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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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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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Asking AI the Right Questions: 15 ChatGPT Prompts Seniors Can Use Today
Asking AI the right questions is becoming an increasingly important skill as Singapore moves faster with artificial intelligence. According to the Singapore Economic Development Board (SEDB), AI talent grew by 565% from 2016 to 2022. Yet, a Ministry of Manpower (MOM) report shows many companies are still only experimenting with AI in early stages. So […]
What is WSQ? A Practical Guide to Singapore’s Workforce Skills Qualifications
What is WSQ, and why are so many professionals in Singapore paying attention to it? An MTI study found that individuals who completed WSQ training saw a 5.8% real wage increase in the year after training. That raises a fair question. What exactly are they learning, and why does it make a measurable difference? If […]
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit in 2026: What Employers Need to Know
What if your company already has SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit funding for training, but it expires before anyone uses it? In Singapore, close to 40,000 businesses have used the SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit, but that’s only about half of those eligible. The rest may still have unused SFEC sitting in their portal without knowing. So here’s the […]
SkillsFuture for Employers: How Companies Can Upskill Their Workforce
As SkillsFuture for Employers gains importance, training and development are becoming a key factor in employment decisions. According to the 2025 Workmonitor survey, 3 in 4 employees say learning opportunities influence where they choose to work, and many organisations are still adjusting. At the same time, work is changing. New tools and expectations are reshaping […]
SFEC: 10 Employer Benefits and How to Spend It Well
How much unused SFEC funding could your company be sitting on right now? Close to 40,000 enterprises in Singapore have already tapped into the SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC), according to Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong. That represents only half of the eligible employers. The other half still has credits untouched. Are you one […]
12 Tips to Improve Your Corporate Presentation and Storytelling Skills
You’ve probably sat through a corporate presentation that felt more like a chore than a conversation: packed slides, scattered points, and no clear takeaway. In today’s workplace, that’s more than awkward. It’s risky and costly. Poor presentation skills, from unclear messaging to a lack of structure or story, can derail ideas and damage your professional […]
How to Build Resilience in the Workplace and Why It Matters for You?
You’ve got emails piling up, meetings dragging on, and it’s clear you need to build resilience in the workplace. It’s 3.30pm, your brain is still stuck on that awkward conversation with your manager from this morning, your shoulders are tense, and your focus is long gone. Now picture someone a few desks down. Same deadlines, […]
How to Improve Customer Relationship Management in Singapore for 2026
If you’re trying to understand how to improve customer relationship management, you’re at the right place. How many customers walked away from your business last year without saying a word? Chances are, more than you think. A global study by PwC found that one in three customers are likely to abandon a brand they were […]
How to Manage Conflict in the Workplace: 15 Best Practices for Professionals
Ever found yourself wondering how to manage conflict in the workplace when tensions start rising within your team? POV: You’re leading a project team, deadlines pile up, and two team members begin clashing during each meeting. What was a routine check‑in becomes tense. The project stalls, and your manager asks what went wrong. Many professionals […]