Taking up self-study industry qualifications? SkillsFuture subsidies may not apply to your programme

Qualifications for chartered accountants and chartered financial analysts, for instance, have no SkillsFuture subsidies that apply to them. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
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SINGAPORE - The national push for people to increase their workplace skills is constantly being ramped up, but funding remains limited for those pursuing examination-based professional qualifications with a self-study format.

Qualifications for chartered accountants and chartered financial analysts, for instance, have no SkillsFuture subsidies that apply to them, despite being widely recognised by employers.

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