SCS launches AI skills pathway; IMDA introduces legal sector AI fluency programmes, more tech jobs

Singapore Computer Society (SCS) has unveiled an AI skills pathway to equip professionals with the necessary abilities for an AI-driven economy. The new initiative, led by SCS in collaboration with government, technology and professional bodies, includes two complementary pathways: AI bilingual and AI practitioner. The AI Bilingual Pathway is targeted at non-tech practitioners, domain professionals, and business users, focusing on developing baseline understanding, practical application skills, and governance awareness to adopt AI responsibly.

Conversely, the AI Practitioner Pathway prepares aspiring professionals for specialist roles with employer-recognised certifications, practical portfolio development, and technical assessment guidance. The pathway is designed to foster in-demand specialist roles, such as AI platform engineer, AI application engineer, AI solutions architect, AI product manager, and AI ethics and compliance officer.

Additionally, during the Tech³ Forum, Singapore’s Minister for Digital Development and Information, Josephine Teo, announced initiatives by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) aimed at enhancing AI fluency among legal professionals. Under the new AI fluency programmes, lawyers can learn to use AI for legal research, information review, and drafting.

Furthermore, IMDA introduced a second AI fluency programme for in-house legal and allied legal professionals, focusing on AI-enabled workflows and practical learning opportunities. The minister emphasized the importance of maintaining Singapore's competitive edge in AI adoption and ensuring that people can leverage AI effectively to augment their capabilities and contribute to their employers and clients.