Coursera has released its 2025 learner trends for Singapore, outlining how the country’s workforce is building practical, multi-domain capabilities across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, finance, operations and healthcare. The findings draw on insights from more than 1.3 million registered learners in Singapore, representing over 20 percent of the population.
Singapore’s performance aligns with its recent rise to first place in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2025, which recognises the nation’s strength in generalist and adaptive skills. Coursera observes that learners are increasingly pairing technical expertise with business skills and human-centric capabilities, such as communication and collaboration, to meet the demands of more cross-functional roles.
AI and data continue to dominate learning choices. The platform recorded one GenAI enrolment every five minutes in Singapore, an acceleration from one every fifteen minutes the previous year, contributing to more than 147,000 total GenAI enrolments. While foundational courses such as Generative AI for Everyone and Google AI Essentials remain popular, many learners are progressing into advanced content, including Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure, Sequence Models and Generative AI with Large Language Models. These patterns point to a growing need for professionals who can put AI to work across finance, logistics, digital services and healthcare.
Broader investment in cybersecurity, finance and well-being
Beyond AI, learners in Singapore are deepening their capabilities in cybersecurity, project execution, financial literacy and personal development. Coursera notes that the variety of learning activity reflects a workforce aiming for both breadth and depth as job roles become more integrated.
Singapore’s national commitment to lifelong learning is also evident. Since Coursera’s courses became eligible for SkillsFuture Credits in August 2024, enrolments through the scheme have risen by 40 percent. Learners are completing an average of six courses, with strong interest in data, project management, AI, digital marketing and machine learning.
“Learners in Singapore are building the practical, multi-domain capabilities that modern roles now require, moving beyond simply understanding new technologies to knowing how to apply them effectively in their work. This balanced approach is essential for translating technology into real productivity gains,” said Ashutosh Gupta, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Coursera. He added that the company remains committed to supporting Singapore’s skills-first transition and preparing talent for an AI-powered economy.
Coursera’s latest Learner Outcomes Report highlights the real-world impact of upskilling. Across Asia Pacific, 94 percent of respondents reported positive career outcomes, including securing a new role or progressing in their current one. Nearly half reported a salary increase, and 96 percent cited personal benefits such as increased confidence and a greater sense of accomplishment.
Fastest-growing skills and popular courses
Coursera’s 2025 data highlights several of the fastest-growing skills in Singapore. These include AI workflow automation, cybersecurity and digital resilience, AI-powered creativity, healthcare operations and financial intelligence. The platform notes rising interest in capabilities that support day-to-day operations, organisational resilience and analytical decision-making.
The ten most popular courses among Singapore learners in 2025 span AI and data fundamentals, project management, financial markets, cybersecurity and digital marketing. Interest in GenAI-focused learning is also strong, with top courses from DeepLearning.AI, Google, IBM and AWS.
