Written Answer · 2025-11-04 · Parliament 15
Expanding SkillsFuture Credit Eligibility for Subscription to AI Productivity Tools
An MP asked whether SkillsFuture Credit eligibility will be extended to cover subscriptions to high-quality AI productivity tools for hands-on learning. The government replied that AI-related courses and tools are already supported, courses already include practical tools, and given the fast pace of AI it will keep watching and supporting relevant skills development. The central debate: whether tool subscriptions themselves should be directly covered by SkillsFuture Credit.
Key Points
- • Calls to extend the credit scope
- • Courses include AI tool access
- • Will continue tracking AI developments
Will not extend the credit to tool subscriptions for now.
Supports broader credit eligibility.
Continued support for AI skills training.
"Today, individuals can use their SkillsFuture Credit to sign up for artificial intelligence (AI)-related courses."
Participants (2)
Original Text (English)
SPRS Hansard · Fetched: 2026-05-02
48 Mr Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat asked the Minister for Education (a) whether the Ministry will expand SkillsFuture Credit eligibility to include subscriptions for curated, high-quality AI productivity tools to facilitate hands-on learning; and (b) if not, why not.
Mr Desmond Lee : Today, individuals can use their SkillsFuture Credit to sign up for artificial intelligence (AI)-related courses. Where relevant to the training, these courses may provide access to suitable AI tools, including premium versions. This approach helps learners to acquire relevant AI skills by applying practical tools to real-world examples or problems in a structured and guided learning environment.
Given that the AI landscape is still rapidly evolving, we will continue to monitor developments and support workers and enterprises in harnessing AI more effectively.