SINGAPORE: Unlike many others who have yet to tap their SkillsFuture credits, data analyst Randi Ang, 34, has used all of his credit on a course that allowed him to pivot to the technology sector from healthcare administration.
The accounting graduate first used his credits for a polytechnic diploma conversion course in web development and programming in 2017, before taking a career break to study for a master’s degree in enterprise business analytics.
That allowed him to make the job switch in 2020. Earlier this year, he spent his one-off SkillsFuture credit top-up on a post-diploma certificate in enterprise big data management to deepen the skills he uses at work.
Despite being a SkillsFuture regular who has benefitted from lifelong learning, Mr Ang said the scheme is not without its challenges.
For Mr Ang, the biggest hurdle has been finding the time for learning, which required tough sacrifices on his part.
“Some courses were three days a week after work – and barely swallowing down one’s dinner – with homework and tests, for a one-year period. I was quite burnt out,” he said.
Mr Ang is among a minority of Singaporeans who have tapped on a S$500 (US$385) SkillsFuture credit top-up that expires at the end of this year.
