Singapore companies are under increasing pressure to adopt AI across their operations. The government's National AI Strategy 2.0 has set ambitious targets for AI adoption, and organisations that fail to upskill their workforce risk falling behind both local and regional competitors.
The good news is that Singapore has one of the most generous training subsidy ecosystems in the world. Companies can access up to 90% funding for AI training through a combination of SkillsFuture, SSG, and SFEC programmes.
The Singapore government provides substantial support for companies investing in AI training:
For a 2-day AI workshop costing S$2,000 per participant:
AI training programmes in Singapore are typically structured around practical business applications rather than deep technical concepts. The most common topics include:
A full-day workshop covering AI fundamentals, tool practice, and governance basics. Suitable for teams of all sizes and experience levels. Usually includes prompt engineering exercises and department-specific use cases.
Deeper coverage including advanced prompting, use-case prototyping, policy development, and implementation planning. Ideal for teams that are ready to move beyond awareness to active adoption.
A concise 3-4 hour session designed for C-suite executives and board members. Covers the strategic implications of AI, governance responsibilities, and investment considerations.
For organisations pursuing structured AI transformation, a blended programme combines workshops, online modules, coaching, and implementation support. Often includes training an internal AI champions team.
The combination of strong government subsidies and practical training options means there is no financial barrier to AI upskilling in Singapore. The only question is how quickly your company can move.
Singapore companies can receive 70-90% course fee subsidies from SSG (up to 90% for SMEs and mid-career workers), plus up to S$10,000 in SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit, plus Absentee Payroll funding of S$4.50 per hour per trainee. Many companies train their teams at zero effective cost.
The best programme depends on your goals. For most companies starting their AI journey, a 1-day workshop covering AI fundamentals, generative AI tools, and prompt engineering is ideal. Companies with more specific needs should look for providers who customise content to their industry and use cases.
Individual SkillsFuture credits can be used for open-enrolment AI courses. For corporate training, the more relevant funding is SSG course fee subsidies (70-90%), SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (up to S$10,000), and Absentee Payroll funding. These are applied at the company level, not the individual level.
