Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Course

– The Straits Times, 25 September 2022

With the potential to become the next revolutionary, new-age technology solutions provider in various different industries such as Healthcare, Real Estate and many more, Blockchain technology has been making waves in today’s digital world!

Many industry leaders and experts today are expecting to see major breakthroughs in the coming years and that is why we are seeing a rapid demand for skilled talents in the Blockchain industry today. 

Acquiring skills in Blockchain development today can give you a competitive edge and unlock a world of career opportunities.

The IBF Standards Training Scheme (“IBF-STS”) provides funding for training and assessment programmes accredited under the Skills Framework for Financial Services.

For our training programmes that are IBF-accredited, eligible Singaporeans & PRs may receive funding support under the IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS), subjected to all eligibility criteria being met.

For more information on the funding support, please visit: https://www.ibf.org.sg/programmes/Pages/IBF-STS.aspx

To check your SkillsFuture credit balance, please follow these steps:

1. Go to https://myskillsfuture.gov.sg
2. Click on ‘Submit SkillsFuture Credit Claims’
3. Login with your SingPass
4. Click on the arrow (>) at the top right hand corner. You will be able to see a drop-down list of your Available SkillsFuture Credits.

After you have registered for a course, a VI representative will reach out to guide you with the SkillsFuture Credits

*Please note that our courses are not eligible for “Additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support)’. You will only be able to use available credits from ‘SkillsFuture Credit’ and ‘One-off SkillsFuture Credit Top-Up’.

Yes, all our courses are eligible for Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) Funding. NTUC Union members can use UTAP to offset 50% of unfunded course fees (capped at $500 per year).

This claim must be done after completion of the course. Please refer to the UTAP FAQ for more information.

Yes, you can utilise both at the same time. UTAP can only be applied after SFC has been applied.

For illustration purposes only:

The IBF funding support works on a nett fee model. This means that the subsidy is applied upfront, and you will only need to pay the balance course fees after the subsidy. For example, if you are eligible for 70% subsidy, you only need to pay the remaining 30% upfront.

To be eligible, you’ll have to meet the following prerequisites.

For Self-Sponsored:

All Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) that are physically based in Singapore and successfully complete the course will be eligible.

• Be a Singaporean Citizen or PR based in Singapore
• Minimum of 75% attendance (this means that you must attend at least 6 out of 7 lessons)
• Pass the final assessment

Any balance course fees can be offset using your SkillsFuture Credits & NTUC UTAP funding.

For Company-Sponsored:

• Be from Financial Institutions that are regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) (either licensed / exempted from licensing) or Fintech companies that are registered with the Singapore Fintech Association.
• Be a Singaporean Citizen or PR physically based in Singapore
• Minimum of 75% attendance (this means that you must attend at least 6 out of 7 lessons)
• Pass the final assessment

Email: contact@verticalinstitute.com
Phone: 6950 7023

You will need to have your own personal laptop/PC to attend the course.

Upon successful completion of this IBF-accredited course, participants will be awarded a blockchain and cryptocurrency certification recognised by employers in Singapore. VI alumni use their course certificate to demonstrate skills to employers and their LinkedIn network.

Our programmes are well-regarded by top companies, who contribute to our curriculum and use our courses to train their own teams.

Your attendance is only counted if you attend a makeup class.

Apart from the Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Course, Vertical Institute presents numerous in-demand courses in Singapore. These are additional pathways that you can consider to carve out a career in the tech industry.

1. Data Analytics Course
2. Cybersecurity Course
3. Digital Marketing Course
4. UX Design Course
5. Advanced Data Analytics Course

With these resources, students have the opportunity to cultivate their tech skills and set a strong foundation for a successful career in the ever-evolving technology industry. Singaporeans and PRs are eligible for government course subsidies at Vertical Institute.

Refund Policy: The initial $100 deposit and any course fees paid are strictly non-refundable. The only event in which we will refund your $100 deposit is if you are using SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the remaining course fees after funding support.

Withdrawal Policy: If you drop out of a course halfway / fail to meet the minimum attendance requirements / fail to submit and pass the assessment, IBF will not subsidise your course fees, and you will be liable for the full course fee amount. Vertical Institute reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the trainee if he/she did not fulfil the eligibility criteria.

• Be aged 21 and above
• Possess basic computer literacy (equivalent to Level 2)
• Hold a minimum of one of the following academic qualifications:
  • GCE “N”, “O” or “A” Level
  • NITEC
  • Diploma or higher
• Have at least 2 years of working experience
• Demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to or higher than any of the following:
  • Pass in GCE “N” or “O” Level English
  • WPLN Level 5
  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT score between 46–59

If you are unsure about your eligibility, feel free to reach out to our team for a quick assessment.

To meet SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) attendance requirements, you must attend at least 75% of the course. This is equivalent to completing at least 6 out of 7 lessons in Vertical Institute’s courses.

To meet SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) course completion requirements, you must achieve at least 75% attendance and receive a ‘Competent’ grade in all required assessments/examinations, or submit any capstone project work (if any) stated in the course requirements.

Additionally, participants must complete course feedback surveys and meet any specific course requirements, such as those for WSQ qualifications.