SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP)

The Skillsfuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) aims to support the career transition needs of Singaporeans and provide them with the opportunity to upskill, access new or enhanced job opportunities with potential employers. If you are a mid-career individual looking at a career switch, to boost employability and/or to gain industry-relevant experience, the SCTP is for you.

Our SCTP courses, ranging from 3 to 6 months in duration, are specially designed to help learners develop deep skills. These courses utilise industry-focused curricula that reflect current workplace demands and practices. Apart from technical training, you will also receive career advisory and employment facilitation services to assist you in pivoting to new growth roles and accessing new or enhanced job opportunities.

The SCTP is open to all Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents who are looking for training opportunities to transit to a new sector or job role. Both unemployed and employed individuals can participate in SCTP courses, as long as they can fulfil training commitments, including minimum attendance requirements and passing of assessments.

Upon successful completion of a SCTP course, learners will be awarded with an Advanced Professional Certificate.

At PaCE@NTU, we have a dedicated team of Career Consultants partnering you on your career journey through various initiatives to develop your job-searching skills and get you well equipped as you embark or transit in your new career.

Career Coaching Sessions
Making strategic career transition moves effectively to new or growth roles with confidence through our Career Coaching session. This involve uncovering your Values, Interest Personality & Skills, identify resources to develop and execute a career transition plan with confidence. We will conduct the sessions either in group or one-on-one basis.

Seminars and Close-Up Sessions
You will get relevant insights from industry practitioners on what it takes to thrive and progress in the new or growth roles. This will be done through seminars and close-up sessions with leading industry practitioners.

Employability Workshops
We aim to achieve increased interest from recruiters and hiring managers for your job search by trying our utmost effort to maximise your competitiveness and marketability. Through employability workshops, you will also be equipped with the necessary know-how to negotiate job search process, and overcome the challenges faced in the age of social media hiring and to position yourself effectively in the short attention span of recruiters and hiring manager.

Ongoing Support and Guidance
We will provide you with ongoing support and guidance even after you have graduated from the SkillsFuture Career Transition programme to help you transit successfully in your new career.

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Hear from our Learners 


Rayston Tan, Account Executive
Asia at Constructor

Completing SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme in Digital Marketing

The career coaching and guidance provided by our coach were truly exceptional, and the best part is that they remain accessible even after completing the programme. I highly recommend all SCTP learners to take full advantage of this invaluable resource.

Jocelyn Teo, System Analyst
Public Healthcare Sector
Completed SCTP in UX Design and Digital Product Management

I liked that the programme not only covered the technical aspects and skills needed to transition into a new career but also provided career coaching to help us better position ourselves through our resumes and interview preparation. I truly admire the career coach for his passion in wanting to help others discover their career paths and for always encouraging thoughtful planning instead of simply jumping into the next available role.
The inclusion of career coaching sessions prepared us for the job search early on, equipping us with the skills and mindset required to navigate the competitive job market. The comprehensive curriculum, coupled with career support, ensured I not only learnt the technical skills but also how to effectively market myself as a valuable asset in the industry.

Odelia Tan, Business Intelligence Application Developer
Elixir Technology
Completed SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme in Software Engineering

Singaporeans/Singapore PRsSingaporeansSingaporeans
Cat-A SSG Funded Courses1Mid-Career ​Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)2Additional Funding support (AFS)3
Up to 70% of course fee fundingUp to 90% of course fee fundingUp to 95% of course fee funding


1Cat-A SSG Funded Courses - Eligible Singapore Citizens and PRs must attain at least 75% training attendance and passed all associated assessments in order to be eligible to enjoy up to 70% of the course fee. Learners will have to bear the full courses fee upon failure to meet either one of the requirements. 
2Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) - Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above must attain at least 75% training attendance and passed all associated assessments in order to be eligible to enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee. 
3Additional Funding Support (AFS)- Individuals must be Singapore Citizens and meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
a) Long-term unemployed individuals (unemployed for six months or more);or
b) Individuals in need of financial assistance – ComCare Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) recipients or Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipients; or
c) Persons with Disabilities. 

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

SkillsFuture Credit of $500
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above will received an opening credit of S$500 from January 2016.

One-off SkillsFuture Credit Top-Up
All Singaporeans who are 25 years or above as at 31 Dec 2020 is eligible for one-time S$500 credit top-up claimable for SkillsFuture Credit-eligible courses. This top-up will expires on 31 Dec 2025.

SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme for Mid-Career Individuals (NEW)
From May 2024, a SkillsFuture Credit top-up of $4,000, to further offset out-of-pocket course fees for selected courses and SkillsFuture Career Transition Programmes (SCTP)  that are oriented towards meeting industry and employment needs. Click here for the latest updates.

For more information on SCTP and 
FAQs, please click here.

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)

PSEA can be utilised for approved government-subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.

Programmes

This Advanced Professional Certificate prepares learners for careers in Data Science, Data Engineering, Machine Learning, and AI. Emphasising practical applications and hands-on experience, the programme equips learners to excel as data specialists in these rapidly evolving sectors.

Course Date

06 Jan - 01 Jun 2025
(Register by 16 December 24)

Learn more here

ScheduleDownload here
Course DurationBlended Learning 
5-month part-time
15 hours/week over 20 weeks
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have some related background that is relevant to the course: 
  • Employed full-time and seeking upskilling within the tech industry. (e.g. Data Scientist, Data Analyst)
  • Those with engineering degree/diploma; or
  • Those with professional engineering experience.
List of ModulesModule 1: Foundations of Data Science: Python and SQL 
Module 2: Scalable Data Solutions: Big Data Engineering Essentials
Module 3: Building Intelligent Systems: Machine Learning and Generative AI
Module 4: Certified AI Practitioner
Module 5: Transforming Business with GPT: Hands-On Generative AI Applications
Module 6: Full Stack Programming and Deployment of AI Solutions
Job Role
(not limited to)
● Data Analyst
● Data Scientist
● Data Engineer
● AI/ML Engineer
● Business Analyst
● Programmer
● Full Stack Developers
● Cloud Data Engineer
● AI Product Manager
VenueNTU Virtual Learning Environment & NTU Campus@One-North

The Advanced Professional Certificate in Cloud Infrastructure Engineering seeks to equip you with basic infrastructure knowledge, cloud computing technologies, suites cloud products and the modern deployment strategy with containerization orchestrated through Kubernetes. Learners will gain essential hands-on experience and learn the basic concepts to be an effective Infrastructure and Cloud Engineer.

Course Date

02 Dec 2024 - 08 Jun 2025
(Register by 11 Nov'24)

Click here to register for the SCTP Insight Series on 22 Oct'24

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ScheduleDownload here
Course DurationBlended Learning 
6 months part-time programme
15 hours/week over 26 weeks
Entry Requirements
Trainees should have some related background that is relevant to the programme:
  • Individuals with an IT background looking to diversify/expand their skills and/or intending to switch to cloud engineering role;
  • Employed full-time and seeking upskilling within the tech industry. (e.g. System Admin to be Cloud Engineer);
  • Those with engineering degree/diploma; or
  • Those with professional engineering experience.
List of Modules1) IT Infrastructure Essentials  
Learners will be acquiring basic understanding and principles in IT Infrastructures such as hardware, operating systems, networking, and application processes. 
2) Cloud Technologies Essentials and Architectural Design 
Learners will be able to design and provision cloud products, rectify issues and troubleshoot them, and monitor the overall systems’ health. 
3) Learners will acquire knowledge and skills to implement DevSecOps to support agile software iterations in an automated deployment environment. 
Job Role
(not limited to)
  • Cloud Administrator
  • Cloud Engineer
  • Cloud Consultant
  • Cloud Architect
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Site reliability Engineer
  • Cloud Infrastructure Engineer 
VenueNTU Virtual Learning Environment & NTU Campus@One-North
The Advanced Professional Certificate in Data Analytics is designed by industry professionals and practitioners to upgrade existing capabilities with the practical aspects of data mining and preparation, data analysis and visualisation.

Through guided hands-on work and instruction, trainees will gain the knowledge on how to apply the core aspects of dealing with data that they will find themselves in any job and role, and in any industry.

Course Date

20 Jan 2025 - 03 May 2025 (Cohort 10)
Register by 4 Nov 2024
(Seats are filling fast, applications for this intake will close early)

10 Feb 2025 to 17 May 2025 (Cohort 11)
Register by 20 Jan 2025

Click here to register for the SCTP Insight Series on 5 Nov

Learn more 
Schedule Cohort 10: Download here
Cohort 11: Download here
Course DurationBlended Learning
3 months part-time programme
15 hours/week over 12 weeks 
Minimum Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements are:
• Diploma or Tertiary level qualification
• Have taken Mathematics as a subject at secondary level
• 3-years working experience
List of Modules1. Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) and Data Management 
2. Business Analytics and Forecasting Techniques 
3. Communicating Data Insights through Dashboards and Data Storytelling
4. Capstone Project (running concurrently with other modules)
Job Role (not limited to)
• Data Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Finance Analyst
• Sales and Marketing
• Operations Management
VenueNTU Virtual Learning Environment & NTU Campus@One-North
The Advanced Professional Certificate in Digital Marketing is specially curated to provide learners with a strong understanding of the changing fundamentals of marketing necessary to be successful in the thriving digital space. Learners will be equipped with the practical knowledge and skill sets to strategize, plan and execute effective digital marketing campaigns utilising a suite of market-ready and market-proven digital marketing tools.

Course Date

29 Oct 24 - 8 May 25
(Register by 8 Oct)

For those who missed it, look out for the next SCTP Insight Series on 8 Nov.

Learn more

ScheduleDownload here
Course DurationBlended Learning
6 months part-time programme
15 hours/week over 26 weeks 
Minimum Entry Requirement
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents interested to switch career into the field of Digital Marketing, meeting the following criteria:
I. GCE ‘O’ level with minimum 2 years relevant working experience; OR 
II. GCE ‘A’ Level; OR
III. Polytechnic diploma; OR
IV. NITEC in any specialization with 3 years working experience 
V. English Language Proficiency: IELTS 5
VI. Computer Literacy (Intermediate Level)
VII. Familiar with MS Word and PowerPoint
VIII. Must possess a laptop or desktop
List of Module1. Digital Marketing - Tapping into the Power of Social Media Marketing 
2. Digital Marketing - Content Creation for Marketing 
3. Digital Marketing - A Practical Approach to Search Engine Marketing 
4. Digital Marketing - Gaining Customer Insights with Digital Marketing Analytics 
5. Digital Marketing - A Practical Approach to Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
6. Digital Marketing - e-Commerce Strategies for Selling Online in the Digital Age 
Job Role (not limited to)
• Digital Marketing Specialist
• Social Media Marketing Strategist
• Digital Content Creator
• Brand and Growth Digital Marketer
• SEM and SEO Specialist
• eCommerce Specialist
VenueNTU Virtual Learning Environment & NTU Campus@One-North

The Advanced Professional Certificate in Software Engineering seeks to equip you with the most popular front-end web frameworks (React) and the time-tested programming languages (Java and Spring Boot). On top of software development, you will also be equipped with DevOps skills where you will leverage on automation tools to achieve Continuous Integration and Deployment.

Course Date18 Nov 24 to 25 May 25
(Register by 28 Oct )

Click here to register for the SCTP Insight Series on 1 Oct.

Learn more
Schedule Download here
Course DurationBlended Learning
6 months part-time programme
15 hours/week over 26 weeks
Entry Requirement
Trainees should have some related background that is relevant to the programme:
• Individuals with an IT background looking to diversify/expand their skills and/or intending to switch to a software engineering role;
• Employed full-time and seeking upskilling within the tech industry. (e.g. System Admin to be Software Developer);
• Those with engineering degree/diploma; or
• Those with professional engineering experience.
List of Module1) Introduction to Software Development 
Learners will be introduced to the concepts of software development and learn practical simple coding with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
2) Web Fundamentals with React JS
Learners will acquire working knowledge and skills to build simple web pages with HTML (HyperText Markup Language) as well as utilize a more sophisticated framework such as React JS.
3) Backend Fundamentals with Java Spring Boot & Database
Learners will learn to develop backend applications that manage database resources through APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and PostgreSQL.
4) Introduction to DevOps
Learners will acquire working knowledge of a DevOps engineer, enabling learners to pursue DevOps Engineer positions.
5) Mobile Development with React Native
Learners will learn to interpret wireframe/UI produced by UX Designer and develop them with React Native.
Job Role (not limited to)
  • Software Developer
  • Backend Developer
  • Java Developer
  • DevOps Engineer
  • React Native Developer
  • Mobile Developer
  • Frontend Developer
  • React Developer
VenueNTU Virtual Learning Environment & NTU Campus@One-North (Buona Vista)

The Advanced Professional Certificate in UX Design and Digital Product Management will enable learners to gain the necessary well-rounded knowledge and an essential grasp in Human-Centred Design and User Experience for employment opportunities with tech, product companies and/or consulting agencies.

Course Date

17 Dec 2024 to 20 Apr 2025
(Register by 26 Nov)

Click here to register for the SCTP Insight Series on 6 Nov.

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ScheduleDownload schedule here
Course DurationBlended Learning
4 months part-time programme
15 hours/week over 16 weeks 
Entry Requirements
Learners should have some related background that is relevant to the programme:
  • Individuals with professional experience in digital, graphic design , research, marketing or product management, creative, design, digital, product or research background looking to diversify/expand their skills and/or intending to switch to a UX/Research/Product Design or Product Management role;
  • Employed full-time and seeking upskilling within the tech industry. (e.g. Graphic/Digital/Visual/UI Designer, Product Manager, Frontend Developer);
  • Those with a degree/diploma/certificate in Human Computer Interaction, UX, Product Design, Design & Technology, Design Thinking, User Experience, Design & Visual
List of Modules1) UX Fundamentals
2) UX Research Foundation
3) UX Design Foundation
4) UI Design Foundation 
5) Digital Product Management Foundation
6) Data-Driven Design Foundation 
Job Role (not limited to)
  • UX Architect
  • UX Strategist
  • Product Designer
  • Interaction Designer
  • Lead UX Designer
  • User Experience Designer
  • User Researcher
  • Digital Designer
  • Research Analyst
VenueNTU Virtual Learning Environment & NTU Campus@One-North
As urbanization continues to accelerate, the course emphasizes the urgent need for environmentally conscious, resource-efficient, and socially responsible urban solutions. Learners will explore the integration of sustainable practices, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative urban planning to create smart buildings and cities that foster well-being, resilience, and a greener future.

Course Date

No intake in 2024
Please click here to register your interest.

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Schedule-
Course DurationBlended Learning
6 months part-time programme
From module one to six, each module is over 2 weeks, totalling 28 hours.
Entry Requirements
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents interested to switch career into the field of Sustainability, meeting the following criteria:
 
  • Polytechnic diploma in Engineering or Building or Environment studies;
  • English Language Proficiency: IELTS 5
  • Must possess a laptop or desktop
List of Modules
  1. Driving Sustainability in Building a Smart City
  2. Sustainable Smart City & Singapore Green Plan 2030 for the Built Environment
  3. Applications in Smart Building, Smart City & Energy Management
  4. Mapping Climate, Carbon, and Environmental Systems in Smart Building Management
  5. Business Models with Circularity and Sustainable Supply Chains in Smart City Management
  6. Sustainability Governance and Tracking Progress in Smart City Management: ESG Disclosures, Reporting and Communication

Participants will take on a capstone project with the assigned company, where they will learn more about the company and its industry, observe the employees at work, and have fruitful discussions with corporate chiefs relating to the company’s challenge statement.

Job Role
(not limited to)
  • Civil Engineers
  • Urban Designers
  • Town Planners
  • Architect/Architectural Associates
  • Facility Manager/Engineers
  • City Planners
  • Real Estate Developers and Investors
  • Real Estate Developers and Investors
  • Operations Manager/Strategic
VenueNTU Virtual Learning Environment & NTU Campus@One-North
Note: PaCE@NTU reserves the right to amend published course information, including dates, times, venues, fees and trainers without prior notice. 

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Success Story from our Learners

Ray Goh,
Engineer, ST Engineering

Completed SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) in Software Engineering

The NTU SCTP in Software Engineering allowed me to make a successful career switch, and I landed an Engineer role at ST Engineering immediately after completing the programme. The programme was comprehensive, covering a wide range of technologies, including project management, React, Java, DevOps, and mobile development.
Before joining the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme in UX Design and Digital Product Management, I thought that transitioning into a new career was a daunting task. However, the programme has been a turning point in my career journey. I appreciated the opportunity to learn from industry experts during the guest speaker sessions. Balancing my full-time job and coursework was challenging, but the supportive instructors and classmates made the journey worthwhile. This programme has definitely benefited me in my career development and has opened doors to new opportunities.

Jocelyn Teo, System Analyst,
Public Healthcare Sector,
Completed SCTP in
UX Design and Digital Product Management,
Cohort 1

Amanda Chiang
Alumni of NIE/2018
Employment Support Specialist at SPD
Completing SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) in Digital Marketing

I recognised the growing importance of digital marketing and the need to stay updated. It was at this pivotal point in my career that I aspired to pursue the SCTP in Digital Marketing offered by PaCE@NTU. As an Employment Support Specialist in my company, I can use the tools and skills learned from this programme to improve our internal processes.
As someone who had spent the last 28 years in manufacturing, I was excited to explore new career options in Singapore and expand my skill set in the data world. The SCTP in Data and Information Analysis Literacy Upgrading Programme was engaging and well-structured, with each module providing unique insights and real-world examples to work with. Moreover, learning alongside other motivated professionals made the experience even more rewarding. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to build their skill set and stay competitive in today's job market!

Woon Thye Hwee
Completed SCTP in Data and Information
Analysis Literacy Upgrading Programme (Dial-Up),
Cohort 1