What is it?

SUSS’s SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) Certificate in Healthcare Administration, a 3-month certificate programme, supporting individuals in acquiring industry-relevant skills to improve employability in the Healthcare sector. This train-and-place programme is available on a part-time format with employment facilitation services incorporated. The programme will span three months with curriculum built around competencies that the learners can put into practice during the programme. The curriculum will consist of 10-day workshop (80 hours in total), equipping you with skills, tools and techniques relevant in launching a successful career in the healthcare sector. 

 

Who is it for?

Individuals must meet all the requirements below in order to be eligible to apply for the programme:

  • Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident 
  • At least 21 years old
  • Self-sponsored learners (either unemployed or in-employment individuals)

     

     

    How will I benefit?

    You will:

      • Glean practical insights on Singapore's healthcare landscape and sector.
      • Receive fundamental training in care givers and mental health, population health, healthcare financing and project management as well as emerging healthcare trends.
      • Update or refresh skill set to access new opportunities in the healthcare sector.

       

       

      How do I apply?

      There are two admission intakes a year - May and August - for this programme. You can apply for admission all year round. Applications received between 1 July and 31 March will be considered for admission to the May intake and applications received between 1 April and 30 June will be considered for admission to the August intake:

      1. REGISTER: Complete the SCTP Application Form online.
      2. INTERVIEW: We will invite you for a short interview to discover and understand your unique needs.
      3. PAYMENT: Once you are shortlisted, you can make payment. We will help you secure funding to offset the programme's full fees.
      4. LEARNING: Facilitated learning, career advisory and/or employment facilitation*.
      5. SCTP GROWTH NETWORK: After completing the programme, you become part of the exclusive SCTP Growth Network.

        * SUSS will aid career advisory and connect SCTP participants to government agencies and its relevant employers in their search for relevant jobs. However, SUSS cannot guarantee job placements at the end of the programme even though SUSS will make an effort to support participants in their job search.

        Fee Structure

        The Programme Full Fee  is $ 6,500.00 (before GST). The SCTP courses are kept affordable through these SkillsFuture course fee funding:

        • Baseline subsidy of up to 70% of course fees
        • Enhanced funding subsidy of up to 90% of course fees for Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above under  SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy
        • Additional course fee funding support of up to 95% of course fees for jobseekers with greater needs. Individuals must be Singapore Citizens and meet one of following eligibility criteria:
          • Long-term unemployed individuals (unemployed for six months or more); or
          • Individuals in need of financial assistance – ComCare, Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) recipients or Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipients; or
          • Persons with Disabilities

        Additionally, individuals can use their SkillsFuture Credit  (opening and top-up) and Additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support) to offset the out-of-pocket course fees for SCTP.

        Participant ProfileNett Fee (before GST)
        Singapore Citizen (21 - 39 years old)
        Permanent Resident
        		$ 1,950.00
        Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old$ 650.00
        Singapore Citizen who meet the additional funding support criteria$325.00

         

         

         

        Schedule

        CourseDates
        SCH101 Overview of Singapore Healthcare Landscape

        12 August 2025, 9am to 5pm

        SCH102 Healthcare Capacity and Healthcare Professionals

        13 August 2025, 9am to 5pm

        SCH103 SG Vision and Healthcare Financing

        20 August 2025, 9am to 5pm

        SCH104 Emerging Healthcare Trends

        27 August 2025, 9am to 5pm

        SCH105 Care Givers and Mental Health

        4 September 2025, 9am to 5pm

        SCH106 Career Transition into Healthcare Sector

        17 September 2025, 9am to 5pm

        SCH107 Population Health

        24 September 2025, 9am to 5pm

        SCH108 Theory and Behaviour Norms in Healthcare

        22 October 2025, 9am to 5pm

        SCH109 Project Management in Healthcare

        23 October 2025, 9am to 5pm

        SCH201 Healthcare System Applied Project

         

        30 October 2025, 9am to 5pm

        *Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to change the course dates, venue, topics and trainers without prior notice.

        Enquiries

        If you have further questions regarding the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme, you may refer to  SkillsFuture Singapore's FAQ or contact us at  / [email protected].