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.
The Future of Zero-Carbon: from Buildings to Products and Logistics
The programme introduces the high-level concepts and strategies that drive zero-carbon buildings, looking at both embodied and operational carbon. Global case studies will be analysed, and discussions will be held to contextualise them to Singapore standards.
Understanding Product Security Certification
Under the Smart Nation initiative in 2014, it is anticipated that there shall be growing inter-connectvitiy betweeen smart devices and sensors. Increased interconnectivity leads to increased dependencies between smart devices and sensors. Hence, it is crucial that each node in the network of devices implements safeguards to thwart potential cybersecurity attacks. In 2019, Singapore attanined the status of Common Criteria Certificate Authorising Nation. Common Criteria is the de facto standard for cybersecurity product certification around the world. Today, 31 nations, including Singapore are of the Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement (CCRA) for mutual recognition of certification
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.