We've heard your feedback that it could feel overwhelming when searching for a course on MySkillsFuture portal. We've been continuously improving the search experience and we know there is so much more we need to do to serve you better. In addressing your immediate needs, we have compiled some quick tips and hope you will find them useful to find your suitable course. 
 

How do I search for a course?

Head over to the course landing page for the full directory of courses on MySkillsFuture. All courses featured on MySkillsFuture are claimable with your SkillsFuture Credit. You can check your balance by logging into the MySkillsFuture page using your Singpass. 

There are a few ways you can browse and search for courses:
 

1.    Search using the search bar
 

If you already know the course name or learning interest, all you have to do is to key in the query in the search bar. For better results, you can also place double quotation marks before and after your search query (i.e. "Photoshop").

2.    Search by keywords

If you’re browsing for specific programmes such as SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme or courses eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career), check out the keyword tags that are sorted into categories to narrow down your search. They appear on the MySkillsFuture portal as blue pills with white text below the search bar.

This includes things like SkillsFuture Career Transition Programmes, Interpersonal Skills courses or Critical Core Skills.
 

3.    Browse by categories

If you already have a burning passion to deepen your skills in a domain or sector that you’re already in, check out courses that are conveniently curated into the different areas of training. From Human Resource Management to ICT, you might just find an area that’s most relevant for you. 

4.    Search by Filters

There are also useful built-in search filters on the left side of the page that lets you finetune your search based on the filters selected. From training duration to area of training to training partner, browse through the programmes easily and search for one that best suits your needs. 

How do I register for a course?

Shortlisted a few courses but still undecided on which one to choose? Here’s how you can get more information and narrow your selection:

1.    Course information 

Click on the course tile and you’ll be able to check out additional information such as what you’ll be learning and course syllabus. You can also browse through the ratings and reviews from previous participants to get a quick sense of their experience of the course.
 

If you still need more information on the course, you can submit your enquiry by clicking on the ‘I’m Interested!’ button to contact the training provider.

What are the training subsidies and funding I can tap on?

Besides SkillsFuture Credit, a wide range of training subsidies and funding are available for you to upskill and expand your knowledge. Here are a few of them:

Career Conversion Programmes (CCP): A career conversion programme targeted at mid-career individuals, to undergo skills conversion and move into new occupations or sectors that have good prospects and opportunities for progression.

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES): The SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy encourages mid-career Singaporeans (aged 40 years and above) to upskill and reskill. 

Eligible individuals will receive higher subsidies of up to 90% of course fees for SkillsFuture-supported courses and at least 90% of programme cost for MOE-subsidised full-time and part-time courses ranging from Nitec to postgraduate level.

Workfare Skills Support Scheme (WSS): Low wage workers who undertake training on their own can receive a training allowance and an additional cash reward for completing eligible courses.

SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes: The SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes provide individuals with opportunities to build on what they have acquired in school through a work-study arrangement. 

The work-study programmes cater to ITE, Junior College or polytechnic gradates to progress to  a work-study certificate, work-study diploma, work-study post diploma and work-study degree.

To know more about course fee funding and eligibility for individuals, click here.

To arrange for a Skills Ambassador to speak to you about your training options and resources as well as to identify your skills needs, you can fill in a form here, or click here to seek personalised career advisory and coaching services from our career guidance team.