Nearly two in five (36%) working professionals in Singapore are actively learning on Coursera, according to the global online learning platform’s latest Global Skills Report.
Tech-related courses continue to dominate demand. Enrolments for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning courses jumped 71% year-over-year (y-o-y), while cybersecurity saw a 26% rise.
Generative AI, in particular, drew heightened interest. Course enrolments for generative AI saw a 105% y-o-y increase, reflecting strong momentum around emerging AI tools. Despite this surge, gender participation gaps remain. Women account for just 32% of generative AI learners, even though they make up 45% of Coursera’s overall learner base in Singapore.
Applied tech skills are also gaining traction, especially in finance and data-heavy industries. Among the top skills learners pursued were advanced analytics, statistical programming, capital markets, and financial systems.
Demand for job-ready credentials is growing. Enrolments in Coursera’s Professional Certificates rose 39% y-o-y in Singapore.
Coursera attributes Singapore’s strong learning performance to national efforts such as the National AI Strategy 2.0 and large-scale programmes like SkillsFuture. In just six months, Singaporeans using SkillsFuture Credits have enrolled in an average of six courses each, completing two so far.
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“From national AI strategies to workforce innovation, there’s a strong commitment to equipping Singaporeans with the right blend of technical, business, and human skills. With Coursera’s industry-aligned courses and Professional Certificates eligible for SkillsFuture Credit usage, we’re proud to support this journey through flexible, high-quality pathways,” says Eklavya Bhave, Coursera’s head of Asia Pacific.
