How do I register for SkillsFuture course?

Registration For An Account

  1. To access MySkillsFuture, what types of user accounts are available?
    • Ministry of Education (MOE) Students
      • Primary
      • Secondary
      • Pre-university
    • Tertiary Students
      • Foreign students
      • Singaporeans and permanent residents (aged 15 and above)
    • Adults
      • Singaporeans and permanent residents
    • Employers and Training Partners (Singpass account)
  2. I am a Singaporean/permanent resident. How do I register for a user account in MySkillsFuture?To register for an account in MySkillsFuture, the minimum age requirement is 15 years old. Please follow the steps below:

    Step 1:     Ensure that you have a valid Singpass account (Click here to register for a Singpass account)

    Step 2:     Visit MySkillsFuture

    Step 3:     Log in with your Singpass accountStep 4: Upon successful login, you will be guided to complete the First-Time Registration form

    Step 5:     You can start to use MySkillsFuture in planning your learning and career journey
  3. I am a foreign tertiary student. How do I register for a user account in MySkillsFuture?A MySkillsFuture account will be issued to you by your school.
  4. Is it necessary for an existing or new user of SkillsFuture Credit to register for a user account in MySkillsFuture?Existing users of SkillsFuture Credit only need to accept MySkillsFuture’s Terms and Conditions without going through First-Time Registration in MySkillsFuture portal. 

    However, if you are a new user, you will need to complete a First-Time Registration form at MySkillsFuture.   

What is a SkillsFuture Training Provider

SkillsFuture training providers are training organisations accredited by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). These training providers are known as Approved Training Organisations (ATO in short) or Registered Training Provider (RTP in short). ATOs can provide training in either WSQ courses or Non-WSQ courses.

What are WSQ Courses and Non-WSQ Courses

Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) is a national credential system that trains, develops, assesses and certifies skills and competencies for the workforce. WSQ adopts the skills and competencies covered in the Skills Frameworks for WSQ courses. The WSQ programmes are funded and quality-assured by SkillsFuture Singapore, which awards the WSQ certifications. WSQ courses are eligible for both SkillsFuture Subsidy and SkillsFuture Credit use.

Non-WSQ courses are broad based, non certifiable courses, with a different set of eligibility criteria to WSQ courses. Non-WSQ courses are not eligible for SkillsFuture subsidy but students can use their SkillsFuture Credit for the course fee.

WSQ Skills Framework

SkillsFuture training provider applicants need to identify the Skills Framework they would like to offer courses in. Skills Framework provides key information on sector, career pathways, occupations/job roles, as well as existing and emerging skills required for the occupations/job roles. Under the contained Skills and Competencies Descriptions, there are technical and generic skills and competencies (TSCs and GSCs) drawn up for each job role. Training providers can use this information to plan the courseware and curricula, and research on ways to embed suitable pedagogies to achieve the learning outcomes. More information for each stakeholder can be found in the FAQ.

Types of Approved Training Organisation

There are 3 types of ATOs a SkillsFuture training provider can choose to be:

Public ATOs / Training Provider

An institution that offers training to the general public, including corporate clients and/or public walk-ins.

In-House ATOs / Training Provider

A company that conducts training for its own employees only.

Public and In-House ATOs / Training Provider

An institution that offers training to the general public and its own employees.

Eligibilty to become SkillsFuture Training Provider

To become a SkillsFuture training provider ATO, an organisation must meet the following criteria.

Company

A Training Provider must be a company registered in Singapore with the relevant authorities (e.g. Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), Registry of Society (ROS), etc.).

Training Track Records

A Training Provider must have at least one year training and education track record. The training track record should be regular and conducted ‘at least four times in a year’ or ‘once in each quarter of the year’.

Financial Records

A Training Provider must demonstrate sound financial health through the submission of the latest Notice of Assessment showing positive trade income and submission of key financial figures.

Sufficient Line-up of Adult Educators

Organisation has access to sufficient line-up of qualified trainers, assessors and curriculum developers who are subject matter experts with significant number having Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) or the new WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP), which has replaced ACTA. The course developers must also have WSQ Diploma in Design and Development of Learning for Performance (DDDLP), which has replaced DACE.

Adequate Facilities and Equipment

Organisation has access to adequate facilities and equipment to meet the needs of learners as well as training and/or assessment of the programme.

Systems and Capabilities in Place to Support Fulfilment of the Roles and Responsibilities of an ATO

Organisation can establish systems and capabilities to support the following duties:

  • Marketing function
  • Designing and delivering training and/or assessment effectively
  • Developing and maintaining an effective training and assessment system
  • Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on outcomes of training
  • Recruiting, monitoring, training and developing adult educators
  • Submitting training and assessment records to WDA
  • Issuing Statement of Attainment (SOA) or Full Qualification certification
  • Making continuous improvements

Organisation/ Management staff and Adult Educators must be free from contractual breach and other offences in the last 5 years

For the full requirements, please refer to these notes on becoming Public and In-House ATO.

SkillsFuture Training Provider Application Steps

How to apply for WSQ Courses?

  1. Organisation Registration (OR)
    Organisation Registration is for SSG to evaluate the organisation’s suitability to enter and provide training/assessment under WSQ.
    • Applicants will need to identify the WSQ framework they would like to offer courses in.
    • Applicants will need to ensure that their adult educators meet the Qualifications Requirements.
    • Applicants will need to determine the type of ATOs they are applying for.
    • Applicants must have the Course Proposal ready.
  2. Course Proposal (CP) to get Courses Accreditation (CA)
    The organisation registration must include a Course Proposal for evaluation to become a WSQ course. SSG will determine your organisation’s subject matter, expertise and quality assurance capabilities from your course submission. The quality of your course submission(s) will affect the outcome of your course accreditation.