{"id":21,"date":"2016-06-03T10:17:00","date_gmt":"2016-06-03T02:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.loop.sg\/?p=21"},"modified":"2016-07-22T11:13:16","modified_gmt":"2016-07-22T03:13:16","slug":"smart-nation-skillsfuture-loopsg-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.loop.sg\/index.php\/2016\/06\/03\/smart-nation-skillsfuture-loopsg-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Nation, SkillsFuture and LOOP.sg"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_23\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23\" data-attachment-id=\"23\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/news.loop.sg\/index.php\/2016\/06\/03\/smart-nation-skillsfuture-loopsg-singapore\/banner_snv\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.loop.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/banner_snv.jpg?fit=800%2C250&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,250\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"banner_snv\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.loop.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/banner_snv.jpg?fit=300%2C94&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.loop.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/banner_snv.jpg?fit=635%2C198&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"Smart Nation SkillsFuture Singapore wp-image-23 size-full\" title=\"Smart Nation SkillsFuture Singapore\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.loop.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/banner_snv.jpg?resize=635%2C198&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Smart Nation SkillsFuture Singapore\" width=\"635\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.loop.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/banner_snv.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.loop.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/banner_snv.jpg?resize=300%2C94&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.loop.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/banner_snv.jpg?resize=768%2C240&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Smart Nation<\/p><\/div>\n<p><u><\/u><u><\/u>\u201cThis is a whole-of-nation journey Singapore is embarking on. To succeed, we need people, businesses and Government to work together because ultimately, citizens are at the heart of our Smart Nation vision, and not technology.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Singapore\u2019s Smart Nation plan is not just about improving the info-comm industries in Singapore, it ties in closely with the SkillsFuture effort to ensure that Singapore as a nation is prepared for the next evolution in technology, whether it is as part of their careers or as part of their daily lives. By promoting a culture of learning through SkillsFuture, this aims to prep Singaporeans and those in Singapore for the changes that will come with new technologies.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Smart Nation<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Smart Nation is about putting in place the infrastructure, policies, ecosystem and capabilities to enable innovations impacting how citizens travel, where they live, daily transactions, and how it can support the lifelong needs of citizens. It also encourages a culture of experimentation and building, and working with citizens and companies to co-create solutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>SkillsFuture<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SkillsFuture is a national movement to enable all Singaporeans to develop to their fullest potential throughout life. Whichever stage of life you are in, whether you are in your schooling years, early career, mid-career or silver years, SkillsFuture will enable you to take advantage of a wide range of opportunities \u2013 to help you realise your aspirations and attain mastery of skills.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22\" style=\"width: 385px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22\" data-attachment-id=\"22\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/news.loop.sg\/index.php\/2016\/06\/03\/smart-nation-skillsfuture-loopsg-singapore\/190815_icm_poster\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.loop.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/190815_icm_poster.jpg?fit=375%2C255&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"375,255\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"190815_icm_poster\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.loop.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/190815_icm_poster.jpg?fit=300%2C204&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.loop.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/190815_icm_poster.jpg?fit=375%2C255&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-22 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.loop.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/190815_icm_poster.jpg?resize=375%2C255&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"SkillsFuture in Singapore\" width=\"375\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.loop.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/190815_icm_poster.jpg?w=375&amp;ssl=1 375w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.loop.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/190815_icm_poster.jpg?resize=300%2C204&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SkillsFuture<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><u>LOOP.sg<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The core concept of LOOP is a simple, yet effective and vital one, especially in Singapore\u2019s push to become a Smart Nation: Connect the world\u2019s learners with the world\u2019s teachers under a single roof. To that end, LOOP was developed as a one-stop marketplace and learning hub for every kind of e-learning imaginable.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>How it all comes together<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Think of all of these parts existing as a group. Smart Nation aims to be the overarching plan that covers all the concerns and needs of those in Singapore when it comes to incorporating new info-comm technology into their lives. SkillsFuture aims to allow Singaporeans to develop the skills to manage, create and manipulate these new technologies. As an e-learning online platform, LOOP.sg has a host of courses needed to educate and train Singaporeans through a new technology-based platform.<\/p>\n<p>So be the first to be ready to tap on the Smart Nation and SkillsFuture initiatives through LOOP.sg! Get yourself future-ready and new technology adaptable with our available courses. Be at the forefront of a changing era in Singapore\u2019s infrastructure!<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Featured Courses on LOOP.sg<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are some of our recommended courses that will get you started off on the Smart Nation initiative:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loop.sg\/s\/68C479BC\">iOS 9 App Development For Beginners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loop.sg\/s\/84C3C685\">Data Analysis with Python and Pandas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loop.sg\/s\/87B32E0A\">How To Build a Registration and Login System<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loop.sg\/s\/73FD679A\">Fundamentals of PHP Programming<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loop.sg\/s\/4F1B66A4\">Learn Google&#8217;s Newest Programming Languages<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For more courses, be sure to check our SkillsFuture Development courses at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loop.sg\/courses\/skillsfuture\/development\">https:\/\/www.loop.sg\/courses\/skillsfuture\/development<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"sharedaddy sd-sharing-enabled\"><div class=\"robots-nocontent sd-block sd-social sd-social-icon sd-sharing\"><h3 class=\"sd-title\">Share this:<\/h3><div class=\"sd-content\"><ul><li class=\"share-twitter\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"sharing-twitter-21\" class=\"share-twitter sd-button share-icon no-text\" href=\"https:\/\/news.loop.sg\/index.php\/2016\/06\/03\/smart-nation-skillsfuture-loopsg-singapore\/?share=twitter\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on Twitter\" ><span><\/span><span class=\"sharing-screen-reader-text\">Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-facebook\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"sharing-facebook-21\" class=\"share-facebook sd-button share-icon no-text\" href=\"https:\/\/news.loop.sg\/index.php\/2016\/06\/03\/smart-nation-skillsfuture-loopsg-singapore\/?share=facebook\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on Facebook\" ><span><\/span><span class=\"sharing-screen-reader-text\">Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-linkedin\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"sharing-linkedin-21\" class=\"share-linkedin sd-button share-icon no-text\" href=\"https:\/\/news.loop.sg\/index.php\/2016\/06\/03\/smart-nation-skillsfuture-loopsg-singapore\/?share=linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on LinkedIn\" ><span><\/span><span class=\"sharing-screen-reader-text\">Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-reddit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"\" class=\"share-reddit sd-button share-icon no-text\" href=\"https:\/\/news.loop.sg\/index.php\/2016\/06\/03\/smart-nation-skillsfuture-loopsg-singapore\/?share=reddit\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on Reddit\" ><span><\/span><span class=\"sharing-screen-reader-text\">Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-email\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"\" class=\"share-email sd-button share-icon no-text\" href=\"mailto:?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20Smart%20Nation%2C%20SkillsFuture%20and%20LOOP.sg&body=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.loop.sg%2Findex.php%2F2016%2F06%2F03%2Fsmart-nation-skillsfuture-loopsg-singapore%2F&share=email\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to email a link to a friend\" data-email-share-error-title=\"Do you have email set up?\" data-email-share-error-text=\"If you&#039;re having problems sharing via email, you might not have email set up for your browser. 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