Both WSQ Advanced Certificate in Social Service and WSQ Diploma in Social Services qualification are nationally recognised and WSQ Diploma in Social Service is part of an articulation pathway into the Bachelor of Social Work offered by SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences)1.
Once approved as an accredited CPD provider, the next step is to submit training courses directly to the Assessments team to start the accreditation process. The training course materials required for review typically include presentation slides, handouts and any additional training course notes.
The WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) (5th version) is a competency-based certification programme. It provides learners with the essential skills to deliver training and assessments across different industries.
The Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) is a national credential system that trains, develops, assesses and certifies skills and competencies for the workforce.
Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) The ATO status is granted by the Singapore Accountancy Commission to organisations that possess the appropriate standards of staff training, accountancy resources and development for Singapore CA Qualifications candidates to fulfill their Practical Experience.
A training provider is the organisation who suppliers the training element of an apprenticeship. Providers will work with employers to ensure apprentices learn skills necessary for apprenticeship framework. There are two types of providers: colleges of further education.
What is a Private Training Provider? Private Training Providers, also known as independent learning providers or independent training providers (ITPs), offer vocational courses and training to young people and adults.
- Step 1: Perform a Training Needs Assessment.
- Step 2: Keep Adult Learning Principles in Mind.
- Step 3: Develop Learning Objectives.
- Step 4: Design Training Materials.
- Step 5: Develop Your Training Materials.
- Step 6: Implement the Training.
- Step 7: Evaluate the Training.
- Step 8: Rinse, Lather, and Repeat Any Step When Necessary.
A training provider usually holds the apprenticeship delivery contract that is managed by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA). - Whether the employer will integrate in-house training materials into the programme.
An approved training curriculum based on industry standards, Educational and pre-vocational services, Hands-on training in a simulated lab experience or through volunteer opportunities, and. Assistance in applying to Apprenticeship programs.
SkillsFuture Credit aims to encourage individual ownership of skills development and lifelong learning. All Singaporeans aged 25 or above will receive SkillsFuture Credit of $500 from January 2016. This will not expire and you may accumulate your credit for a range of eligible courses on MySkillsFuture.
Reminder! SkillsFuture Credit claims for all courses* should be submitted within 60 days before, and up to the course start date. *For Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) offered by overseas training providers, your claim should be submitted within 60 days before and 90 days after the course start date.
Reskilling, Aug 27). Currently, the Government subsidises course fees paid by employers under the Workfare Training Support scheme and courses administered by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). Periodic top-ups of SkillsFuture Credit, preferably every year, should be done.
Any unused SkillsFuture Credit Top-Up and Additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support) will expire in five years, after 31 December 2025. As such, you are advised to plan your learning and skills development journey early.
Cover driving courses under SkillsFuture. But the driver's course is not covered. A check with Workforce Singapore confirmed this. There are many Singaporeans working as drivers and would like to upgrade to Class 3, 4 or 5 licences, so that they can get a higher salary and a better future.
Explore Courses
- Architecture, Building & Real Estate.
- Business & Administration.
- Education.
- Engineering Sciences.
- Engineering, Manufacturing & Related Trades.
- Fine & Applied Arts.
- Generic Programmes And Qualifications.
- Health Sciences.
Claims for the SkillsFuture Qualification Award can be submitted online by logging in with your SingPass at Please have your SingPass password ready when logging in. Please apply for your SkillsFuture Qualification Award after you have received your certificate.
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) aims to promote a culture and holistic system of lifelong learning through the pursuit of skills mastery, and strengthen the ecosystem of quality education and training in Singapore.
Self-paying individuals who are not working in such organisations may tap on SkillsFuture Credit to defray the programme or course fee. For SkillsFuture Singapore (previously known as WDA) funded courses, this funding is eligible for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents. Terms and conditions apply.
When can I submit a claim to use my SkillsFuture Credit? With effect from 19 May 2017, the default payment mode for all courses is for individuals to pay the SkillsFuture Credit directly to Training Providers within 60 days before the course start date (date inclusive).
Individuals will not be able to top up the SkillsFuture Credit. The Government will make further top-ups to individuals' SkillsFuture Credit at regular intervals.
Singaporean workers who attain a
WSQ full qualification can
apply for a
cash award of $200 or $1,000 (disbursed via PayNow). Your eligibility for the award is based on the date of attainment of your
WSQ qualification.
You can link your NRIC to PayNow via:
- SMS (Selected banks)
- Internet banking.
- Mobile banking app.
SkillsFuture is a national movement that provides opportunities for all Singaporeans to develop to their fullest potential at different stages of their lives. Regardless of your starting point, you can realise your goals and aspirations through a holistic system of education and training.
The SkillsFuture Study Award is a monetary award to help Singaporeans equip themselves with the skills needed to benefit from quality jobs created by our economy. It encourages Singaporeans to deepen specialist skills needed by future economic growth sectors or in areas of demand.
MySkillsFuture is a one-stop online portal that enables Singaporeans to chart their own career and lifelong learning pathways, through access to industry information and tools to search for training programmes to broaden and deepen skills.
Simply go to the
Udemy SkillsFuture course page to see which courses are
SkillsFuture Credit eligible or check within the course description.
How to claim SkillsFuture Credit?
- Go to the SkillsFuture Credit portal and select “Submit A Claim”
- Select your course by searching by “Course” or “Training Provider“.
