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Social Service Institute

The Social Service Institute offers training and collaboration to upskill sector professionals, fostering a future-ready social service sector.

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Last updated 5 May 2025

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Overview

As a key team in the Capability Group of NCSS, the Social Service Institute is the only Continuing Education and Training (CET) centre for the social service sector, recognised by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).

SSI develops the social service workforce by offering Continuing Education and Training provisions, through various learning modalities to enhance the competencies of sector professionals.

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Training and development courses

Find out our latest training courses and programmes within our ten course categories.

Continuing Education & Training (CET)
Gain professional certification and diploma accreditation in social service.

Cross sector
Be equipped with skills and knowledge necessary for the social service sector.

Children, youth and family
Broaden your expertise to work with children and youths in family social services.

Disability
Learn how to identity various common disabilities and implement intervention strategies.

Mental health
Develop your knowledge and skills in supporting individuals with mental health conditions.

Eldercare
Support the physical, cognitive, social and emotional skills development in seniors.

Board development
Benefit from specialised courses designed to meet the needs of non-profit Board Members.

Management and organisation development
Be equipped with fundamental skills for industry leaders to meet management and organisational needs within the sector.

Volunteer management and development
Enhance your competency and proficiency as volunteers and volunteer managers.

Caregiving
Practice self-care and develop effective communication strategies to build stronger bond with care recipients.

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Sign up for SSI Connect, our monthly newsletter that provides updates on upcoming courses and events, as well as insights on the sector from our research.

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