Working Adults

I want to gain new skills or qualifications to progress at work.

Last updated on 27 October 2026

Upgrade while managing work and life commitments

Your work and life experience are valuable foundations for further learning. Whether you want to gain a focused skill, stay current, prepare for a broader role or work towards a recognised qualification, you can explore a pathway that supports your goals and fits your commitments. Consider your available time, employer support and readiness for assessment when deciding what works for you.

Pathway

Goal	Pathway to explore	Why it may fit
Learn one practical skill quickly.	Short course (opens in new tab) or Certificate of Competency (opens in new tab)	Focused learning that may be available in evening, weekend or online formats.
Build skills progressively.	ITE Skills Certificate (opens in new tab)	Smaller learning units that can support focused upgrading.
Earn a recognised qualification while working.	Part-time Enhanced *Higher Nitec* (opens in new tab)	Three-month stackable modules leading towards the full qualification within the allowed period.
Earn and learn through employment.	Work-Study Diploma (opens in new tab)	Suitable only when graduate or in-service eligibility and employer conditions are met.
Undertake full-time diploma study.	Full-time Technical Engineer Diploma / Technical Diploma (opens in new tab)	A substantial commitment for applicants meeting the qualification or work-experience route.

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Explore your financial support options

Support Category

Support category	What you can check
To reduce your course fees.	SkillsFuture (opens in new tab) course fee subsidies for approved courses, subject to the individual profile; SkillsFuture Credit (opens in new tab) for approved courses and Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (opens in new tab) if you are an eligible Singapore Citizen aged 40 or above.
To support your income while training.	Part-time Mid-Career Training Allowance (opens in new tab) for eligible full-time and part-time training, or course-specific allowance support where available.
If you are earning a lower income.	Workfare Skills Support Level-Up (opens in new tab) for eligible trainees aged 30 and above, subject to income and course eligibility criteria.
To earn while you learn.	Consider the benefits available through the Work-Study Diploma, including a salary and employee benefits, course-fee sponsorship and applicable incentives.