- Singapore is offering more than 200 AI courses for workers through the Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA).
- Eligible Singapore citizens aged 18 and above who enroll in the courses will receive six months of free access to premium AI tools.
- The three-year program was announced in Budget 2026 to encourage people to practice using AI regularly.
- Learners can choose from ChatGPT Plus, Google AI Pro, Manus AI, Microsoft 365 Personal, or Singtel AI Pass, which includes six AI tools.
- Around 30 training providers supported by SWDA are participating, offering courses ranging from AI applications to advanced skills.
- Prime Minister Lawrence Wong launched Connect by SWDA, an integrated career guidance, training, and employment support center at the Lifelong Learning Institute.
- The center provides in-person consultations, AI-powered recommendations, and dedicated spaces for pre-booked consultations.
- The government wants people to receive support without needing to know which agency is responsible for each program.
- SWDA also launched AI Ready Quiz to assess AI readiness and recommend suitable courses.
- Businesses are supported through the OurWorkforce portal with tools for transformation, job redesign, and AI adoption.
- SkillsFuture Festival 2026 runs from September 16 to October 28, featuring more than 140 events for individuals and businesses.
📌Singapore is combining skills training, career support, and generative AI into an integrated ecosystem. More than 200 courses, together with six months of free access to tools such as ChatGPT Plus and Google AI Pro, allow people to learn AI through hands-on practice. Meanwhile, Connect by SWDA, AI Ready Quiz, and the OurWorkforce portal support both workers and businesses, aiming to strengthen AI capabilities and drive workforce transformation nationwide.
