20/08/2021
New Pilot Initiative To Support Learning Anytime, Anywhere
SkillsFuture Credit can soon be used for new subscriptions on select online learning platforms
From September, as part of a pilot, Singaporeans1 will be able to use their SkillsFuture Credit2 to
begin subscribing to online learning packages offered by selected
providers. With this, Singaporeans who subscribe to the digital learning
platforms packages can access bite-sized online courses anytime and
anywhere, and pick up new skills at their own pace and convenience.
SSG has partnered NTUC LearningHub (NTUC LHUB), Gnowbe, and ZilLearn on a two-year pilot initiative, which will offer users a subscription-based option for online learning packages on their respective digital platforms. The subscription will give users access to a wide range of Micro-Learning Courses (MLCs) curated for Singaporean learners and accredited by the respective online learning platforms or the relevant external organisations. NTUC LearningHub’s and Gnowbe’s platform will be launched in September 2021 and ZilLearn’s platform will be available in December 2021.
Please refer to MySkillsFuture portal (myskillsfuture.gov.sg) to find out more about the use of the SkillsFuture Credit for learning subscriptions offered by SSG’s partnered platforms, and Annex A on how users can check their SkillsFuture Credit balance. Individuals interested to subscribe to the learning subscriptions can apply directly at the respective partners’ platforms.
Diverse MLCs offered by partner platforms
- NTUC LHUB’s LHUB GO Infinity
LHUB GO Infinity is a one-stop learning
solution platform which offers a suite of over 75,000 courses provided
by premium content providers. With asynchronous online learning, users
can fit learning into their busy schedules and learn on their favourite
devices wherever they are. They can hone their competencies in areas
such as Adaptive Skills, Digital Transformation, Health & Safety,
Personal Development, Technology Skills, and Cybersecurity. With LHUB GO
Infinity, users can also obtain micro-credentials upon completing
courses.
Mr Tay Ee Learn, NTUC LearningHub’s Director of Technical Skills and Career Agility Product Divisions, said, “Being one of Singapore’s leading Continuing Education and Training providers, we are truly humbled and encouraged by SkillsFuture Singapore’s unwavering support in our mission to make learning accessible to all. Since its inception during the ‘Circuit Breaker’ period, LHUB GO serves to be a one-stop learning solution platform that offers world-class asynchronous learning. With the LHUB GO Infinity package that is SkillsFuture Credit claimable from September onwards, more learners will have access to a suite of 75,000 courses at their fingertips. We look forward to unveiling even more developments in our forward-looking learning solutions to help Singaporeans remain relevant and competitive in the new normal.”
- Gnowbe’s GnowbeLearnTM
Gnowbe is launching one of Singapore’s first subscription-based micro-learning libraries, GnowbeLearnTM.
Unlike traditional Massive Open Online Courses, GnowbeLearn™ presents
learners with an experiential learning journey that combines multi-modal
elements such as video, audio, polls and quizzes to promote active
application of skills and to facilitate community-based learning with
other learners. Upon completion, learners will earn accredited digital
certificates to boost on-the-job performance and employability.
During the two-year pilot with SSG, Singaporeans will have unlimited
access to over 300 MLCs produced by industry experts and some of
Singapore’s institutes of higher learning, such as NEXLeaders and
Temasek Polytechnic. Courses are mapped to growth industries such as ICT
and Healthcare, with more being added to meet the changing needs of the
economy.
To promote lifelong learning and job discovery, Gnowbe has partnered
with the National Youth Council and local career portals like FastJobs,
INTERNSG and Wantedly Singapore to provide career resources and
industry-specific live webinars.
Gnowbe’s CEO, Ms So-Young Kang shared, “Given the rise of online
learning and upskilling, we saw the need for a product like GnowbeLearn™
to make learning easier and more relevant with Micro-Learning Courses
from both global and local experts. The benefit of the platform is that
one’s retention of the subject is not impacted even when the time
committed is short, as their knowledge will be reinforced through
focused and memorable training activities and assessments. We are happy
that our partnership with SkillsFuture Singapore will enable us to make
GnowbeLearn™ easily accessible to Singaporeans.”
- Kydon’s ZilLearn
ZilLearn, a learning platform by
home-grown learning technology company Kydon — a key partner in
Singapore’s Alliance for Action on Edutech — includes learning content
from the world’s best instructors, established training providers, and
institutes of higher learning. A quick career health check-up analyses
users’ resumes and past work experiences. From this analysis, ZilLearn
identifies skills gaps based on professional goals, whether it be
advancing in a current industry or pivoting to new sectors. Learners
will benefit from knowing the skills they need for their target job
role, made possible by ZilLearn’s big data insights from 17,000 skills
and 3.4 million real-time job postings in Singapore and beyond.
ZilLearn gives smart learning recommendations from a wide range of
curated, bite-sized courses that will enable learners to build
industry-specific technical skills as well as cross-industry soft
skills, such as leadership, negotiation, storytelling, and effective
communication. With ZilLearn’s personalised dashboard, learners will
chart their learning progress as they build job-relevant expertise and
develop themselves beyond work.
Mr David Yeo, founder and CEO of Kydon, shared, “ZilLearn isn’t just
about learning; it’s an intentional tool kit for educators and learners
alike to share knowledge and close skills gaps, unlocking the potential
of our people. As Singapore becomes a skills-based economy, I hope that
ZilLearn can help our people become more adaptable and relevant in an
engaging and effective way.”
Utilisation of SkillsFuture Credit
As of end-June 2021, more than 725,000 eligible Singaporeans have used their SkillsFuture Credit since its introduction in 2015. 94% of the claims were for industry-oriented courses and 88% of SkillsFuture Credit-eligible courses were industry-oriented as of end-June 2021.
1 All Singaporeans aged 25 and above who have received SFC are
eligible to use their SFC to subscribe to the online learning packages
offered by the selected online learning platform partners.
2 Individuals can only tap their opening SFC and one-off SFC top-up.
Annex A: How to check SFC balance
1. Log in on MySkillsFuture with Singpass and go to ‘SkillsFuture Credit’
2. The SkillsFuture Credit balance available will be shown on the left.
