Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

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 they sign up for courses supported under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees, for courses attended between 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2025.

Take a look at the UTAP brochure for more information related to the funding. If you're interested in applying, refer to the step by step guide. Please visit NTUC’s website if you require further information. 

The following Prosci programmes (both in-person or virtual delivery) are eligible for UTAP funding:

  • Prosci Change Management Certification Programme
  • Prosci Integrating Agile and Change Management Workshop
  • Prosci Virtual Taking Charge of Change Workshop

    Funding for all the workshops will expire on 31st March 2025, subject to the successfully renewal by NTUC.

Pricing Illustration

Illustration: 
(a) Full Course Fees (before Subsidy): $5,950* (plus GST)
(b) Less UTAP Funding -$250
(c) You Pay: $5,700 (plus GST)
*course fees are only for illustration purposes and may be subjected to changes

Terms and conditions apply.

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Who can apply?

All NTUC members can apply for UTAP. However, the following criteria must be met to be eligible for UTAP:

  1. Paid-up NTUC membership before course commenced, throughout whole course duration and at the point of claim

  2. Course by training provider must be supported under UTAP, and training must commence within the supported period

  3. Course must not be fully funded through company sponsorship or other types of funding

  4. You must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each application and sat for all prescribed examination(s), if any
  5. UTAP application must be submitted within 6 months after course completion

Should trainees have queries on the funding scheme, they can email to UTAP@e2i.com.sg or call NTUC Membership Hotline at 6213-8008.

How do I check my NTUC membership status?

You may check your NTUC membership status by calling the hotline at 6213 8008 and select the following options:

  • Press 1 for member
  • Provide your NRIC number
  • Press 1 again to check your membership status

How to apply

Step 1: Click on 'Search Course' under the "Skills Upgrade Available" tab to find out if the course and training provider is supported under UTAP.

Step 2: Register for course with training provider and attend training. For course information and enrolment, please contact the training provider.

Step 3: Login to the U Portal account to submit the UTAP application. NTUC Members should apply for their UTAP claim within 6 months after the course ends. Late applications will be rejected.

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Useful Info

  • To support your UTAP claim, you may be requested to submit a copy of your course certificate/tax invoice/statement of attendance via e-mail. Please ensure that you kept a copy of your supporting documents for audit checks when necessary.

  • Before applying for UTAP, please ensure your training commences within the supported period. Application of UTAP on training that starts after the expiry date will be rejected.

  • Only Ordinary Branch )OB), General Branch (GB) and OB/UCLUB members who are paying $117/year will be eligible