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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

Do PRs 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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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 […]

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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, […]

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Data Analytics

SkillsFuture Data Analytics Course: Top Skills to Learn in 2026

For most businesses, scaling their company is often the ultimate goal. However, to do so, one has to be well-informed about how their audience is reacting to their products and services. Only then can they make improvements to their operations and budget allocations, eventually driving more sales and increased customer satisfaction. This is where data […]

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Data Science

4 Reasons Now is the Right Time to Attend Coding Courses

Technology is advancing at a rapid pace and it has led to major technological disruptions that play a significant role in our everyday lives. For instance, Internet of Things (IOT) helps to improve our daily lives by having computing devices embedded in physical objects that we use, such as smart watches, smart TVs and voice […]

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UI/UX Design

5 Skills Every UX Designer Needs

What skills are essential to becoming a UX/UI designer? As one of the most sought-after careers in the tech industry, UX design has grown tremendously over the past few years. While it was ranked number 5 in LinkedIn’s Top 10 Hard Skills of 2020, its position in tech skills rankings has shifted due to rapid […]

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Data Analytics

How To Become A Data Analyst In Singapore

How to become a data analyst in Singapore? Having large amounts of relevant data can be extremely useful to companies. When properly collected, organised and analysed, these data sets can then act as valuable assets to the company – relaying key pieces of information that can help to improve a company’s performance.  To further understand […]

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Data Analytics

Updated Data Analyst Salary in Singapore

The average data analyst salary in Singapore, as per Glassdoor, is $4,800 monthly. Additionally, these professionals enjoy a cash bonus, averaging $9,000, ranging from $4,000 to $20,000. These figures were deduced from 767 anonymously submitted salaries. In Singapore, the highest reported monthly salary for a data analyst is $6,862. In contrast, the lowest is $3,000. […]

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Data Analytics

How You Can Get Started With Data Analytics

Data, specifically Big Data, is used each and every day by many businesses to help transform and improve all kinds of experiences. This data is collected in many ways – for instance, through interviews, surveys, browsing behaviour, and more. With these large amounts of data being constantly collected, the ability to utilise data analytics and […]

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SkillsFuture

List of Interesting SkillsFuture Courses Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

Looking for interesting Skillsfuture Courses to upskill? We are happy that you get here. So let’s go and find out more. As technology and digital transformation proliferate across society, upskilling in tech has become a necessity, especially with the majority of employers trying to tackle an industry-wide skills shortage. So, how can you stay ahead […]

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Data Science

Why A Python Certification Is Necessary For Your Career

Python is one of the most popular programming languages in the world. It is easy to learn, has a clean syntax and an extensive list of libraries that are used by developers all around the world. Python can be used for web development, data science, machine learning and many other tech and non-tech roles. This […]

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Data Analytics

Why Learn Data Storytelling Using Tableau?

In this current digital age, organizations are adapting and leveraging technological tools to gather and store data. However, collecting and storing data by itself has no meaning, as the data just exists as a figure and a statistic. It needs to be analyzed thoroughly through data visualization such as crafting out different dashboards containing a […]

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