Institute for Adult Learning Singapore

12/06/2026

What if you could clearly identify where the capability gaps are in your organisation — and have the right tools and expert support to address them? IAL Corporate Membership puts these resources directly in your hands.

Members gain more than just credentials; they get:
✅ Diagnostic tools to measure and bridge learning gaps.
✅ Priority access to flagship events and innovation pilots.
✅ Preferential rates on consultancy and specialised courses.
✅ Co-branding opportunities to showcase your commitment to learning.

Choose the tier that fits your organisation and start building your future-ready workforce today.

Apply for IAL Corporate Membership: https://tinyurl.com/IAL-Corporate-Membership

11/06/2026

How do countries finance workforce development sustainably?

A comparative study of skills development systems in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand reveals that no single model is universally optimal.

For those working in Singapore's Training and Adult Education (TAE) sector, understanding how our pooled levy system differs from employer-led or compliance-based models, helps clarify how different design choices shape outcomes by what it prioritises.

Explore the key insights: https://tinyurl.com/IAL-CSFP-Report

10/06/2026

Starting your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) journey early makes it easier to clock your 40 hours over two years. 🏃‍♂️

From Business Analytics to Workplace Coaching, here’s how to find the whitelisted programmes that count towards your National Adult Educator (NAE) Registry renewal under the Training and Adult Educator Professional Pathway (TAEPP). ⏳

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/IAL-CPD-Programmes

08/06/2026

Why do well-articulated strategies break down during ex*****on?

This Expert Session introduces boundary crossing as a practical lens to understand and navigate these breakdowns.

Join us in this hands-on session for mid to senior-level managers, transformation leads and HR/L&D professionals.

Expert Session: Translating Intent to Impact - Boundary Crossing for Change and Innovation
Date: 26 June 2026, 9am - 12pm
Venue: IAL Experiment Room
Open to public and IAL Corporate Members. (IAL Corporate Members enjoy preferential rate)

Enroll now: https://tinyurl.com/Translating-Intent-To-Impact

Registration closes 24 June. For IAL Corporate Members, refer to instructions for members via the link.

05/06/2026

📝“How did I get this grade?” Sound familiar?

A rubric eliminates guesswork in assessment. It’s a scoring guide that clearly defines what good work looks like at every level.

Swipe to discover how rubrics transform both assessment and learning.

03/06/2026

What does skills-first hiring look like in practice for SMEs?

Continuing the Hello Future series by Workforce Singapore - WSG , IAL collaborated with WSG on this video featuring Mr Edwin Tan, Director of the Centre for Skills-First Practices (CSFP) at IAL. He shares perspectives on how SMEs can approach the shift towards skills-first hiring in an incremental and strategic manner, including looking beyond qualifications to help tap into skills within their existing workforce.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYh7Hc896kw

Ever wondered what skills-first hiring actually means? And how it applies to your business? 🔥 Edwin is here to answer all your burning questions.In this vid...

02/06/2026

How can applied research strengthen workforce development and lifelong learning in Singapore?

The Workforce Development Applied Research Fund (WDARF), a national-level research fund set up by the SkillsFuture SG (SSG) and administrated by IAL, is now open for Expression of Interest from 2 June – 13 July 2026.

WDARF aims to foster high-quality and rigorous applied research in skills, workforce development, and lifelong learning to support SSG’s key thrusts and national-level policies. It encourages interdisciplinary research and strengthens research capabilities by leveraging both local and international expertise.

The call is open to researchers from Singapore’s Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs). Foreign institutions and researchers may also participate through collaboration with a Singapore-based institution.

Learn more and submit your Expression of Interest here: https://tinyurl.com/WDARF-Grant

27/05/2026

True or False: Singapore’s workforce learns equally, and outcomes depend mainly on individual effort.

Conventional wisdom tells us one thing, but the data from our latest Skills and Learning Survey (SLS) 2 tells a more nuanced story. It reveals that more than people’s willingness to learn, what really shapes capability growth is how jobs are designed to let learning happen.

Swipe through to test what you think you know about skills, learning, and work in Singapore.

Read the full research here: https://tinyurl.com/Skills-Pathways-Deep-Learning

26/05/2026

Scaling a heritage brand is often less about increasing production and more about reimagining human potential.

With just 10 people, Rumah Kim Choo crafts handmade Peranakan kebayas and cultural products. When demand surged, they focused on scaling their staff, transforming retail staff into cultural ambassadors, storytellers, and artisans. This shift proves small teams can build big capabilities through workplace learning.

Rumah Kim Choo was among 28 organisations recognised at the Learning Enterprise Alliance (LEA) Awards 2026. Themed "Navigating Tomorrow Together," the ceremony celebrated a network of over 180 members committed to turning human capital into a sustained competitive edge through strategic collaboration.

Read the full article on LEA Awards 2026: https://tinyurl.com/Inside-LEA-Awards

25/05/2026

Is your organisation “skills-first”?

Real talk: A tertiary education doesn’t always tell you if someone can actually do the work they were hired to do. Moving beyond traditional job hierarchies will need a fundamental rethink of how we value our employees’ potential.

The Centre for Skills-First Practices (CSFP) Working Paper 3, “Skills-First: What Does It Mean for my Organisation?” deep-dives into why the world’s most resilient companies are moving past job titles and looking at what people can actually do.

Think of skills as your business’s real currency. Are you spending yours wisely or just following an old script? Swipe through to test your “Skills-First” knowledge and see if your strategy is ready for the future of work.

Catch the full breakdown of the CSFP Working Paper 3 here:
https://tinyurl.com/CSFP-Working-Paper-3