UTAP Funding
What is UTAP Funding?
UTAP is a training benefit for NTUC members to defray their cost of training. This benefit is to encourage more NTUC members to go for skills upgrading.
How much is the UTAP Grant?
NTUC members enjoy 50% *unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees, for courses attended between 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2022.
*Unfunded course fee refers to the balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidy. This excludes GST, registration fees, misc. fees etc.
| Full Course Fees (before Subsidy) | $2,000* |
|---|---|
| Less Government Subsidy (e.g. 90%) | -$1,800 |
| Course Fee Payable (after Subsidy) | $200 |
| Less UTAP Funding (50% of Course Fee payable after Government Subsidy) | -$100 |
| You only need to Pay: | $100 |
Who can apply?
All NTUC members can apply for UTAP. However, the following criteria must be met to be eligible for UTAP:
- Paid-up NTUC membership before course commenced, throughout whole course duration and at the point of claim
- Course by training provider must be supported under UTAP, and training must commence within the supported period
- Course must not be fully funded through company sponsorship or other types of funding
- *Unfunded course fee must be S$20 and above
- You must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each application and sat for all prescribed examination(s), if any
- UTAP application must be submitted within 6 months after course completion
*Unfunded course fee refers to the balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidy. This excludes GST, registration fees, misc. fees etc.
How do I check my NTUC membership status?
You may check your NTUC membership status by calling our hotline at 6213 8008 and select the following options:
- Press 1 for member
- Provide your NRIC number
- Press 1 again to check your membership status
List of the courses are eligible for UTAP Funding:
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- (16 Hrs) WSQ – Developing Integrated Digital Marketing Strategy
- (16 Hrs) WSQ – Content Marketing Strategy
- (16 Hrs) WSQ – Search Engine Optimization
- (16 Hrs) WSQ – Digital Advertising
- (16 Hrs) WSQ – Social Media Marketing
- (16 Hrs) WSQ – Digital Marketing Analytics
- 16hrs – ICDL Online Essential (Web & Outlook)
- 16hrs – ICDL Computer Essential (Windows)
- 16hrs – ICDL Secure Use of IT (IT Security)
- 16hrs – ICDL Introduction to Digital Marketing
- 16hrs – ICDL Perform Spreadsheet Functions (Excel Fundamentals)
- 16hrs – ICDL Perform Work Processing Function (Word Fundamentals)
- 16hrs – ICDL Perform Presentation Functions (PowerPoint Fundamentals)
- 24hrs – ICDL Perform Advanced Spreadsheet Functions (Excel Advanced)
- 24hrs – ICDL Perform Advanced Work Processing Function (Word Advanced)
- 24hrs – ICDL Perform Advanced Presentation Functions (PowerPoint Advanced)
- 24hrs – ICDL Online Collaboration (Cloud Computing & Google Apps)
- 24hrs – ICDL Image Editing (Photoshop)
- Adobe Photoshop – Basic to Intermediate
- Connection, Communication and Collaboration @ Workplace
- G Suite for office Workers
- Productivity Apps @ Workplace
- Use of Smart Mobile Devices @ Workplace
- Mobile Apps Development and Deployment for Your Organization – Beginners
- IT Clinics (PC/Laptop Maintenance)
- Understanding E-Commerce in your organization
- Video Production
- Website Design & Development (using Free Software)
- Introduction to Computer & Internet
- Introduction to Microsoft Excel and Word
- Introduction to Digital Marketing
- Microsoft Word 2016 – Basic and Intermediate
- Microsoft Word 2016 – Advanced
- Microsoft Word 2019 – Basic and Intermediate
- Microsoft Word 2019 – Advanced
- Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 – Basic and Intermediate
- Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 – Advanced
- Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 – Basic & Intermediate
- Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 – Advanced
- Microsoft Access 2016 – Basic and Intermediate
- Microsoft Access 2016 – Advanced
- Microsoft Access 2019 – Basic and Intermediate
- Microsoft Access 2019 – Advanced
- Microsoft Outlook 2016 – Basic to Intermediate
- Microsoft Outlook 2016 – Intermediate to Advanced
- Microsoft Outlook 2019 – Basic and Intermediate
- Microsoft Outlook 2019 – Intermediate and Advanced
- Microsoft Excel 2016 – Basic
- Microsoft Excel 2016 – Intermediate
- Microsoft Excel 2016 – Advanced
- Microsoft Excel 2019 – Basic
- Microsoft Excel 2019 – Intermediate
- Microsoft Excel 2019 – Advanced
- Microsoft Excel: Advanced Formulas and Functions
- Microsoft Excel: 99 Pro Hacks and Tips
- Advanced Pivot Table Techniques in Microsoft Excel
- Bridging Big Data Analytics using Power BI
- Creating Digital MS Word Forms and Importing Data Automatically from MS Excel
- Dashboard Reporting in Microsoft Excel
- Data Analysis with Excel Dashboard Reporting
- Infographics Concepts and Data Visualization Techniques
- Introduction to Microsoft Excel Power Query, Data Model, Power Pivot and DAX
- Visual Basic for Applications in Microsoft Excel – Fundamental
- Communicating With Power And Authenticity
- Email Writing at Workplace
- Effective Writing Skills
- High Impact Speed Reading – Read Fast, Learn Fast
- Phonics and Phonetics for Adults
- Phonics and Phonetics for Adults – Intermediate
- Speaking and Presenting with Confidence
- Three Kingdoms’ Leaderships in Today’s Context
- Three Kingdoms’ Leaders & Leadership (Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang Chapter)
- Report Writing
- Write Minutes of Meeting
How to Apply?
Login to the U Portal account to submit the UTAP application.
Note:
- To support your UTAP claim, you may be requested to submit a copy of your course certificate/tax invoice/receipt via email. Please ensure that you kept a copy of your supporting documents for audit checks when necessary.
- You are required to pay the FULL course fees upfront. The UTAP amount will only be reimbursed upon completion of the course after you have submitted the course details through the U Portal account.
Click here for step by step UTAP claim procedure
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