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Singapore to offer beginner AI courses at community clubs from November
The People’s Association plans to offer short, affordable AI courses at community clubs from November 2026.
The courses are for people who are new to AI, including seniors and homemakers.
They will cover practical uses such as improving photos and planning travel, as well as safe use of AI.
The association aims to reach 10,000 residents.
Singapore’s People’s Association will start offering beginner-friendly artificial intelligence courses at community clubs from November 2026.
The courses are aimed at residents unfamiliar with AI, including seniors and homemakers.
The association has curated 25 courses covering topics such as everyday digital skills, photography and travel.
Courses will cost S$10 each, with a 30 per cent discount reducing the fee to S$7 from November 2026 to October 2027.
The programme aims to reach 10,000 residents and help them use AI safely and confidently in daily life.
- Who
- The People’s Association is offering the courses to residents unfamiliar with AI, including seniors and homemakers.
- What
- Beginner-friendly, affordable AI courses will teach residents to use AI in everyday life.
- When
- The courses will roll out progressively from November 2026.
- Where
- Community clubs across Singapore.
- Why
- The programme aims to make AI learning more accessible and help residents understand and use AI safely and confidently.
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AI courses are due to begin rolling out progressively at community clubs.
A 30 per cent discount will reduce the course fee from S$10 to S$7 per session.
- Courses curated
- 25
- Standard fee
- S$10 per course
- Discounted fee
- S$7 per session
- Discount period
- November 2026 to October 2027
- Programme target
- 10,000 residents
What people are saying
Through the programme, PA aims to reach 10,000 residents and make AI learning more accessible to the community
Our aim is to use AI to take away manual and administrative work, to allow our staff and volunteers to focus on what really matters – nurturing the human connection, empathy and care for our resident
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