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Top 5 SkillsFuture Courses in Singapore Supporting Employee Upskilling and Workforce Transformation for Future Readiness

Expertise: We chose courses taught by experienced trainers and industry practitioners who bring real-world knowledge to the classroom.

Course Variety: We included institutions offering various pathways—beginner, intermediate, and advanced—so learners can grow at their own pace.

Trainer Quality - We evaluated the instructors’ experience, teaching style, and ability to simplify complex topics for beginners.

Student Satisfaction: We selected programs that consistently receive positive feedback and reviews from past learners.

If you live in Singapore, you’ve probably heard of SkillsFuture Courses—the government’s big push to help locals pick up new skills and stay employable. From tech and AI to business and design, these courses make learning a lot less intimidating.

I got curious about it after watching a friend completely switch career paths. Seeing that transformation made me realize how helpful these programs can be.

That’s why we’re diving into the top SkillsFuture Courses that actually help with upskilling and career growth. Let’s get into it!

1. OOm Digital, Tech & AI Institute

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Services: Customized Corporate Training, WSQ Corporate Training Courses

Location: 80 Jurong East Street 21, #04-09 Devan Nair Institute for Employment & Employability

Contact: +65 6993 8989

Business hours: Mon – Sun: 9 AM–6 PM

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Google reviews score4.9/5
Featuredcustomers.com reviews score 4.8/5
Total reviews4.8/5
Score consistency 4.9/5
Expertise5/5
Course Variety5/5
Trainer Quality5/5
Student Satisfaction4.9/5

For over 19 years, OOm Digital, Tech & AI Institute has delivered courses that give employees not just knowledge but practical skills and real industry insight.

In terms of upskilling the workforce, they have two types of corporate training programs.

Their customized corporate training is ideal for companies of any size that want to improve team performance. Not just textbook theory, it’s highly relevant and built around real workplace challenges.

On the other hand, their WSQ corporate training courses come with subsidy support (SFEC up to 90%) and are more structured and skills-aligned. These are perfect for employers and employees who want training backed by national standards. 

Both training types are led by ACLP-certified trainers—people who bring real industry experience into the classroom.

Just a heads up: their programs are pretty popular (especially the WSQ ones), so it’s smart to book in advance if you’re planning to enroll your team.

Pros

  • Over 19 years of experience
  • Customized corporate training
  • WSQ corporate training courses 
  • Some programs come with subsidies
  • Led by ACLP-certified trainers

Cons

  • Might be hard to book

Learned useful tools that immediately improved my workflow

“The 2-Day Boosting Efficiency and Content Strategy with Generative AI course was practical, clear, and very hands-on. I learned useful tools that immediately improved my workflow. The trainer explained concepts well and gave real examples. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to work smarter and create content faster with AI. My Trainer is Leslie Daniel Chan.”

— Vivian Y., Google Review

Course is relevant and essential for working adults

“Attended WSQ Boosting Efficiency and Content Strategy with Generative AI by Coach Martin Li at OOM Institute, Jurong East. Course is relevant and essential for working adults.”

— Tan KM, Google Review

2. SSA Academy Pte Ltd

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Services: Funded, Non-Funded 

Location: Lifelong Learning Institute, 11 Eunos Rd 8, #06-01/07-01

Contact: +65 6632 9500

Business hours: Mon – Sun: 9 AM–6 PM

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Google reviews score4.8/5
Facebook reviews score 4.2/5
Total reviews4.5/5
Score consistency 4.6/5
Expertise5/5
Course Variety5/5
Trainer Quality5/5
Student Satisfaction4/5

SSA Academy Pte Ltd has been around since 1986, offering SkillsFuture-funded programs that have helped countless organizations. With clients like Cordova and Edufront, it’s no surprise they’ve consistently ranked among Singapore’s SME1000.

Their Customer Experience training is in demand by companies that rely on frontline staff. These courses help employees sharpen their service skills and improve interactions with more confidence and empathy.

If you want to enhance your workflows and time management, their Productivity Skills courses would be ideal to help improve efficiency and avoid burnout.

You can browse their wide range of funded programs online and choose SkillsFuture-eligible courses by themes or by frameworks.

A downside we learned about is their rude staff, which is definitely disappointing. 

Pros

  • Over 35 years of experience
  • Included in Singapore’s SME1000
  • Offers Customer Experience training
  • Has Productivity Skills courses
  • Wide range of SkillsFuture-eligible courses

Cons

  • Reports of rude staff

One of the best places for training programmes 

“One of the best places for training programmes to be conducted. In terms of cooking and taking other courses as well. I managed to find these places during my training programme. Overall, it is good for people to know and enjoy themselves in these kinds of environments around these areas. All the trainers are well-known and qualified in their profession. I do enjoy myself in all the training courses conducted. To date, they really don’t seem to lack anything. The places are quiet and nice for studying. Just give it a try and see for yourself. All my very best regards to everyone. Have a nice, blessed day ahead 🙏.”

— Bobby Tan Wah Min, Google Review

Training was very interactive and engaging

“This training was very interactive and engaging. It made it easy for opinions to be shared among the participants. I enjoyed the training anchored by trainer Hanis; he backed it up with practical, real-life experiences. This session also gives ample break time.”

— Mch Mch, Google Review

3. Vertical Institute

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Services: Corporate Courses

Location: 11 Eunos Rd 8, #03-02 Lifelong Learning Institute

Contact: +65 6950 7023

Business hours: Open 24 hours

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Google reviews score4.8/5
Facebook reviews score 4.6/5
Total reviews4.7/5
Score consistency 4.8/5
Expertise5/5
Course Variety5/5
Trainer Quality5/5
Student Satisfaction4/5

Vertical Institute is a Registered Training Provider trusted by more than 40,000 professionals and big names like Shopee and Singtel. You can tell they’ve figured out what modern teams actually need.

For corporate programs, most companies are eligible for SFEC, a one-time $10,000 training credit that covers up to 90% of the fees. This means your team could end up paying as little as $64.35 out of pocket.

Their trainers come straight from industry giants like Google, Grab, and Alibaba, so you’re learning from people who have solved real-world challenges. Not only that, their courses are built with a Singapore-specific industry context.

After finishing your course, you could tap into their network of hiring partners looking for fresh talent. Just know that their team isn’t always the fastest to respond.

Pros

  • Trusted by more than 40,000 professionals
  • Has big-name corporate clients
  • Most companies are eligible for SFEC
  • Trainers come from industry giants
  • Offers Singapore-specific courses
  • Has a network of hiring partners

Cons

  • Lack of responsiveness

Recommended for anyone looking to upskill 

“Completing the Data Analytics Bootcamp with Vertical Institute was an excellent experience. Lindsay made complex data concepts easy to grasp and guided us through the lessons that built practical skills and confidence. Highly recommended for anyone looking to upskill in data analytics!”

— Shawn Lim, Google Review

I learned the tools I needed for work

“Enjoyed the Gen AI course by Peter. I learned the tools I needed for work, such as building a custom GPT for my creatives. Super easy to pick up, as well as the course is concise, and the materials are great.”

— LJE, Google Review

4. SOQ International Academy

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Services: Business, Retail, Beauty

Location: 10 Anson Rd, #35-16, 23-08 International Plaza

Contact: +65 6996 3383

Business hours: Mon – Sun: 9 AM–6:30 PM

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Google reviews score4.9/5
Facebook reviews score 5/5
Total reviews4.95
Score consistency 5/5
Expertise5/5
Course Variety5/5
Trainer Quality3/5
Student Satisfaction4/5

Established in 2013, SOQ International Academy is registered with SkillsFuture Singapore under the Ministry of Education. 

They offer a wide range of business-focused WSQ courses like Integrated Digital Marketing with Generative AI. Their curriculum leans towards practical skills rather than theory—very helpful in the modern workplace.

If you’re in the beauty or retail sector, they offer courses that fit perfectly. Examples include Deliver Excellence in Customer Experience or Product Advisory Skills for the Beauty Care Industry.

We love that their trainers have years of hands-on experience and are all certified by ACTA and ACLP. Keep in mind that we heard complaints about subpar teaching methods from former students.

Don’t miss their job matching program after your course, where you can get connected to potential employers.

Pros

  • Over 10 years of experience
  • Registered with SkillsFuture Singapore
  • Has business-focused WSQ courses
  • ACTA and ACLOP-certified trainers
  • Has a job matching program

Cons

  • Reports of subpar teachers

Environment is so supportive and inspiring

“Grateful to be studying AI tools like Copilot, Suno, and ChatGPT at SOQ International Institute. The environment here is so supportive and inspiring—it truly makes learning enjoyable. Big thanks to the amazing staff, especially my instructor, Mr Lee Chee Leong, for their patience, expertise, and encouragement. Learning here feels like a journey I’m excited to be on! 🙏✨”

— Oi Chan NG, Google Review

The course is very useful and practical

“This is a very interesting and fun-loving class, which I had attended using the Skill Future Fund. The course is named WSQ Colour Concept Application Course. The trainer is very professional and the course is very useful and practical.”

— Janice Aw, Google Review

5. BELLS Institute of Higher Learning

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Services: Tech, Workshop, PDPA, Career Growth

Location: 2 Leng Kee Rd, #04-08 Thye Hong Centre

Contact: +65 6473 3936

Business hours: Mon – Fri: 9 AM–6 PM

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Google reviews score4.9/5
Facebook reviews score 4.5/5
Total reviews4.7/5
Score consistency 4.8/5
Expertise5/5
Course Variety5/5
Trainer Quality5/5
Student Satisfaction3/5

BELLS Institute of Higher Learning has been around for more than 15 years, with industry partners like e2i and NTUC. They have nine training centres, making learning very accessible—no wonder they’ve managed to help over 150,000 adults already.

For professionals, their popular picks include AI Tools, Robotic Process Automation, and Digital Technology—things you need to stay relevant in a fast-changing workplace. 

Companies can also book fun learning workshops like Murder in the Kitchen—a murder mystery mixed with a baking challenge. It sounds quirky, but it actually teaches useful workplace skills like teamwork and creative problem-solving.

Funding-wise, we think they’re pretty generous—besides the usual SkillsFuture Credit, learners can also use a SkillsFuture Mid-Career top-up of $4,000, Absentee Payroll funding, PSEA, UTAP, and ETSS. Your course can end up being 90% to 100% covered.

On the other hand, their customer service could apparently be a hit-or-miss experience.

Pros

  • More than 15 years of experience
  • Has nine training centres
  • Wide range of professional courses
  • Several company workshops
  • Various types of subsidy support

Cons

  •  Reports of bad customer service

Created a supportive and motivating environment

“I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to Clara and Kenny from BELLS Institute of Higher Learning. Their clear guidance, patience, and commitment to our learning made every session meaningful. They created a supportive and motivating environment that truly helped me grow.”

— Doris Leong, Google Review

Kept every session lively, engaging, and enjoyable

“I recently attended the 5G & AI course, and it was absolutely fantastic! Mr. Choong Che Liang is an outstanding instructor — incredibly knowledgeable, clear in his explanations, and able to make even the most complex topics easy to understand. He’s also incredibly patient, always taking the time to guide us and answer every question. What really stood out was his great sense of humour, which kept every session lively, engaging, and enjoyable. This course exceeded my expectations, and Mr. Choong Che Liang made the learning experience truly memorable. Highly, highly recommended!”

— Tommy Lai, Google Review