SkillsFuture Series

Pick up industry-relevant skills with SkillsFuture Series

What is SkillsFuture Series?

The SkillsFuture Series is a curated list of short, industry-relevant training programmes that focuses on emerging skills in the four economic growth pillars (Digital, Green, Care, and Industry 4.0).

Who is suitable for SkillsFuture Series?

Targeted at Singaporeans who are keen to either gain a basic understanding or deepen their skills in these economic growth pillars, the SkillsFuture Series comprises training programmes across 3 proficiency levels, namely Basic, Intermediate and Advanced.

This means that learners of different skills proficiency background can benefit from the SkillsFuture Series.

●      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.

●      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.

●      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.

Refer to the emerging domains below and learn more about the different types of SkillsFuture Series courses available under each of the economic growth pillars.

What are the SkillsFuture Series courses available?

SkillsFuture Series courses are categorised based on emerging domains and growth sectors in the following economies:

Digital

Many of our daily activities today involve the Digital Economy. From making online transactions or simply reading this article on your phone, the digital economy is heavily involved in the way we work and play.

The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to the speed of digital transformation across the world. In Singapore, our economy is experiencing the same change, with the government leading the way in driving whole-of-nation digitalisation. With the increasing opportunities in the Digital Economy as industries embrace digitalisation, demand for digital skills remain high.

Examples of emerging skills in the digital economy include:

- Data Protection Management
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Access Control Management
- Computational Modelling
- Data Storytelling and Visualisation

Click here to download an Excel spreadsheet containing details of emerging skills in the digital economy.

Green

The Green Economy is how we live, work, and grow while taking care of our environment and its limited resources efficiently and sustainability.

Enterprises are restructuring and creating new business functions by shifting from environmentally harmful business activities to greener ones. This has led to new regulatory requirements and green technologies, which in turn increases the supply of jobs and demand for skills.

Examples of emerging skills in the green economy include:

- Environmental Sustainability Management
- Energy Management and Audit
- Green Building Strategy Implementation
- Sustainable Food Production Design
- Design Sustainability and Ethics Management

Click here to download an Excel spreadsheet containing details of emerging skills in the green economy.

Care

The Care Economy focuses on care and support services that are critical to the development of both our current and future populations. Sectors delivering these services typically involve healthcare, wellness, community care, social service, early childhood, general education, and training and adult education.

Advances in technology and healthcare have led to an increasingly ageing population, resulting in the demand for care services to increase substantially. Adult education, along with workplace learning and development, has seen rapid change due to the shifting demographics. HR practices will also need to transform to look after workforce mental well-being and facilitate skills acquisition.

It’s no surprise that this has led the care economy to become one of the fastest-expanding economic sectors globally.

Examples of emerging skills in the care economy include:

- Learning Experience Delivery
- Change Management
- Organisational Culture Development
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Health Promotion

Click here to download an Excel spreadsheet containing details of emerging skills in the care economy.

Industry 4.0

Businesses are increasingly turning to Industry 4.0, such as using robots and automation to plug gaps in the workforce. Under this rapidly transforming field, companies across a wide range of sectors utilise technological advancements to make improvements to process efficiency, sustainability, and product or service quality.

Many employers are turning to Industry 4.0 to reduce the impact of manpower shortages. In turn, job tasks and traditional processes will change. This makes it timely for employees to pick up a bundle of Industry 4.0, digital, and green skills to support in-demand job roles.

Examples of emerging skills in I4.0 include:

- Additive Manufacturing
- Predictive Maintenance
- Automated Process Design
- Product Design and Development
- Data and Information Management

Click here to download an Excel spreadsheet containing details of emerging skills in Industry 4.0.

Skills Demand for the Future Economy Report 2022

The Skills Demand for the Future Economy Report is an annual publication that highlights the priority skills and jobs in selected high-growth areas. The report aims to help you understand the value of skills to jobs and future career opportunities. You can read the latest report here.

What type of grants and funding can I use for SkillsFuture Series courses?

The SkillsFuture Series and all other courses on the MySkillsFuture portal are SkillsFuture Credit eligible. This means that you are able to offset course fees with your SkillsFuture Credit.

All SkillsFuture Series courses have a course fee grant of 70% of course fees (excluding GST). Participants must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents.

Additionally, the SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy is also available for Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above. Eligible subsidy beneficiaries will be able to enjoy up to 90% of the course fee.

Please approach the training provider for the full amount of subsidy eligible.

For more details, please click here to see Frequently Asked Questions.

Additional resources

SkillsFuture Credit

MySkillsFuture Course Search Guide

Self-help Guide for Skills and Career Development