Course Application
Before you apply
1. Look for the course that meets your professional and personal growth development goals
2. Select your desired course
3. Check the course details and entry requirements carefully on the course webpage to see if you possess the minimum qualifications and relevant work experience required by the course
Our Part-Time Diplomas, Specialist Diplomas and modular courses typically commence in April, June and October. Please check the course webpage for the latest details and take note of the application opening and closing dates.
Click here to browse the list of courses offered.
How to apply
Documents Required for Applications for Part-time Diplomas, Specialist Diplomas, SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes
Please prepare scanned copies of the documents listed below for uploading before you proceed to the online application.
- Highest Education Certificate and Highest Academic Transcripts
- 2nd Highest Education Certificate and Academic Transcripts (if any)
- Curriculum vitae/resume stating employment history, job titles and job description of all employment
- NS exemption letter / supporting document to attend course while serving NS (if applicable)
Conditional Offer for Part-time Diplomas, Specialist Diplomas, Diploma (Conversion)
If you are a graduating student in the current academic year, you may use your latest result to apply for the programme. If eligible, you will receive a Conditional Offer for your course prior to completing your Nitec / Higher Nitec / Diploma course. A Conditional Offer means your place of study will be confirmed after you have submitted proof of completion of your studies in the Polytechnic or Institute of Technical Education (ITE).
Who is it for?
Conditional Offer is for eligible students who are graduating from local Polytechnics / ITE in the current academic year but have not received your official certificate.
How does it work?
When applying for our programmes, you will need to submit a Letter of Certification (or equivalent) issued by your institution as a supporting document to prove that you are in your final semester of studies.
Application outcome
Applicants with a Conditional Offer will have to submit proof of completion of your studies in STEP student portal. Once you meet the conditions of your offer, you can expect to receive an official Offer Letter for the programme. Your Conditional Offer will be revoked if you do not meet the admissions criteria of the programme.
Submitting final documents
Applicants with a Conditional Offer Letter will be informed via email on how to proceed with the submission of the results or Letter of Certification for completion. Once you meet the conditions of your offer, you can expect to receive an official Offer Letter for the programme. Your conditional offer will be revoked if you do not meet the admissions criteria of the programme.
For company-sponsored applicants, please take note of the following:
- Participants are to notify the company of interest to apply for the course.
- Training Administrator from the company: Refer to this guide for sponsoring employees for courses.
- Company-sponsored employee: Refer to this guide to apply for the course.
After you apply
You will be informed of your application status about 1 month before the course starts. Applicants may be required to sit for an entrance test or go through an interview.
Successful applicants will be informed via email on how to proceed with the enrolment process and payment of course fees.
Module Exemption and Module Credit & Grade Transfer
Applicants who wish to apply for Module Exemption, and/or Module Credit & Grade Transfer are to do so after being accepted into the course, but before the course commencement. You can do so at the STEP student portal under the “Request & task” menu. Please note that all Module Exemption/ Module Credit & Grade Transfer applications are subject to approval.
How to pay
Payment can be made via the following methods:
e-Payment
- Credit cards (Visa/Mastercard)
- Direct Debit
SkillsFuture (SF) Credit
Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA)