Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

What is Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)?

UTAP is a training benefit for NTUC members to defray their cost of training. This benefit is to encourage more NTUC members to go for skills upgrading.

NTUC members enjoy 50% *unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP.

*Unfunded course fee refers to the balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidy. This excludes GST, registration fees, misc. fees etc.

All NTUC members can apply. For more information , please click here and refer to "How to apply for UTAP?"

What are the courses offered by SIRS that are eligible for this training benefit?

Majority of SIRS' courses are eligible for UTAP application.

1. Please click here to search for the approved courses.
2. Select “Singapore Institute of Retail Studies” under Training Provider.

How do I apply for a course with SIRS under UTAP?

Visit the course page on the SIRS' website and apply through our online registration forms. We will then contact you on the course status and payment details.

For enquiries on SIRS courses, you can either email us at courses@sirs.edu.sg or call 6222-7477.

For criteria to be eligible for UTAP, click here and refer to ‘Who can apply?’.

Upon completion of course, login to the U Portal account to submit the UTAP application.

Where can I get more information on UTAP?

For more information on UTAP, please visit UTAP or contact any of the following for related matters: