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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.
Application Process
At NTU PACE, 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.
Hear from our Learners
 Rayston Tan, Account Executive | 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 | 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 |
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| Singaporeans/Singapore PRs | Singaporeans | Singaporeans |
| Cat-A SSG Funded Courses1 | Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)2 | Additional Funding support (AFS)3 |
| Up to 70% of course fee funding | Up to 90% of course fee funding | Up 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
SkillsFuture Credit top-up of $4,000 can be used to offset out-of-pocket course fees for 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, you may refer to MySkillsFuture
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.
Funding Ineligibility for Foreigners
Foreigners are not eligible for government funding support and are required to pay the full course fee.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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 |
| Schedule | Download here |
| Course Duration | Blended Learning 5-month part-time 15 hours/week over 20 weeks |
| Who Should Attend | A background in IT is not necessary but preferable. This course is designed to cater to the intricacies of data science, data engineering and AI. Hence, individuals with a background in these disciplines bring valuable prior knowledge that will enhance their learning experience and understanding of the curriculum. |
| List of Modules | Module 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 |
| Venue | NTU 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 | 17 Mar 2025 to 14 Sep 2025 |
| Schedule | Download here |
| Course Duration | Blended Learning 6 months part-time programme 15 hours/week over 26 weeks |
| Who Should Attend | A background in IT is not necessary but preferable. This course is designed to cater to the intricacies of cloud technologies. Hence, individuals with a background in this discipline bring valuable prior knowledge that will enhance their learning experience and understanding of the curriculum. |
| List of Modules | 1) 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) |
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| Venue | NTU Virtual Learning Environment & NTU Campus@One-North |
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 | 10 Feb 2025 to 17 May 2025 |
| Schedule | Download here |
| Course Duration | Blended 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 Modules | 1. 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 |
| Venue | NTU Virtual Learning Environment & NTU Campus@One-North |
| Course Date | 8 Jan 2025 - 3 Jul 2025 |
| Schedule | Download here |
| Course Duration | Blended Learning 6 months part-time programme 15 hours/week over 26 weeks |
| Who Should Attend | A background in IT is not necessary but preferable. This course is designed to cater to the intricacies of marketing. Hence, individuals with a background in this discipline bring valuable prior knowledge that will enhance their learning experience and understanding of the curriculum. |
| List of Module | 1. 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 |
| Venue | NTU 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 Date | 24 Feb 2025 to 24 Aug 2025 (Register by 3 Feb 2025) Learn more |
| Schedule | Download here |
| Course Duration | Blended Learning 6 months part-time programme 15 hours/week over 26 weeks |
| Who Should Attend | A background in IT is not necessary but preferable. This course is designed to cater to the intricacies of software development. Hence, individuals with a background in this discipline bring valuable prior knowledge that will enhance their learning experience and understanding of the curriculum. |
| List of Module | 1) 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. | |
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| Venue | NTU 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 | 21 Mar 2025 to 19 Jul 2025 |
| Schedule | Download schedule here |
| Course Duration | Blended Learning 4 months part-time programme 15 hours/week over 16 weeks |
| Who Should Attend | A background in IT is not necessary but preferable. This course is designed to cater to the intricacies of UX design. Hence, individuals with a background in this discipline bring valuable prior knowledge that will enhance their learning experience and understanding of the curriculum. |
| List of Modules | 1) UX Fundamentals 2) UX Research Foundation 3) UX Design Foundation 4) UI Design Foundation 5) Digital Product Management Foundation 6) Data-Driven Design Foundation |
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| Venue | NTU Virtual Learning Environment & NTU Campus@One-North |
Success Story from our Learners
Ray Goh, | 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, |
Amanda Chiang | 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 |
