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Pick up new interests or deepen your knowledge and skills through short practical courses.
Last updated 27 August 2025
ITE’s short courses provide skills training for adult learners who have busy schedules. Designed to be brief and focused on particular areas of interest for personal and professional growth, our diverse range of short courses offers you choices and flexibility.
Business & Communication
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Culinary
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Design & Media
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Engineering
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Info-Communication, Computing & Networking
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Lifestyle & Wellness
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Here’s why Short Courses are a great choice for career development:
Boost your professional skills
In an ever-evolving job market, professionals need to stay updated with the latest trends, skills and technologies. Short Courses offer a great way to sharpen your existing abilities or gain new skills in areas such as digital marketing, project management, or data analytics. By staying relevant, you can increase your value at work and differentiate yourself from others in your field.
Create more career opportunities
Taking Short Courses shows your initiative to improve and stay current in your industry. Employers value candidates who are committed to personal and professional growth. Whether you are looking to enhance your existing career, explore new career opportunities, or improve your employability, Short Courses can provide the stepping stones needed for these goals.
Flexible learning for busy people
Many working adults find it challenging to pursue further education due to time constraints. With jobs, family, and personal commitments, it is not easy to fit in learning. Short courses are designed to be flexible, offering options such as weekend classes, evening sessions, or even online learning. This allows you to integrate learning into your schedule without disrupting your daily routine.
Immediate application of skills
Because Short Courses are focused and practical, the skills and knowledge you gain can be applied immediately in your job or personal projects. This makes Short Courses a practical option for professionals who need quick, actionable results.
Affordable and accessible
Compared to full-time academic programmes, Short Courses are usually more affordable, making them accessible to a wider range of learners. In Singapore, several financial support such as eligibility for SkillsFuture Credits and funding by the National Silver Academy (NSA) for seniors 50 years of age and above, are available for citizens, reducing the cost even further. This affordability makes short courses an excellent choice for those looking to develop their skills on a budget.
Build a network of learners
When you take Short Courses, you are not just learning new skills—you are also connecting with like-minded learners from various industries. Whether in-person or through an online setting, these courses offer valuable networking opportunities. The connections you make with instructors and peers can open doors for collaboration, mentorship, and career advancement in the future.
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3-year Complimentary ITE Alumni Association Membership
To thank you for continuing to upgrade your skills, ITE Alumni Association is providing a 3-year complimentary membership to all our ITE Nitec, Higher Nitec and Diploma graduates who have completed any of the following CET courses by 31 Dec 2025:
Nitec & Higher Nitec part-time courses (upon completion of 1 term); or
Short courses; or
Train-The-Trainer programmes.
To claim your complimentary ITE Alumni Association membership, please send a copy of your Nitec, Higher Nitec or Diploma course and CET module certificate to alumnite@ite.edu.sg before 31 Dec 2025.