NTUC U SME Branch Officials Training Programme

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

1. Who can attend this Training Programme?
 NTUC U SME Branch Officials.

2. How do I become an NTUC U SME Branch Official?

Branch Officials are jointly nominated by their company and NTUC as part of their career development to take on greater responsibilities, and to lead and strive for the mutual interests of the Company and the employees. Branch Officials will be supported by the Account Manager from NTUC U SME.

You need to be nominated as a NTUC U SME Branch Official in order to attend the courses in this Training Programme. To be nominated, please contact your NTUC U SME Account Manager for more information.

Branch Official Eligibility Criteria:

- Employee of company

- Singaporean or Singapore PR

- Existing NTUC Member without payment arrears.

3. Who delivers the courses in this Training Programme?
Trainers from the Ong Teng Cheong Labour Leadership Institute (OTCi). 

4. Why should I attend the courses?

i. The courses seek to provide NTUC U SME Branch Officials with the knowledge and skillsets to develop personally and professionally.

ii. The courses are a great opportunity to network with other Branch Officials to build connections and expand one's knowledge, over group discussions during the course, tea breaks and lunch.

iii. All participants will receive an e-certificate after each course.

5. How do I graduate from this Training Programme?

You can graduate after meeting the following requirements:

a) Completed three Foundation Level courses, and

b) Completed six Advanced Level courses

Aspiring graduates may be given the opportunity to participate in Flagship Courses, Professional Certifications and Diploma Courses to further enhance their skillsets and gain professional recognition.

6. How long does it take to graduate from this Training Programme?
The Training Programme is structured in a way that takes into account the busy schedules of our NTUC U SME Branch Officials. As such, you can take the courses in this Training Programme at your own pace and complete them in a recommended period of 2 years. However, if you would like to graduate earlier, you can complete the courses within 1.5 years.

7. What is the difference between Foundation Level and Advanced Level courses?

The Foundation Level courses provide participants with basic knowledge and skills on foundational Industrial Relations competencies. Advanced Level courses cover a comprehensive range of topics pertinent to Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Membership, Employment and Employability, and Leadership Soft Skills. 

8. What if I missed the Foundation Level courses? Can I still attend the Advanced Level courses?
You can attend the Foundation Level and Advanced Level courses in any sequence. For instance, you can attend Advanced Level courses before attending the Foundation Level courses.

If you missed the Foundation Level courses, you can still attend them when they are next made available.

See training calendar above for courses offered this year.

9.  What are the course fees?
NTUC U SME will fully subsidize the course fees.

10. I want to attend the courses in this Training Programme? What do I do now?

You need to be nominated as a NTUC U SME Branch Official in order to attend the courses. To be nominated, please contact your NTUC U SME Account Manager for more information.

For current NTUC U SME Branch Officials, do stay tuned and look out for the registration link for respective courses which will be sent nearer to the date of the course. 

Should you have further enquiries, please direct them to your NTUC U SME Account Manager. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!