{
  "id": 7703102,
  "title": "Singapore launches over 200 training courses with free AI subscriptions, new skills centre",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/singapore-launches-over-200-training-courses-with-free-ai",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-16T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/connect-swda-skillsfuture-careers-courses-free-ai-premium-tools-6387511"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore has launched over 200 AI-related training courses, including free six-month subscriptions to premium AI tools, for eligible Singapore citizens. The Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) unveiled Connect by SWDA, a new careers and skills service centre, to consolidate careers, skills, and workforce support under one roof. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasized the need to streamline the skills system, stating that individuals should not need to know which agency runs which scheme to receive support. SWDA aims to provide a simpler and more coherent journey tailored to workers and businesses' needs. The new centre offers on-site career and skills advisors, AI-powered recommendations, and deeper engagement through pre-booked appointments and curated activities. Singaporeans can access these courses using their SkillsFuture credit. SWDA also partnered with the Singapore Institute of Technology to develop an online self-assessment tool called the AI Ready Quiz, which recommends learning resources and curated AI courses.",
  "summary": "Speaking at the launch of the new centre, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said people should not need to know which agency runs which scheme before receiving support.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Singapore",
        "title": "Singapore launches over 200 training courses with free AI subscriptions, new skills centre",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/singapore-launches-over-200-training-courses-with-free-ai-7705533",
        "published": "2026-09-16T04:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}