NUS CET500

Application for the August 2021 intake will open in April 2021. We look forward to your return visit for our refreshed course catalogue then.

WHAT IS NUS CET500

We today live in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) world that is constantly disrupted by digital transformation and new technologies.

The key to staying ahead in the future economy is to innovate and embrace lifelong learning – to be equipped with the right mix of hard technical skills and generic soft skills.

As a proud champion of lifelong learning, NUS has developed the NUS CET500 programme for the general public, which seeks to provide individuals with the latest knowledge and skills demanded in today’s digital workplace.

NUS CET500’s VALUE PROPOSITION

Leveraging on the multidisciplinary expertise of 17 NUS Faculties and Schools, NUS CET500 offers a comprehensive, curated catalogue of Continuing Education and Training (CET) courses that are all SSG-approved. These courses are guided by the Singapore government’s Industry Transformation Maps, with a focus on emerging skills areas identified under the SkillsFuture Series.

Members of the public can choose from more than 360 short and modular courses across 10 disciplines, which also includes Industry 4.0 type of courses on technical and generic skills:

Technical skills and competencies

Generic skills and competencies

NUS CET500 IN SUMMARY

Applicable at the workplace

NUS CET500 courses are skills-based and industry-relevant to ensure that the knowledge and skills gained are highly sought after and applicable at the workplace.

Choose from a wide array of contemporary courses

NUS CET500 comprises a comprehensive catalogue of courses across various disciplines that have been curated from 17 NUS Faculties and Schools.

Choose between short or modular courses

Modular courses are typically up to 18 weeks in length and short courses range from 1 to 5 days, with lessons conducted either during the day and/or evenings.