Effectiveness of SkillsFuture-funded Programmes on Job-related Outcomes and Expanding List of Approved Certifications on MySkillsFuture Portal

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Mr Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik, Sengkang GRC

Question

To ask the Minister for Education (a) whether impact studies have been conducted on the effectiveness of SkillsFuture-funded programmes in achieving job-related outcomes; and (b) whether the Ministry will consider expanding the approved list of certifications on the MySkillsFuture Portal to include widely recognised international qualifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst and Chartered Accountant certifications.

Response

1. MOE and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) track and report the employment outcomes of SkillsFuture-funded programmes through administrative data, programme-specific surveys and econometric studies. In addition, SSG administers the Training Quality and Outcomes Measure (TRAQOM) survey to capture participants’ assessment of the quality and outcomes of SkillsFuture-funded programmes. These results are published on the MySkillsFuture portal to guide learners in making informed training decisions.
2. Singaporeans can use their SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) base tier, comprising the opening credit of $500 and a one-off top up of $500 in 2020, to offset the fees of examination-only certifications. These certifications must be recognised and supported by the relevant sector agencies to ensure prudent use of the SFC. Currently, about 360 such certifications are published on the MySkillsFuture Portal.
3. International certifications whose certification body is based overseas or has not registered with SSG, are not found in this approved list. Individuals who have completed industry-relevant international certifications can write in to SSG to ask to use their SFC base tier for a reimbursement of their examination fees.