Courses and modules
These industry-relevant courses focus on equipping Singaporeans with emerging skills in areas such as Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Design Innovation, Digital Media, Advanced Manufacturing, Unmanned Aerial Systems, and others.
Fundamentals in Backend Development
The course will provide an overview of Node.js, which is an open source server environment that allows the running of JavaScript on the server and cover the utilisation of Node.js in database applications such as MySQL. Participants will learn through hands-on practice and will also focus on real-world applications.
Fundamentals in JavaScript
The course will provide an overview of using JavaScript, a popular programming language of the web, to program the behaviour of web pages at intermediate level. Participants will learn through hands-on practice and will also focus on the applications of JavaScript to real-world applications.
Fundamentals in Python (Basic)
Python is an interpreted high-level programming language for general-purpose programming. Created by Guido van Rossum and first released in 1991, Python has a design philosophy that emphasises code readability, and a syntax that allows programmers to express concepts in fewer lines of code, notably using significant whitespace. It provides constructs that enable clear programming on both small and large scales.
Fundamentals of SEO and Web Analytics
Search Engine Optimisation or SEO is the process to help a website get ranked for targeted keywords, “organically” at a favourable position on search engines. This means websites which have master SEO get “found” easily by their customers.
Google Analytics Mastery – The Data Driven Approach to Digital Marketing
Google Analytics has become the de-facto website tracking tools used by webmasters and marketers. It is very powerful in measuring, reporting and analyzing your data. With a growing digital media spend, it also comes with a stronger demand of digital analytics talent.
Finances
Available funding
Funding type | Main eligibility |
SSG Course Fee Grant 70% of course fees (excluding GST) |
Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents |
Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) Up to 90% of course fees. |
Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above
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Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) Up to 90% of course fees and 80% of basic hourly salary capped at $7.50/hr. |
Local or PR employees of SMEs
Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million |
Union Training Assistance Programme (“UTAP”) 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year |
NTUC members
Excludes miscellaneous fees such as GST and registration fee etc UTAP application must be submitted within 6 months after course completion |
Post Secondary Education Account (“PSEA”) |
Singapore Citizens
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Information is a guide based on subsidy/funding provider. Participants are strongly advised to check the respective websites for the most updated eligibility requirements.