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Institute of Technical Education

Funding and subsidies (Joint-Industry Certification)

Understand more about the funding and subsidies for the Joint-Industry Certification courses.

Last updated 27 August 2025

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For self-sponsored trainees
For company sponsorships and self-sponsorships

For self-sponsored trainees

If you are paying using your SkillsFuture Credit (SFC), do note that the “One-Off SkillsFuture Credit Top-Up” will expire on 31 December 2025.  This credit can be used only for courses starting on or before 31 December 2025.

The “One-Off SkillsFuture Credit Top-Up” is a one-off SFC top-up of $500 given by the government in 2020, for all eligible Singaporeans aged 25 or above.

For more information, please refer to SSG’s website and log in to check your SFC balance.

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

Self-sponsored trainees (Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above) can use their SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) to pay for or offset the course fees by applying for claim via their SFC account.

For more information on fundings and use of SFC, please submit your queries via https://service-portal.skillsfuture.gov.sg/s/feedback or through SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) hotline at 6785 5785.

For company sponsorships and self-sponsorships

Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) Scheme

Under the Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) scheme, Singapore Citizens who are aged 40 years and above are eligible for a funding support of up to 90% of course fees.

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Subsidy

Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents sponsored by SMEs are eligible for a funding support of up to 90% of course fees.