Course Fee Funding for Employer-Sponsored Training (Course Fee Grant)
Course fee subsidies for employers who sponsor Singapore Citizen, PR and LTVP+ employees for SWDA-funded courses. The subsidy is applied upfront by the training provider, so the employer pays only the nett fee.
- Support
- Tier 1 courses (emerging skills/employability, e.g. SkillsFuture Series, WPLN): up to 70% baseline; up to 90% for SCs aged 40+ (Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy) or SME-sponsored employees (ETSS); up to 95% for persons with disabilities on SG Enable-supported courses. Tier 2 courses (CASL, WSQ, regulatory): up to 50% baseline; up to 70% for SCs 40+ or SME-sponsored employees.
- Maximum funding
- No fixed cap published
- How to apply
- Training provider enrolment via TPGateway; employer access via OurWorkforce / Corppass
- Apply before starting?
- Yes, before any commitment or payment
Recent changes
Funding table effective 31 Dec 2025 (two-tier structure). No Budget 2026 change to rates found. Agency renamed SWDA from 1 Jul 2026.
Who is eligible
- Registered and operating in Singapore
- Trainees are Singapore Citizens, PRs or LTVP+ holders
- Course is SWDA-funded and listed in the SkillsFuture for Business Course Directory
- Course fee is fully paid by the employer (employer-sponsored)
- Trainee meets attendance and assessment requirements
Quick eligibility check
- 1. Is the employee a Singapore Citizen, PR or LTVP+ holder?
- 2. Is the course SWDA-funded and listed in the Course Directory?
- 3. Will your company pay the full course fee (employer-sponsored)?
- 4. Is the employee aged 40 or above and a Singapore Citizen (for higher funding)?
- 5. Is your company an SME (not more than 200 employees or not more than $100m turnover) for ETSS rates?
- 6. Will the employee meet the course attendance and assessment requirements?
0 of 6 answered.
What it covers
- Course fees for SWDA-funded courses (excluding GST)
How to apply
- Find an eligible course in the SkillsFuture for Business Course Directory
- Enrol the employee as employer-sponsored with the registered training provider
- Pay the nett course fee (after funding) to the provider
- Make sure the employee meets attendance and assessment requirements
Processing time: Subsidy applied upfront at enrolment
Claims: No employer claim for the course fee grant; the training provider receives the grant directly. If the trainee fails attendance or assessment, the employer may have to pay the full fee.
Documents you need
- No separate application; the training provider submits enrolment to SWDA
- Employee NRIC/FIN details and sponsorship confirmation to the provider
- Corppass account for employer e-services
Frequently asked questions
What is the Course Fee Funding for Employer-Sponsored Training?
Course fee subsidies for employers who sponsor Singapore Citizen, PR and LTVP+ employees for SWDA-funded courses. The subsidy is applied upfront by the training provider, so the employer pays only the nett fee.
How much funding does Course Fee Grant give?
Tier 1 courses (emerging skills/employability, e.g. SkillsFuture Series, WPLN): up to 70% baseline; up to 90% for SCs aged 40+ (Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy) or SME-sponsored employees (ETSS); up to 95% for persons with disabilities on SG Enable-supported courses. Tier 2 courses (CASL, WSQ, regulatory): up to 50% baseline; up to 70% for SCs 40+ or SME-sponsored employees.
Who is eligible for Course Fee Grant?
Applicants must be registered and operating in Singapore. Trainees are Singapore Citizens, PRs or LTVP+ holders Course is SWDA-funded and listed in the SkillsFuture for Business Course Directory Course fee is fully paid by the employer (employer-sponsored) Trainee meets attendance and assessment requirements
How do I apply for Course Fee Grant?
Apply through Training provider enrolment via TPGateway; employer access via OurWorkforce / Corppass. You must apply before the project starts or any payment is made. Processing time: Subsidy applied upfront at enrolment.
What documents do I need for Course Fee Grant?
No separate application; the training provider submits enrolment to SWDA; Employee NRIC/FIN details and sponsorship confirmation to the provider; Corppass account for employer e-services.
Sources
Information last verified on 23 Oct 2026. Grant rules change often. Always confirm with Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) before you apply.