22/09/2020
IBM And SkillsFuture Singapore Launch New SGUnited programme To Train 800 Mid-Career Professionals
IBM (NYSE: IBM) and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) have introduced the
“i.am-vitalize”, a skills programme targeted at mid-career professionals
as part of SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways Programme -Company Training.
The “i.am-vitalize” skills programme comprises two tracks - Artificial
Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity. Each track features a six-month
certifiable, full-time training programme to equip learners with
industry-relevant skills. The key syllabus for “i.am-vitalize” is
curated and delivered by IBM Skills Academy, and includes topics on
design thinking, cloud computing, AI, data science, cybersecurity and
blockchain.
The skills-focused, blended-learning programme comprises lecture
modules, hands-on lab sessions and groupwork grounded on industry-based
case studies. Trainees will first complete a set of introductory
modules, before branching into the AI track where they will go through
courses in AI and data science courses, or the Cybersecurity track where
they will go through courses in cybersecurity and blockchain.
Trainees who select the AI track will learn how companies optimise data
and leverage AI to empower their digital workforce and transform
customer service. Those who choose the Cybersecurity track will
understand how blockchain ecosystems disrupt global supply chains, and
pick up cybersecurity skills to protect IT systems from cyber-attacks.
Upon completion of the programmes, they will be equipped with relevant
skills for job roles such as AI Designer, Blockchain Product Manager,
Blockchain Developer, Data Engineer, and Security Operation Analyst.
IBM is also working with corporations such as Tribe Accelerator and
Standard Chartered Bank, to facilitate job placement opportunities to
qualified candidates.
After subsidies from SSG, the courses will cost $500, which trainees can
offset with their SkillsFuture Credit. In addition, each enrolled
trainee will receive a monthly training allowance of $1,500.
“The overwhelmingly positive response we received for the IBM
introductory SkillsFuture for Digital Workplace and AI foundational
courses inspired us to create a skills-focused, blended learning
programme for mid-career professionals. “i.am-vitalize” is designed to
help mid-career professionals combine their current expertise with
digital proficiency to meet industry needs,” said Martin Chee, managing
director, IBM Singapore, adding that more than 400 have signed up for
i.am-vitalize programme by now.
“SkillsFuture Singapore is pleased to expand our collaboration with IBM
and have IBM partner us under the SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways
Programme. As one of the leading companies in the industry, I am
confident that IBM’s industry knowledge and networks will equip trainees
with valuable industry-relevant skills, and support them in their job
search.” said Mr Ong Tze-Ch’in, Chief Executive, SkillsFuture Singapore.
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