Continuing Professional Education:
Professional Certificates
Designed with the National Social Work Competency Framework (NSWCF) in mind, our Professional Certificates are conducted in a multi-modal teaching method ranging from online lessons to classroom interactions.
Professional Certificate in Mental Health
This certificate aims to equip social workers in the community with knowledge and skills to manage clients with common mental health conditions and complex psycho-social presentations.
For: Social workers, case managers and community-based counsellors in the medical and social sectors; who have at least 3 years of experience working with clients with common mental health conditions; and more.
Duration
5 Courses over 7 Days
Upcoming Run
Aug to Nov 2025
Professional Certificate in Correctional Management
This certificate explores the sociological rationale for punishment and equips learners with the skills to deter crime, rehabilitate offenders, and navigate ethical dilemmas. Learners will develop cultural sensitivity and apply evidence-based interventions and reflective practice techniques to enhance their practice.
For: Social workers and social service practitioners in the criminal justice system and anyone who has an interest in issues relating to crime, deviance, and criminal justice.
Duration
4 Courses over 8 Days
Upcoming Run
Aug to Oct 2025
Professional Certificate in Systemic Practice
This 12-session practice-based training programme hopes to offer a platform for practitioners to begin the deliberation for them to outline the pattern that nurtures the competencies of a culturally appropriate systemic practitioner capable of offering culturally and religiously appropriate inclusive response.
For: Social workers counsellors and social service practitioners working with individuals, couples, families and the community; Healthcare Professionals with an interest in cross-discipline and cross-cultural learning.
Duration
6 Courses over 6 Days
Upcoming Run
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Professional Certificate in Child Protection
This certificate allows participants to better understand the child protection system and work in Singapore.
For: Social workers, school counsellors, student welfare officers and individuals who work on child protection issues, and have a Degree in Social Work or Psychology, or have at least 1 year of experience in working closely with Child Protective Service on child protection concerns if you graduate in other degree disciplines.
Duration
4 Courses over 7 Days
Upcoming Run
TBC
Professional Certificate in Clinical Practice – Dementia Care
This certificate provides knowledge and skills, through Person Centered Care principles, for practitioners to be more effective in their direct work with Persons with Dementia and/or caregivers.
For: Social workers, counsellors, case workers, community workers who work with Persons with Dementia and their caregivers; with two years of relevant work experience of working with Persons with Dementia and/or their caregivers.
Duration
4 Courses over 6 Days
Upcoming Run
TBC