Training & Development
Explore SSI's innovative learning approaches and wide range of courses tailored to social service professionals.
Last updated 20 April 2026
Overview
At the Social Service Institute (SSI), learning extends beyond the classroom. In line with our forward-looking strategy to stay relevant and innovative, we believe that informal and social learning are just as important as formal training. Learning can take place anywhere and at any time, and technology is essential to creating novel and rewarding experiences.
We are redefining learning in the social service and non-profit sectors by using innovative methodologies and technology-driven solutions to provide professionals with the skills they need to make a significant impact.
SSI provides training programmes that cover a wide range of areas in the social service sector. While each category focusses on a distinct area, professionals are urged to take a horizontal learning strategy, acquiring cross-industry information to develop a well-rounded skill set for their roles.
Featured courses
Keep up to date with carefully curated courses that will strengthen your knowledge and abilities in the field of social services. Discover training programmes that provide you the skills you need to have greater impact in your position.
Learn more about the programmes for your learning and development needs via our course training directory.
Find out more about the course schedule and registration dates.
Course categories
Board development
Gain specialised training to enhance your leadership as a non-profit board member.
Caregiving
Learn self-care and communication strategies to better support care recipients.
Children, youth, and family
Strengthen your ability to support children, youths, and families in social services.
Continuing Education and Training Courses
Gain recognised certifications and diplomas to advance your career in social services.
Cross sector
Build essential skills and knowledge for a rewarding career in the social service sector.
Disability
Learn to identify disabilities and apply effective intervention strategies.
Eldercare
Help seniors maintain their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being.
Leadership
Develop essential management and strategic capabilities for professionals at all level.
Mental health
Develop skills to support individuals facing mental health challenges.
Management and organisation development
Acquire key leadership skills to drive organisational growth in social services.
Volunteer management and development
Enhance your skills as a volunteer or volunteer manager to maximise impact. Social Service Institute Re
Complimentary courses
To enable more accessible and timely learning, the Social Service Institute (SSI) has doubled its e-learning resources from 50 hours to more than 100 hours of complimentary content, available from April 2024. These courses are carefully curated to provide resources on competency areas that social service professionals have requested for additional support. Available online, these flexible courses allow you to learn at your own pace whilst accessing training materials that address real learning needs identified by practitioners in the field.
Discover complimentary courses via the course training directory.
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ILTMS Maintenance Schedule
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Resources
Training grants and funding
SSI training grants to support your professional development in the social service sector. Eligible participants can receive subsidies of up to 90% for both short courses and academic programmes.
Charities Capability Fund – (CCF Training Grant)
The training grant aims to raise the standards of productivity, operational, governance and management capabilities.
Professional Capability Grant (PCG)
Dedicated to strengthening social service agencies by enhancing their manpower and professional capacity.
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Funding
SkillsFuture Singapore supports a wide range of training programmes to help individuals stay relevant and competitive.
Note: To receive PCG funding, applicant must be a staff member from NCSS member Social Service Agencies or MSF-funded agencies (including Employment Pass/S Pass/Work Permit holders), maintain at least 75% attendance, and pass all assessments. Please note that failing to meet these requirements will result in participants bearing the full course fees.
The respective grant or fund terms and conditions apply.