Short or modular? See how they compare.

Short courses teach one skill in days. Modular courses are university modules that count towards a qualification.

Short courses

Pick up one skill in days, then build on it.

Time
Usually 2 to 3 days, some run weekly over a few weeks
Format
In person or online
Fee before GST
Usually under S$3,000
Funding
Nearly all are SkillsFuture Credit eligible

Leads to

  1. Short course
  2. Professional Certificate
  3. Advanced Professional Certificate

For example

Browse 832 short courses

Modular courses

Study a university module alongside work.

Time
One semester, about 13 weeks
Format
Mostly in person, some blended or online
Fee before GST
Usually S$4,200 to S$5,400 per module
Funding
About a third are SkillsFuture Credit eligible

Leads to

  1. Module
  2. Graduate Certificate
  3. Master's degree

For example

Browse 565 modular courses

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