New Skills Pathway for Cloud Launched to Build Tech Talent Pipeline

With growing digitalisation, cloud is becoming an increasingly critical component of our digital economy and the demand for cloud talent has been growing. It is critical for Singapore to grow our cloud talent pool and equip local tech talent with cloud skills so that they can effectively build, scale and maintain cloud infrastructure and solutions. In response to this growing need, the Singapore Computer Society (SCS), with support from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), has launched a Skills Pathway for Cloud to build a strong pipeline of qualified and job-ready talents for Singapore’s rapidly evolving technology landscape.

The Skills Pathway for Cloud aims to groom professionals in cloud capabilities by providing a structured route for individuals to attain industry-recognised certifications that will enhance their career prospects. The initiative provides opportunities for individuals to be considered for internships and job interviews with participating employers, which can lead to job placements. Open to new entrants and mid-career individuals looking to transition into the sector, the initiative includes industry-relevant training and provides opportunities for individuals to be considered for internships and job opportunities with participating employers. The list of industry-recognised cloud certifications can be found in Annex A.

This is the second Skills Pathway developed by SCS in its role as a Skills Development Partner appointed by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). In July 2024, SCS launched the Skills Pathway for Cybersecurity. Since then, over 180 individuals have secured internships or employment through the Skills Pathway. This strong uptake and success of the Skills Pathway for Cybersecurity have reinforced confidence that companies can come together to agree on skills and courses needed for particular roles, and in doing so, guide individuals to take up the relevant training and career pathway. The pathways also address a sharply rising demand for IT-related training, with SSG-supported learners in cybersecurity, AI, and digital marketing rising from 34,000 in 2023 to 96,000 in 2024¹. The strong uptake and success of the first Skills Pathway are a testament to the demand for job-relevant training and the support for the SCS Skills Pathway initiative.

The Skills Pathway for Cloud is employer-centric and industry-led with the involvement of 14 key employers including DBS, Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies, HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency), and ST Engineering.

Building a Cloud-Ready Workforce Singapore Needs

With the growth of Singapore’s digital economy, the demand for tech talent continues to rise. According to the IMDA annual survey on Infocomm Media Manpower, the number of tech jobs has grown from 172,000 in 2019 to 214,000 in 2024². Roles in domains such as cloud, network and infrastructure has one of the largest shares of tech roles across the economy over the past few years, reflecting the technology’s growing demand. Against the backdrop of this high demand for cloud computing roles and the success of the first Skills Pathway for Cybersecurity last year, SCS’s launch of a Skills Pathway for Cloud is expected to build a strong pipeline of qualified and job-ready talents for Singapore’s rapidly evolving technology landscape.

The four key entry-level roles available are:

• Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

• DevSecOps Platform Engineer

• Cloud Software Engineer

• Cloud Solution Architect (Associate)

Launch of The Skills Pathway for Cloud

Minister for Digital Development and Information, Mrs Josephine Teo, officially announced the Skills Pathway for Cloud at the Tech³ Forum 2025 held at The Ritz Carlton, Millenia Singapore. Mr Edward Chen, Chairman of SCS Skills Pathway, witnessed the launch alongside Ms Lim Bee Kwan, President of SCS, Mr Lew Chuen Hong, Chief Executive of IMDA and other representatives from the participating employers.

Mr Chen shared, “From the inception of our first skills pathway for Cybersecurity to our current extension – this second Skills Pathway for Cloud – we have been able to directly engage employers, industry leaders, government agencies and training providers. As the nation’s leading professional society for ICT, we are proud to be that bridge between these different stakeholders, and to shape talent development strategies that are aligned with real workforce needs. Most importantly, we are able to help more Singaporeans to secure quality jobs and address the sector’s skills gap.”

Mr Tan Kok Yam, Chief Executive of SSG: “As a Skills Development Partner, SCS continues to play an important role in shaping workforce capabilities, by identifying critical roles and emerging skills in the digital space. The active participation of our partners ensures that the skills pathway is grounded in real-world needs and supported by employers – offering individuals relevant training and meaningful opportunities for employment. We look forward to deepening our partnerships to co-create more skills pathways to support the workforce.” 

Mr Kiren Kumar, Deputy Chief Executive, IMDA said “Cloud is the unseen force powering the AI revolution and Singapore must be ready to harness it. Through TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA), IMDA is building the next wave of cloud capabilities, from guiding entry-level professionals towards industry-recognised certifications, to creating quality job and training opportunities that put those skills to work. By strengthening both the talent pipeline and the opportunities available, we are positioning Singapore to lead in the AI economy.”

For more information about the Skills Pathway for Cloud, please visit https://skillspathway.scs.org.sg/cloud.

¹ https://www.ssg.gov.sg/newsroom/skillsfuture-year-in-review-2024

² https://www.imda.gov.sg/about-imda/research-and-statistics/tech-and-media-talent

Refer to Annex A for the list of industry-recognised cloud certifications.