I) SDF Funding program on information worker series
Through the WDA Skills Development Fund (SDF) under the Employer-based funding, employers can enjoy subsidies as high as 90% for staff training costs though the subsidy may differ for various courses. The subsidy rate significantly reduces the training costs for employers.
Employer-based funding is available for 3 types of training:
- Certifiable Skills Training, which refers to training that leads to national or industry-wide certification.
- Non-certifiable Skills Training, which refers to training that does not lead to national or industry-wide certification.
- Overseas Training, which are training programmes conducted outside Singapore, Malaysia or Indonesia.
NetAssist offers courses under the Certifiable and Non-certifiable Skills Training programs.
II) CITREP Expanded Funding Support for Infocomm professionals
Critical Infocomm Technology Resource Programme (CITREP) was established by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) since 1996 with the objective to accelerate the development of emerging, critical and specialised infocomm skills to meet Singapore’s infocomm manpower needs.
From 1 April 2011, CITREP has been expanded to cover new and emerging areas, such as Business Analytics, Cloud Computing, Green Infocomm. The aim is to deepen the capabilities of infocomm professionals and to ensure that Singapore’s infocomm manpower continues to remain competitive with the developments in the industry globally and within Singapore.
Training courses and certifications which impart knowledge and skills in the identified skill areas will be evaluated and endorsed under CITREP Expanded. Self-sponsored trainees and organisations sponsoring their employees in these endorsed courses and certifications can apply for CITREP Expanded funding support.
MICROSOFT CERTIFICATIONS ELIGIBLE FOR CITREP EXPANDED FUNDING SUPPORT+:
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization
MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator
MCITP: Database Administrator 2008
MCITP: Database Developer 2008
MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer 2008
MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
MCPD: Web Developer 4
MCPD: Windows Azure Developer
+CITREP Expanded supports:
• Critical & Emerging Infocomm Skills up to 50% of the course and/or exam fees, capped at $2500 (course and exam) / $500 (exam only) per trainee.
• Emerging Infocomm Skills with Project Work Component up to 70% of the course and/or exam fees, capped at $3500 (course and exam) / $800 (exam only) per trainee.
Funding support is eligible for Singapore citizens and permanent residents. Valid for courses and examinations commencing on or before 31 March 2013. Terms and conditions apply. Please visit www.ida.gov.sg/citrep for full details.
Note: CITREP funding does not support GST, registration and membership fees, rebates, incentives, discounts or any training grants offered by the Course Providers, Testing Centres or any other organisations in relation to the endorsed courses and certifications.
[MR Ref Code: CITREP1112/MR/11-04/383]