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.
Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
Data Protection Officer (DPO) is an emerging job role. Almost all the data protection laws in the world require organisations to appoint a DPO by law. There is a shortage of data protection officers worldwide, including Singapore. DPO is ideal for mid-career PMET in the digital economy.
Certified Information Privacy Professional / Europe (CIPP/E)
This course is designed to explain in depth the EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). GDPR is considered the “gold standard” in data protection laws. Many organisations, especially MNCs and large organisations, need to comply with GDPR.
Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT)
Many countries have enacted data protection laws. The general public’s awareness of the needs to protect privacy and personal data has increased in recent years amidst the many data breaches and cybersecurity incidents. Privacy has emerged as a new frontier in competitive strategy as the rapid development of technologies poses new threats to one’s privacy.
Introduction to Privacy Engineering
Digital economy runs on data. Technology is getting more powerful, ubiquitous and invasive. The frequency and scale of data breaches and cybersecurity incidents have been on the rise. Worse, there are practices that organisations have violated the privacy of the individuals whose data they have collected and used.
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.