Continuing Education Through Part Time Diploma Courses

When you hear the term "continuing education", what immediately comes to mind are the various medical, nursing and related health fields wherein discoveries in diseases and advancements in diagnosis and treatment requires that doctors, nurses and health personnel acquire much needed training in order to be updated with the latest protocols and techniques. However, continuing education does not only apply to scientific fields. Because new technologies are being developed and existing ones are being upgraded, there is a consequent need for every working Singaporean to be updated as well.

This can be accomplished by taking part-time courses in Singapore.

Part Time Courses Explained

Part time courses consists of learning and training modules that an individual can take anytime he or she chooses, for as long as he/she is able to complete the course within the prescribed duration. Most courses require at least an hour or two’s attendance by the student and can take as long as 5 to 6 months or longer to complete, depending upon the complexity of the subject matter.

Because of their flexible schedules, these courses are particularly suited for working individuals who want to improve in their job skills but are confined to their place of work for 8 to 10 hours a day. Some modules may be studied by a person during his/her lunch break; longer ones require study during weekends.

A plus for part time courses is that you can go back to any past modules which you don’t understand. You can review previous modules many times as you can until you fully understand it and can apply it to your job.

SkillsFuture Credit and Part time Courses

With the implementation of the SkillsFuture Credit programme this year 2016, Singaporeans have full access to over 10,000 full time and part time diploma courses in Singapore from the best educational institutions.

To know which courses you need to take, simply consult with your supervisor and/or your company’s Human Resources Department. They are in the best position to discuss your strengths and weaknesses and offer suggestions on which courses can help you develop and/or improve in your career. Once you have your list of courses, you can learn more about them by visiting the SkillsFuture Course Directory. Just click the course you are interested in taking and you will be provided with additional details. Once you have decided upon a course, the next step is to log in to your SkillsFuture Credit Portal.

Now don’t be dismayed if your existing credit of $500 is not sufficient to pay for the course. You might want to look into the possibility that the course might be government subsidised, which means you will be paying only a small percentage of the fees.