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How To Get Started in Excel?
Microsoft Excel is everywhere. You have probably heard of it and used it at work, in school, or for personal tasks. It is more than just a spreadsheet tool. It is a powerful skill that can make your job easier, improve efficiency, and open new career opportunities. You might associate Excel with endless rows and […]
12 February 2024 • Reading Time: 6 minutesA Beginner’s Guide To Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past couple of years, you would probably have heard about the term SEO or Search Engine Optimisation. In this article, let us go over some basic SEO principles and learn how SEO works. What Is Search Engine Optimisation Search Engine Optimisation refers to the process […]
13 October 2022 • Reading Time: 6 minutesHow To Claim NTUC UTAP Funding? Updated Guide 2025
Looking for updated and simplified resources about the NTUC UTAP Funding? We are happy that you are here. Learning specialised courses can be an investment, but it doesn’t have to be costly. In Singapore, there are multiple subsidies available to help individuals upskill, including the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) by NTUC. This guide will […]
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Tech Skills To Learn with UTAP Funded Courses
Wondering what UTAP courses all about? Upskilling has become the new norm for many individuals in recent years, especially as technology continues to advance and transform jobs. In a recent report titled ‘Emerging Jobs and Skills Report’ by NTUC LearningHub, it states that most employees are now taking upskilling into their own hands, all in […]
Why Learn Data Storytelling Using Tableau?
In this current digital age, organizations are adapting and leveraging technological tools to gather and store data. However, collecting and storing data by itself has no meaning, as the data just exists as a figure and a statistic. It needs to be analyzed thoroughly through data visualization such as crafting out different dashboards containing a […]
3 Reasons Why A UX Certification Is Necessary For Your Career
If you have been wanting to pursue a career in UX design, you have good reasons to. As technology evolves and increases our reliance on digital products and services, UX design becomes indispensable to businesses. Today it is one of the fastest-growing industries in technology. Hence, the rising demand for UX designers and their highly-valuable […]
A Beginner’s Guide to SQL
SQL originated back in the 1970s and to this day, it is still widely used in different industries, which renders this skill desirable and valuable to employers as there are high demands for it. According to Stack Overflow’s 2021 Developer Survey, SQL was ranked the third and fourth most popular language by professional developers and […]
How To Claim NTUC UTAP Funding? Updated Guide 2025
Looking for updated and simplified resources about the NTUC UTAP Funding? We are happy that you are here. Learning specialised courses can be an investment, but it doesn’t have to be costly. In Singapore, there are multiple subsidies available to help individuals upskill, including the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) by NTUC. This guide will […]
4 Tips For Building A UX Design Portfolio
One of the biggest challenges new UX designers face: building a UX portfolio without on-the-job experience. Fortunately, there are opportunities everywhere to learn and apply your UX skills—you don’t need to wait till you’re hired. Here are a few tips to build a UX portfolio online: 1. Master essential UX tools Here’s a collection of […]
How To Make A Career Switch In Singapore?
Is it too late to make a career switch in Singapore at your 30s or 40s? By the time you’re in your 30s, you would’ve already acquired close to or even more than a decade of work experience. You might have proven yourself to be an incredibly competent employee. Jumping into unknown territory simply isn’t […]
4 Reasons Why You Should Learn Python
Python course in Singapore a good starting point if you are interested in coding and programming. Then Python is probably a term you have encountered before. What is Python programming used for? Python is a general-purpose programming language, which means it can be used in a variety of applications, ranging from data science to web […]
10 Technical Skills Examples for Students
Are looking for technical skills examples for students? Well, this article would be a great piece for you to know different skills to learn. The COVID-19 pandemic ravaged some industries while giving others a much-needed boost. Meanwhile, the rise of Tik Tok as the next social media giant created countless new jobs and opportunities. Things […]