What Is it?
The SkillsFuture Series is a curated list of short, industry-relevant training programmes that focus on emerging skills.
As a start, we have identified eight categories under the SkillsFuture Series:
Who Is It For?
Targeted at Singaporeans who are keen to either gain a basic understanding or deepen their skills in these emerging areas, the SkillsFuture Series comprises training programmes across 3 proficiency levels, namely Basic, Intermediate and Advanced. Adult learners of different skills proficiency background can therefore benefit from the SkillsFuture Series.
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Basic
The course is designed for learners who have limited or no prior knowledge in the subject area. The course covers basic knowledge and application.
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Intermediate
The course is designed for learners who have some working knowledge of the subject area. The course covers knowledge and application at a more complex level.
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Advanced
The course is designed for experienced practitioners who wish to deepen their skills in the specialised area. The course covers complex and specialised topics.
How will I benefit?
Singaporeans will be able to tap on the curated list of training programmes under the SkillsFuture Series to stay relevant and prepare for the future.
Advanced Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing involves the use of innovative and advanced technologies to improve products and processes by enhancing the cyber-physical integration of manufacturing. It involves digitalisation and automation through the use of devices, sensors and robotics for work processes. It also facilitates connectivity through the integration of information, computing and networking to improve manufacturing productivity, customisation, flexibility, predictability and performance.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity refers to measures and techniques to protect the integrity of data, computing devices and other systems from damage or theft and preventing disruption to the functionality of the systems. It includes encryption techniques, cyber-intelligence and the development of security control mechanisms to significantly reduce risks and vulnerabilities.
Data analytics
Data analytics involves collecting, cleansing, transforming and modelling data, in order to discover useful information. Data and business analytics provide valuable insights to aid in decision-making.
Digital Media
Digital Media covers the creation, broadcast, production, and use of digitised content, as well as digital communications.
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is the art of transforming an idea into a venture of value creation for market, through innovation and risk-taking. It covers financing options, go-to-market strategies, going global, and various aspects of business strategies and operations for sustainable growth.
Finance
Finance covers the application of technologies in the design, delivery and governance of financial services. It includes the digitalisation of financial services and adoption of Fintech.
Tech-Enabled Services
Tech-Enabled Services focuses on the use of technology-based applications to transform services-related industries such as supply chain, retail, healthcare, professional and security services.
Urban Solutions
Urban Solutions describes solutions that are aimed at improving the quality of living through designing and building environmentally-sustainable and liveable cities. These solutions include the development, implementation and maintenance of intelligent transport systems, smart cities and autonomous vehicles.