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More information on Training and Adult Educator Professional Pathway (TAEPP)
TAEPP is a new professional pathway (TAEPP) developed to further professionalise the Training and Adult Education (TAE) sector. The TAEPP provides a structured pathway for the skills development of Adult Educators (AEs) in delivering quality Continuing Education and Training (CET).
The National Adult Educator Registry, under the TAEPP framework, serves as the national benchmark to ensure the quality of AEs. To maintain their Registry status, AEs must also complete at least 40 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours and at least 80 practice hours every two years, depending on their tier, with all CPD and practice hours counted from 1 April 2026.
The National Adult Educator Registry, under the TAEPP framework, serves as the national benchmark to ensure the quality of AEs. To maintain their Registry status, AEs must also complete at least 40 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours and at least 80 practice hours every two years, depending on their tier, with all CPD and practice hours counted from 1 April 2026.
From 1 April 2026, AEs who wish to deliver SSG-supported training will be required to be on the national AE registry under TAEPP.
The registration process for the AEs will commence from 1 October 2025 to facilitate the onboarding process.
The registration process for the AEs will commence from 1 October 2025 to facilitate the onboarding process.
AEs who wish to deliver SSG-supported training are required to be on the registry. These AEs include trainers, assessors and curriculum developers taking on full time employment, part time adjuncts, freelancers on gig jobs as well as industry practitioners with domain expertise.
AEs are key to keeping Singapore’s workforce competitive by supporting continuous learning and upskilling. A competent AE ensures effective learning that benefits both individuals and organisations.
Currently, AEs who complete the WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP 2.0) are certified to conduct SSG-supported training and there is no requirement for ongoing skills renewal.
The TAEPP is a national level effort to transit to a continuous professional development model, ensuring AEs stay industry-relevant and pedagogically updated.
Currently, AEs who complete the WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP 2.0) are certified to conduct SSG-supported training and there is no requirement for ongoing skills renewal.
The TAEPP is a national level effort to transit to a continuous professional development model, ensuring AEs stay industry-relevant and pedagogically updated.
AEs can look forward to participating in Continuous Professional Development programmes and workshops, especially those that relate to fast-evolving and dynamic sectors (such as ICT, Cybersecurity, and Generative AI). This will provide a timely pathway to induct AEs into new skill areas.
The TAEPP requirements are aligned with AEs’ work environment.
IAL, with sector leads and industry partners, will identify key skills in pedagogy and industry domains to keep the CPDs relevant. CPD hours can be earned through training, workshops, conferences and workplace learning.
Please note that CPD and practice hours will only be counted from 1 April 2026.
IAL, with sector leads and industry partners, will identify key skills in pedagogy and industry domains to keep the CPDs relevant. CPD hours can be earned through training, workshops, conferences and workplace learning.
Please note that CPD and practice hours will only be counted from 1 April 2026.
Existing SkillsFuture subsidies continue to be available for SSG-supported programmes at prevailing rates. AEs who are also union members can utilise NTUC/ESU’s Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) for professional development courses within the UTAP directory.
With the TAEPP, the TAE ecosystem is expected to become more inclusive, bringing more experts and industry practitioners into the pool of certified AEs.
IAL and SSG are working with industry partners to identify and onboard domain experts as registered AEs to recognise their credentials, experience, expertise and skills competencies. This includes industry-specific trainers who had completed the Accelerated Industry-centric Training Pathways (AITPs) programme and certified to train in their domain areas.
IAL and SSG are working with industry partners to identify and onboard domain experts as registered AEs to recognise their credentials, experience, expertise and skills competencies. This includes industry-specific trainers who had completed the Accelerated Industry-centric Training Pathways (AITPs) programme and certified to train in their domain areas.
Currently, the new TAEPP will only be mandatory for AEs who wish to deliver SSG-supported training. We welcome AEs delivering non SSG-supported training to join the registry.
With TAEPP, training providers can access a central registry of AEs qualified to deliver SSG-supported training. This also streamlines admin and TAEPP registration renewal processes.
From 1 April 2026, only AEs registered under TAEPP may deliver SSG-supported training. Training providers are encouraged to register their AEs before this date.
From 1 April 2026, only AEs registered under TAEPP may deliver SSG-supported training. Training providers are encouraged to register their AEs before this date.
As the National Centre of Excellence for Adult Learning, IAL will implement and maintain the TAEPP, manage AE registration and renewals, as well as curate a CPD course repository in collaboration with institute of higher learning and industry partners.
SSG will oversee policy and quality assurance. ESU will support AEs by mediating with employers and training providers, providing employment assistance, and highlighting relevant skills and training opportunities.
SSG will oversee policy and quality assurance. ESU will support AEs by mediating with employers and training providers, providing employment assistance, and highlighting relevant skills and training opportunities.
AEs who are also union members can utilise the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) for professional development courses within the UTAP directory from NTUC and the Education Services Union (ESU). UTAP funding may be used for selected CPD courses, depending on course eligibility. Please refer to the UTAP website for the latest details: https://www.ntuc.org.sg/uportal/programmes/union-training-assistance-programme.
No membership fee will be charged for application to the National AE Registry until 31 March 2026. Details on application and renewal related fees after this date will be shared later.
Current active AEP members will be automatically transitioned to the National AE Registry under TAEPP. AEN members will be required to register manually. Please check your email for more details.
Current active AEP members will be automatically transitioned to the National AE Registry under TAEPP. They will be assigned to their respective tier based on their credentials. Please check your email for more details.
Current AITP graduates will be automatically transitioned to the National AE Registry under TAEPP. Please check your email for more details.
From 1 April 2026, all AEs delivering SSG-supported training will be required to be on the National AE Registry.
From 1 April 2026, all AEs delivering SSG-supported training will be required to be on the National AE Registry.
Registration will open on 1 October 2025, and applications can be made through the National AE Registry portal via Singpass.
AEs can register using Singpass, which will draw records from their Careers & Skills Passport (CSP). Eligible records such as ACTA and ACLP are verified automatically. However, if information is uploaded manually, a longer verification time may be required. Please only upload documents that are relevant to the National AE Registry eligibility criteria, as documents outside of this scope may take much longer to review and approve.
AEs can register using Singpass, which will draw records from their Careers & Skills Passport (CSP). They may also upload supporting documents directly into the National AE Registry system if needed. The process is expected to take about 15 minutes when using Singpass, but may take longer if done manually. Please refer to the National AE Registry portal for more details.
Yes, foreign and overseas adult educators are eligible to apply onto the National AE Registry with their email accounts.
AE tiering is based on the entry criteria set out under the Training and Adult Educator Professional Pathway (TAEPP). Click here for more details.
Each AE tier reflects different qualifications, experience, and professional achievements. Click here for more details.
AEs may progress to a higher tier by meeting the criteria set out in the Training and Adult Educator Professional Pathway (TAEPP), such as professional achievements or practice experience. Please refer to the National AE Registry portal for more details. If an AE wishes to move down a tier, they may submit a request through the feedback form.
Skills Badges can be earned through the Skills Credentialling. Click here for more details on how to apply for Skills Credentialling.
Please check with your institution’s Teaching and Learning Centre for guidance on this matter.
Please check with your institution’s Teaching and Learning Centre for guidance on this matter.
Please check with your institution’s Teaching and Learning Centre for guidance on this matter.
From 1 April 2026, Adult Educators (AEs) must complete at least 40 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours and 80 practice hours every two years to maintain their Registry status. CPD hour fulfilment requirements may vary depending on the AE tier. Click here for more details.
CPD modalities for fulfilment of TAEPP requirements include structured training, workshops and conferences, professional networks, self-directed learning, as well as informal and workplace learning. Together with ecosystem partners, the identification and recognition of critical, in-demand, and emerging skills in pedagogy and adult learning will be mapped and shared progressively. A minimum of 10 hours must be completed through IAL activities.
CPD activities listed on the official whitelist will be recognised. The whitelist, focused on adult learning courses, will be released from Q1 2026. Updates will be made available progressively on the National AE Registry portal. If you are an AE from an IHL, please consult your institution’s Teaching and Learning Centre for guidance. Together with ecosystem partners, the identification and recognition of critical, in-demand, and emerging skills in pedagogy and adult learning will be mapped and shared progressively.
CPD courses on the official whitelist will be recognised. The whitelist, which focuses on adult learning courses, will be released from Q1 2026. Updates will be made available progressively on the National AE Registry portal. Together with ecosystem partners, the identification and recognition of critical, in-demand, and emerging skills in pedagogy and adult learning will be mapped and shared progressively.
CPD courses on the official whitelist will be recognised. The whitelist, which focuses on adult learning courses, will be released from Q1 2026. Updates will be made available progressively on the National AE Registry portal. Together with ecosystem partners, the identification and recognition of critical, in-demand, and emerging skills in pedagogy and adult learning will be mapped and shared progressively.
Yes. CPD courses on the official whitelist will be recognised. The whitelist, which focuses on adult learning courses, will be released from Q1 2026. Updates will be made available progressively on the National AE Registry portal. Together with ecosystem partners, the identification and recognition of critical, in-demand, and emerging skills in pedagogy and adult learning will be mapped and shared progressively.
Yes. Training providers may curate and offer their own CPD courses, but these must undergo IAL's whitelisting process for approval. Only CPD courses on the official whitelist will be recognised. The whitelist, which focuses on adult learning courses, will be released from Q1 2026, and updates will be made available progressively on the National AE Registry portal. Together with ecosystem partners, the identification and recognition of critical, in-demand, and emerging skills in pedagogy and adult learning will be mapped and shared progressively.
Clocking of CPD hours will kickstart from 1 April 2026 onwards for renewal purposes to maintain Registry status.
From 1 April 2026, Adult Educators (AEs) must complete at least 40 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and 80 practice hours every two years to maintain their Registry status. Practice hour fulfilment requirements may vary depending on the AE tier. More information on practice hours criteria will be updated progressively on the National AE Registry portal from Q1 2026.
Practice hours for fulfilment of TAEPP requirements include training delivery, assessment, design and development work, as well as equivalent Training and Adult Education (TAE) activities. These may also include facilitation, curriculum development, assessment, or consultancy work, provided they are verifiable. Updates will be made available progressively on the National AE Registry portal from Q1 2026.
Yes, provided they are verifiable. Practice hours accepted under the Training and Adult Educator Professional Pathway (TAEPP) must be verifiable. Updates will be made available progressively on the National AE Registry portal in Q1 2026
Yes, provided they are verifiable. Practice hours accepted under the Training and Adult Educator Professional Pathway (TAEPP) must be verifiable. Updates will be made available progressively on the National AE Registry portal from Q1 2026
Yes, provided they are verifiable. Practice hours accepted under the Training and Adult Educator Professional Pathway (TAEPP) must be verifiable. Updates will be made available progressively on the National AE Registry portal from Q1 2026
AEs have the option to apply for Education Services Union (ESU) membership upon onboarding TAEPP. ESU will provide intermediary support on mediation matters between AEs and employers or Training Providers. They will also provide employment facilitation and assistance, as well as signpost industry relevant skills and training to the AEs.
You can register quickly using Singpass, which automatically pulls in your details. If you do not have Singpass, you may register using an email address.
You may update your email address by going back to the previous page and verifying the new email via OTP.
Personal information is retrieved directly from Singpass. Please update your details in your Singpass account first, then sync them in the National AE Registry.
The “Submit” button will only be enabled once your email is verified with an OTP and all required declarations are completed.
An OTP will expire if entered incorrectly too many times. Please request a new OTP and try again.
Details cannot be edited on the “Review” page. Please go back to the previous page to update your information.
Please ensure your account registration with Singpass was completed successfully. If registration was not completed, you will need to finish it before logging in.
This usually means that Singpass services are temporarily unavailable. Please try again later.
This usually means that Singpass services are temporarily unavailable. Please try again later.
If you registered with Singpass, you must log in using Singpass. Logging in with your Singpass email under the email login option will not work.
Please ensure you sign up using Singpass and log in with SingPass. If the login still fails, there may be a temporary technical issue with SingPass — please try again later. If you signed up without SingPass, please log in using your registered email and password. If the problem persists, click here to submit a feedback request to the TAEPP team for assistance.
A password reset can only be done if you still have access to your registered email. If you no longer have access, click here to submit a feedback request to the TAEPP team for assistance.
Please check your inbox, including spam and junk folders, for the OTP required to log in. If you still cannot access, request a new OTP.
The reset link is only sent to your registered email. Please ensure you are using the correct email, and check your spam or junk folder. If you still do not receive it, request a new reset link.
You cannot reuse your last five passwords or choose one that is too similar to a previous password. Please set a new and unique password.
OTPs are sent from [email protected] under “TAEPP Team.” Please check your spam or junk folder, wait a few minutes, or request a new OTP. If you still do not receive it, click here to submit a feedback request to the TAEPP team for assistance.
Profile updates can only be made before submission or after membership approval. If your membership is still pending review, you will not be able to update your profile until it is approved.
You should first sync your certificates from your Careers & Skills Passport (CSP). If the CSP option is not available for you, or if your certificates are not found in the CSP, you may upload them manually during registration or later from your profile. Please only upload documents that are relevant to the National AE Registry eligibility criteria, as documents outside of this scope may take much longer to review and approve.
Please ensure your documents are in PDF, JPEG, or PNG format and do not exceed the maximum file size of 3MB stated in the system.
Please only upload documents that are relevant to the National AE Registry eligibility criteria, as documents outside of this scope may take much longer to review and approve. If additional documents are required, you may be contacted during the review process.
No. Once you have synced your credentials from the CSP, they are recognised in the National AE Registry. Only credentials not available in the CSP need to be uploaded manually.
Reviews and approvals usually take up to 7 days. However, in the event of a sudden surge in applications or more complex issues, the process may take longer than usual. You will be notified once the review is complete.
If your account has been deactivated, click here to submit a feedback request to the TAEPP team for assistance.
Click here to submit a feedback request to the TAEPP team for assistance.
Yes. You can view your uploaded documents from your profile page.
You may add credentials to your profile by uploading them under the credentials section.
Skills Badges awarded to you will be displayed in your profile once verified.
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