HR WSQ Competency-based Training
The Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) is a robust and integrated Continuing Education and Training system developed by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA). It is a national credentialing system that trains, develops, assesses and recognises workers for competencies they need to stay employable.
The Human Resource WSQ (HR WSQ) is designed to build industry competencies in Human Resource. Founded on best international practices and validated by industries and employers, the HR WSQ is designed to enable an individual to seek upgrading and career progression in a practical and flexible manner through bite-sized learning.
The HR WSQ system underpins skills formation of HR professionals and people managers and enables them to have greater access to training and the attainment of nationally-recognised certifications. It facilitates skills and career progression for HR professionals and people managers.
HCS is the national Continuing Education and Training (CET) centre that conducts the HR WSQ competency-based training programmes.
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What Is Competency-based Programme?
Competency-based programme differs from academic learning in that adult learners are certified based on having the right competencies (attitude, skills and knowledge) to perform and manage specific people management functions in their work.
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How Do I Obtain My Qualifications?
A Statement of Attainment is awarded to an individual when the individual successfully completes a competency module and is assessed to be competent. A nationally recognised certificate is awarded to participants who have the requisite number of SOAs for each level of certification.