On 17 September 2024, ServiceNow announced a National Academic Partnership with Republic Polytechnic to bring AI and cloud-computing skills to hundreds of early-career and lifelong learners. The collaboration will launch its first joint course in October as part of the Diploma in Enterprise Cloud Computing, giving learners a direct pathway into emerging enterprise technology roles.
The initiative aims to expand access to practical, industry-aligned training that supports Singapore’s Smart Nation agenda. ServiceNow’s research — conducted with Pearson and released alongside the partnership — underscores the urgency: 15% of new jobs created in Singapore will require AI and emerging-technology skills, and some 361,000 new jobs are expected by 2028, with more than 55,000 of those roles being technology-specific.
The study also suggests AI could meaningfully boost worker productivity — Singapore tech workers could reclaim up to 14 hours a week by using AI tools — and the greatest job growth is expected across ICT, Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing and Professional Services. Against that backdrop, the ServiceNow–Republic Polytechnic partnership positions learners to gain practical, in-demand competencies and helps industry prepare for the fast-evolving demands of the digital economy.
For Singaporeans seeking to move into AI and cloud roles, the collaboration promises more accessible training opportunities tied to recognised diploma-level education — a timely step as employers increasingly look for workers fluent in AI-enabled tools and enterprise cloud platforms.
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