjoyable. Companies today invest heavily in UX design to improve customer satisfaction and retention. As a result, UX designers are in high demand, with job opportunities […]

• 6 min read
Data Science

Top Platforms for Data Analytics and Data Science Datasets

Have you ever had the plan but needed the platform when ideating for your next data project? Whether you’re a beginner building your portfolio, a seasoned professional sharpening your skills, or a student embarking on your first data-driven endeavour, having access to suitable datasets is crucial. To demonstrate your data analytics and data science skills, […]

• 4 min read

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Generative AI

7 Practical Skills You’ll Learn from Generative AI Training in Singapore

AI training in Singapore is becoming more relevant as Generative AI enters everyday workplace tasks. But are you getting reliable results from AI? Or are you still rewriting prompts until something finally works? In 2025, 73.8% of surveyed workers in Singapore used AI at work, according to IMDA. Yet using AI tools is only the […]

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Soft Skills

10 Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills

Strong public speaking skills have become one of the clearest markers of readiness for senior work in Singapore. Technical ability gets professionals into the room. Communication determines what happens once they are there. A well-researched proposal can stall because nobody felt anything, while a simpler idea wins backing because it was delivered with clarity and […]

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Career Insights

What Is Carbon Accounting, and Why Is It Becoming a Core Job Skill?

What is carbon accounting? At its simplest, it is the practice of working out how much a company’s operations add to its emissions, then putting a number to it. Demand for the skill is growing faster than the supply of people who can do it. Eco-Business reported that internal skills gaps ranked as the top […]

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Career Insights

Top 8 Highest-Paying Jobs in Singapore Among Young Professionals

What are the highest-paying jobs in Singapore for young professionals aged 25 to 29? Do technical careers dominate the rankings, or do other fields compete? What skills and qualifications could help you reach these roles? This guide compares eight occupations using MOM wage data. You will learn about their salaries, responsibilities, requirements and possible career […]

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Career Insights

Are Any Jobs Safe from AI? 10 Roles Where Human Skills Matter Most

Are any jobs safe from AI? For many workers in Singapore, the honest answer feels like no. According to ADP’s People at Work 2026 report, only 15% of workers here feel confident their jobs are secure.  The same report also found that younger workers aged 18 to 26 were the most confident group in Singapore, […]

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Career Insights

7 Ways How to Stay Relevant in Your Career as AI Changes the Workplace

You’ve probably asked yourself how to stay relevant in your career at some point. Artificial intelligence is changing what employers expect. Doing good work quietly is no longer enough. Job security is giving way to something else: career resilience. The Economic Strategy Review looked closely at this shift. It’s a national review led by committees […]

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Corporate Training

How to Build an Inclusive Team: 7 Practical Steps for Singapore Managers

An inclusive team gives every employee a fair chance to understand goals, share ideas, and contribute to results.  But would every team member describe your workplace that way?  For Singapore managers, inclusion shapes how you communicate, assign work, give feedback, and review performance. Small daily decisions often matter more than a grand company campaign. This […]

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SkillsFuture

Does PR Have SkillsFuture Credit? What PRs Can Claim in 2026

If you’re a Permanent Resident in Singapore, you’ve probably asked yourself one thing: does PR have SkillsFuture Credit in Singapore? The short answer? No. SkillsFuture Credit only applies to Singapore citizens aged 25 and above. But that does not mean PRs are left behind. You can still access SkillsFuture-approved training with course fee subsidies. These […]

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Fundings & Subsidies

Everything You Need to Know About the Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA)

Did you know your Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) may still have unused balance you can use for approved courses, training programmes, and education costs?  POV: You’re working part-time as a cashier at FairPrice, but self-checkout counters are reducing shifts. You check your SkillsFuture Credit, but the course fee still costs more than your balance. What […]

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