Coursera, the online learning platform, has found that Singapore learners were particularly enthusiastic about courses that provide high-demand technology and data science skills in 2021. Its annual study of learner trends across Singapore, based on learner choices of over 750,000 registered learners, offers insight into the skills, competencies, and subject-matter most desirable to the local population.
The 10 most popular overall courses in Singapore in 2021 | ||
S | Course Name | Partner Name |
1 | Yonsei University | |
2 | Stanford University | |
3 | Yale University | |
4 | ||
5 | University of Michigan | |
6 | Yale University | |
7 | Yale University | |
8 | Peking University | |
9 | ||
10 | Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects | Deep Teaching Solutions |
Source: Coursera. Introductory Korean, machine learning and wellbeing were the topics that drew the Singapore audience in 2021.
The second-most popular course among Singapore learners in 2021 was Stanford University’s Machine Learning, which Coursera says is perennially popular for those seeking to adapt to a workplace increasingly defined by artificial intelligence (AI)-driven automation.
There was also a rising uptake of courses related to professional certificates, which are designed to prepare learners without a college degree or technology experience for a wide range of high-demand digital jobs. Google’s Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere and Foundations of Project Management were ranked 4th and 9th respectively in Singapore. The two form part of Google’s Data Analytics and Project Management certificates respectively.
According to the study, Singapore Coursera learners also took courses that appealed to their personal interests. They explored the human brain through courses like Learning How to Learn from Deep Teaching Solutions and Introduction to Psychology from Yale while dipping their toes in Hangeul, the Korean alphabet, with Yonsei University’s First Step Korean.
“It's inspiring to see learners make strong progress on their learning goals even as challenges persisted around the world. This year’s learner trends suggest that Singapore learners are recognising the needs of the digital economy while simultaneously striving to gain control of their mental health," said Raghav Gupta, MD - Asia Pacific, Coursera.
“Singapore learners are preparing themselves for success - seeking ways to build future-proof professional skills, especially across business, technology, and data science. This coming year, we look forward to working together to make online learning even more effective and equitable for learners by delivering new world-class content and tools.”
