About Off-Grid Programme
Who is it for?
What is Off-Grid?
Are you ready to conquer the digital age? Introducing Off-Grid Programme – a groundbreaking program designed to equip executives and retail floor staff with the essential skills they need to succeed in today’s fast-paced marketplace. Our program covers the latest trends in Leadership, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing, and Customer Service, empowering participants to bring their offline strategies to the online world and maximize their sales potential through digital means. We understand that in this crowded marketplace, it’s more crucial than ever to reach a wider audience and grow your customer base.
That’s why we’re committed to exploring the latest digital marketing tactics like SEO, SEM, and Inbound Marketing, along with e-commerce strategies that can help companies stand out. We also recognize the value of investing in data analytics and customer relationship management tools to improve the customer experience and build lasting relationships. And by implementing omni-channel retail strategies, we can provide customers with a seamless shopping experience. With Off-Grid, you’ll be well-equipped to achieve sustainable growth and develop a stronger vision for the future. So, join us and let’s take on the digital age together!
Senior Management
Business Owners & C-Suite
Develop growth & business strategies
Develop stronger vision for company
Identify bottlenecks in mindsets
Middle Management
Directors & Store Managers
Make stronger sales decisions via consumer data analytics
Assess financial health of company
Craft marketing & sales strategies
Executives
Executives & Floor Staff
Digital marketing strategies such as SEO, SEM, and Inbound Marketing
E-commerce strategies
Data Analytics
Customer relationship management
Frequently asked questions
Figuring Funding
Up to 70% Funding Funding Scheme: Base Subsidy 1
If you are a Singaporean or PR aged 21 and above, you can enjoy subsidies up to 70% of the course fee.
If you are a Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP+) holder
Under the Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP+) Funding Scheme, with effect from 1 October 2021, training support for Continuing Education and Training (CET) will be extended to Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) holders.
This will open up the following subsidies for LTVP+ holders:
- Course fee subsidies for MOE/SSG-funded modular courses, SSG-funded WSQ qualifications and non-WSQ qualifications
- Absentee payroll (AP) support to employers who send their LTVP+ employees for training
- Enhanced Training Support for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) (ETSS) that send employees who are LTVP+ holders for training
- Work-Study (WS) placement incentives for employers participating in Work-Study programmes and employ trainees who are LTVP+ holders
Important Points to Note:
- LTVP+ holders will not be eligible for SGUnited Skills (SGUS), SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways Programme-Company Training (SGUP-CT) and Career Conversion Programmes (CCPs) (which include both Professional Conversion Programmes (PCPs) and Rank-and-File programmes).
- The LTVP+ scheme currently applies to lawful foreign spouses of Singapore Citizens (SCs) with (i) at least one SC child or are expecting one from the marriage, or at least three years of marriage, and (ii) where the SC sponsor is able to support the family. LTVP+ holders can be identified with their green visit pass cards, with the word ‘PLUS’ on the back of the card.
- The grant disbursement process for LTVP+ trainees, such as submission of enrolment, attendance and assessment records will follow the existing processes applicable for SC/PR trainees on Training Partners Gateway.
- This scheme is applicable to Registered Training Providers (as defined in the SkillsFuture Singapore Agency Terms for Training Providers).
Click here for more information about SSG funding for LTVP+ holders
EXAMPLE
If your course fee is $1000, you only have to pay $300, not including the GST and application fee.
Up to 70% Funding Funding Scheme: Base Subsidy 1
If you are a Singaporean or PR aged 21 and above, you can enjoy subsidies up to 70% of the course fee.
If you are a Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP+) holder
Under the Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP+) Funding Scheme, with effect from 1 October 2021, training support for Continuing Education and Training (CET) will be extended to Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) holders.
This will open up the following subsidies for LTVP+ holders:
- Course fee subsidies for MOE/SSG-funded modular courses, SSG-funded WSQ qualifications and non-WSQ qualifications
- Absentee payroll (AP) support to employers who send their LTVP+ employees for training
- Enhanced Training Support for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) (ETSS) that send employees who are LTVP+ holders for training
- Work-Study (WS) placement incentives for employers participating in Work-Study programmes and employ trainees who are LTVP+ holders
Important Points to Note:
- LTVP+ holders will not be eligible for SGUnited Skills (SGUS), SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways Programme-Company Training (SGUP-CT) and Career Conversion Programmes (CCPs) (which include both Professional Conversion Programmes (PCPs) and Rank-and-File programmes).
- The LTVP+ scheme currently applies to lawful foreign spouses of Singapore Citizens (SCs) with (i) at least one SC child or are expecting one from the marriage, or at least three years of marriage, and (ii) where the SC sponsor is able to support the family. LTVP+ holders can be identified with their green visit pass cards, with the word ‘PLUS’ on the back of the card.
- The grant disbursement process for LTVP+ trainees, such as submission of enrolment, attendance and assessment records will follow the existing processes applicable for SC/PR trainees on Training Partners Gateway.
- This scheme is applicable to Registered Training Providers (as defined in the SkillsFuture Singapore Agency Terms for Training Providers).
Click here for more information about SSG funding for LTVP+ holders
EXAMPLE
If your course fee is $1000, you only have to pay $300, not including the GST and application fee.
Up to 90% Funding
Funding Scheme: Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
If you are a Singapore Citizen 40 years old and above, you can enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.
Up to 95% Funding
Funding Scheme: Additional Funding Support (ASF)
Eligible Singapore Citizens that meet at least one of the following eligibility criteria can enjoy subsidies up to 95% of the course fee:
Long-term unemployed individuals (unemployed for 6 months or more); or
Individuals in need of
Long-term unemployed individuals (unemployed for 6 months or more)
Individuals in need of financial assistance – ComCare Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) recipients or Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipients
Persons with Disabilities
Other Funding Options
1) SkillsFuture Credits
If you are a self-sponsored individual, you can use your SkillsFuture Credits to offset the course fee payable after funding
2) Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
If you are a self-sponsored Singaporean below 31 years old, you can offset the course fee payable after funding with your Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
3) Union Assistance Training Programme (UTAP)
The NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is an individual skills upgrading account especially for NTUC members.
For selected courses, NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme). Terms and conditions apply.
Find out more about UTAP here!
4) SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
The SFEC offers eligible employers up to $10,000 in credits to support their enterprise and workforce transformation efforts, covering up to 90% of out-of-pocket expenses.
To qualify, employers must meet certain criteria, including contributions to the Skills Development Levy and employing at least three Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents. The credit can be used for approved transformation programs listed under SkillsFuture and other platforms and is available until 30 June 2025.
For more details, refer to the full SFEC FAQ here.
Entry Requirements
Singapore/PR Students:
- Aged 16 years and above AND
- Possess at least 3 GCE ‘O’ Level credits with a minimum of C6 including English and Mathematics OR
- ES WSQ Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 and above OR
- WSQ Advanced Certificate in Fashion Technology OR
- TaF.tc’s Advanced Certificate
International Students:
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- Aged 16 years and above AND
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- High School Diploma equivalent to GCE ‘O’ Levels with minimum grade C6 for 3 subjects, including English and Mathematics AND
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- IELTS score 5.5 or TOEFL score 46
Graduation Requirements
Student must fulfil the following requirements:
- 75% attendance rate of total training hours per module
- Be found competent during written, practical and oral assessments
Student Pass Holders:
- A minimum of 90% attendance per month will be required
- Be found competent during written, practical and oral assessments