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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
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 […]
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 […]
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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A Beginner’s Guide to SQL
SQL originated back in the 1970s and to this day, it is still widely used in different industries, which renders this skill desirable and valuable to employers as there are high demands for it. According to Stack Overflow’s 2021 Developer Survey, SQL was ranked the third and fourth most popular language by professional developers and […]
How to Build a UX Portfolio With No Experience in Singapore?
One of the biggest challenges new UX designers face: building a UX portfolio without on-the-job experience. Fortunately, there are opportunities everywhere to learn and apply your UX skills—you don’t need to wait till you’re hired. Here are a few tips to build a UX portfolio online: 1. Master essential UX tools Here’s a collection of […]
How To Make A Career Switch In Singapore?
Is it too late to make a career switch in Singapore at your 30s or 40s? By the time you’re in your 30s, you would’ve already acquired close to or even more than a decade of work experience. You might have proven yourself to be an incredibly competent employee. Jumping into unknown territory simply isn’t […]
4 Reasons Why You Should Learn Python
Python course in Singapore a good starting point if you are interested in coding and programming. Then Python is probably a term you have encountered before. What is Python programming used for? Python is a general-purpose programming language, which means it can be used in a variety of applications, ranging from data science to web […]
10 Technical Skills Examples for Students
Are looking for technical skills examples for students? Well, this article would be a great piece for you to know different skills to learn. The COVID-19 pandemic ravaged some industries while giving others a much-needed boost. Meanwhile, the rise of Tik Tok as the next social media giant created countless new jobs and opportunities. Things […]
How To Switch Into A Data Science Career
Thinking of making a switch into a data science career? Here are three tips for building the relevant skills that would form the foundation of a rewarding data science career. Get comfortable with data cleaning Data cleaning refers to the identifying of incomplete, incorrect or irrelevant records from a dataset and meaningfully replacing, modifying or […]
What Does A UX Designer Do?
Thinking about learning more about UX design? The best way to do so would be through getting your hands dirty with the following beginner-friendly UX design projects. UX Designers Can Create Website Design A web application is an application software that runs on a web server, so that users can access it over the internet. […]
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, […]
The Different Data Analytical Stages
This is the 3rd article of a 3-part series. At the end of the 3-part series, we would have answered 3 potential questions a junior data analyst might have. In the previous article, we explored how a data analyst in Singapore could utilize three platforms for showcasing one’s acquired skills. Another potential question a junior […]