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Frequently asked questions

Funding, entry requirements, delivery and what happens after you get in touch. If your question is not here, ask us.

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Funding and fees

Am I eligible for course funding?

It depends on the course and on you. Every course page shows four categories - full fee, Singapore Citizens below 40 with Permanent Residents and LTVP+ holders, Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above, and SME-sponsored employees - with the fee for each. All funding is subject to eligibility, which we confirm before enrolment. GST is charged on the full course fee and is not covered by funding.

How do I work out what I will pay?

Open the fee calculator, choose your course and the category that applies to you, and it shows the fee. Every course page carries the same four figures. Funding support is subject to eligibility, which we confirm before enrolment, and GST is charged on the full course fee rather than the funded amount.

Courses and delivery

Are there entry requirements?

They vary by course and each course page lists its own. Most state a minimum education level, a workplace literacy level, or the ability to read and write in the language the course is taught in.

How are courses delivered?

As Classroom, E-learning, or Classroom + E-Learning. Each course page states its mode of training, and some courses run in both English and Mandarin.

How long is a course?

Course pages give the training hours, and the number of days where the schedule sets one. Courses in the catalogue run from a few hours to four days.

Where are courses held?

At 9 Little Road, Chinatown Point and Mountbatten. Full addresses are on the training locations page. Some courses run online instead - the course page says which.

Enrolling and afterwards

What happens after I enquire?

Your enquiry goes to the team that handles it. Course questions reach Digital@ascendo.edu.sg; corporate training, general support and certificate requests each have their own route, listed on the contact page. We confirm which funding applies to you before you commit to anything.

How do I get my certificate?

Certificate requests have their own route: write to enrol@ascendo.edu.sg with the course and the dates you attended. What is issued depends on the course, and the team will tell you what applies to yours.

Questions we point you to a person for

  • What certificate do I get?
  • How large are the classes?
  • How do I pay, and what is the refund policy?
  • When does the next run start?

These depend on the specific course and the run you join, so we confirm them with you rather than publish an answer that might not apply to you.

Still not sure?

Tell us what you need and we will say which course fits and what it will cost you.

Contact us

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Fields of study

Soft Skills

Field of study

Soft Skills

WSQ Level 4 and 5 modules for team leads: change management, people development, relationship building and vision leadership.

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Drone

Field of study

Drone

Unmanned aircraft performance, aerodynamics and Singapore air law, and aerial filming: camera systems, flight planning and cinematography.

Drone operation

Aerial filming

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Baking and Culinary

Field of study

Baking and Culinary

Dim sum, sushi, Peranakan and Thai cooking, and Singapore heritage dishes, taught as hands-on kitchen preparation.

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Environmental Control Coordinator

Field of study

Environmental Control Coordinator

The Environmental Control Coordinator course, covering the Environmental Public Health Act and site coordination duties.

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Marketing

Field of study

Marketing

One course: strengthening brand positioning for products and services in digital channels.

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Sustainability

Field of study

Sustainability

ESG consulting and disclosure reporting, plus sustainable mushroom cultivation.

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