Udacity, the online learning and talent transformation platform, has partnered with Temasek Polytechnic (TP), an institution of higher education in Singapore, to offer joint Nanodegree programs to Singapore citizens and residents. Supported by SkillsFuture Singapore, the knowITgetIT program offers cutting-edge technology coursework aimed to advance Singaporeans’ practical skills across a variety of disciplines, including artificial intelligence and machine learning.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Temasek Polytechnic to offer the best of Udacity to Singaporeans,” said Gabe Dalporto, CEO of Udacity. “Temasek is at the forefront of Singapore’s upskilling efforts, and we couldn’t be more excited to contribute to the national transformation into an AI-equipped workforce.”
“We were drawn to Udacity’s real-world project-based learning method because it aligns with Temasek Polytechnic’s own teaching philosophy,” said John Leong, Director of Temasek SkillsFuture Academy at Temasek Polytechnic Singapore. “We’re excited about giving Singaporeans more access to Udacity’s rigorous and cutting-edge technology curriculum to further their careers.”
A statement informed, “The first Nanodegree programs to be available through the partnership are AI Programming with Python, Introduction to Machine Learning with TensorFlow, and Machine Learning Engineer. Over a three-month period, knowITgetIT participants will receive the high-quality training from subject matter experts that is a hallmark of a Udacity Nanodegree program. In addition, participants will take part in virtual “Connect Sessions” with Udacity instructors to receive mentorship and support throughout the duration of their program.”
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