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Interested In Data Analytics? What Our Research Shows about the Skills in Demand

Published by: SkillsFuture Singapore

Data Analytics is one of the fastest-growing areas in Singapore, with demand spreading across industries.

Our analysis of job postings, role requirements, and growth rates shows that these skills are not only highly sought after, but also rapidly expanding and widely transferable.

Read on for the four top skills related to the large topic of Data Analytics.

1. Strongest Demand: Business Insights and Business Data Analysis

Skills that can derive business insights are in high demand across multiple roles and industries.

Courses You Can Consider:

Data Analytics with Power BI
by Republic Polytechnic
The course trains you to use Microsoft Power BI for data preparation, modelling, and visualization to support business decisions.

Business Analytics for Strategic Decisions
by Nanyang Technological University
Learn how to gather, organise/transform and use data from different sources to form valuable insights to aid decision-making and address organisational problems.

AI for Leaders: Leveraging Data Analytics for Business
by National University of Singapore
This course is for leaders who want to leverage big data analytics, machine learning and AI capabilities and gain a competitive edge in your business.

2. Fastest Growing Skill: Data Analysis and Interpretation

More and more employers are looking for the ability to interpret and apply numbers.

Courses You Can Consider:

Data Analytics Begins With Me
by National University of Singapore
Gain hands-on skills in data analytics and prediction using Orange, an intuitive GUI tool built for business users.

Introduction to Data Analysis using Excel and Power BI
by James Cook Institute
This is a foundational level course to introduce data analysis using Excel and Power BI.

3. Core Skill: Data Visualisation

Visualisation is now a basic skill in demand for communicating insights. With the largest number of high-quality courses available, it’s also the easiest entry point for learners.

Courses You Can Consider:

WSQ Data Visualisation with Microsoft Power BI
by Avantus Training
Learn to use Power BI to connect, model, and visualise data across sources

Data Visualisation Begins With Me
by National University of Singapore
Learn to clean, analyse, and visualise data effectively to turn insights into compelling business stories.

Data Analytics & Visualisation with Power BI
by Intellisoft Systems
This course trains you to prepare, model, analyse, and visualise data with Microsoft Power BI to uncover valuable insights.

4. Highly Transferable: Technology Scanning & Information Gathering

These skills cut across functions and industries. While their demand is stabilising, their transferability makes them valuable for career mobility.

Courses You Can Consider:

AI, ChatGPT in Emerging Technology
by Genetic Computer School
This course introduces emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence.

Strategic Evaluation and Selection of Emerging Technologies for AIGPT Integration
by Addison Institute
This course is specific to technology trends in the retail sector.

Act Now

Data Analytics isn’t just for specialists anymore. It’s becoming a must-have skill across many jobs and there are many beginner-friendly courses to help you get started.

With demand rising and applications everywhere, now is the time to build your confidence in data. You can also take the first step more easily than ever with SkillFuture Credit and course fee subsidies.

Important Note

The One-off SkillsFuture Credit Top-up expires on 31 Dec 2025. To utilise it, you must:

use your Credit for courses that commence by 31 Dec 2025, and
submit your claim(s) by 31 Dec 2025.

See SkillsFuture Credit for more information.

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