Employer-based funding
Through the Skills Development Fund (SDF), employers can enjoy grants for staff training though the funding rate may differ for various courses. Employers will need to apply via the SkillsConnect system to obtain training assistance for course fees. Funding for absentee payroll can be obtained via SkillsConnect.
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(Examinable Labs)
The general eligibility criteria are listed as follows:
- Companies are registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Supportable cost components (such as Course fees) are fully sponsored by companies
- Trainees are employees who are either Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents (PR) of Singapore
- Trainees have achieved at least 75% attendance and have sat for all examinations if the course leads to certification
Funding is available for 2 types of training, from 1 December 2010:
- Certifiable Skills Training (Adobe Certified Associate).
- Course Fee Support - 50% of course fee capped at $15/hr
- Absentee Payroll Support - 80% of hourly basic salary capped at $4.50/hr
- Other Training.
- Course Fee Support - $2/hr

