According to NTUC Learning’s Hubs latest industry insights, more than four in five employers in Singapore said that there is an increasing need for employees across various job roles and departments to have basic coding skills and knowledge. Almost a third also said that a large proportion of job roles (more than 50%) across departments within their organisation require basic and advanced coding skills.
The report is based on a survey of 200 business leaders across various industries in Singapore. The report also offers recommendations on how aspiring coders from varying backgrounds can upskill in coding to further their careers.
Looking ahead, many employers are optimistic about the growth of technology-related job roles in Singapore. More than half of the employers surveyed said that the number of job roles requiring basic coding skills or tech-lite jobs is growing. Similarly, two in five said that the number of jobs requiring advanced coding skills or tech-heavy jobs were also on the rise.
Andrew Chew, Director of Infocomm Technology, NTUC Learning Hub commented, “In today’s highly digitalised world, the ability to code is a critical skill even for non-tech employees as it will enable them to create value for their organisations. As companies increasingly adopt the use of low-code platforms, it is now possible for business users to develop applications, carry out data analysis, create machine learning models and automate tasks. This results in employers looking for individuals with coding skills to utilise this technology. By learning how to code, employees are able to communicate more effectively with technical teams and gain a greater understanding of technology, which increases efficiency for companies when it comes to implementing digitalisation initiatives.”
Paul Arkwright
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