Last updated 12 February 2025
There are various opportunities for you to continue learning while serving National Service (NS). This includes self-paced online courses and sponsored diplomas.
The SkillsFuture@National Service (SF@NS) initiatives provide you with learning, education and career opportunities towards the last few months of your full-time National Service (NS). These initiatives provide access for you to gain practical personal and professional skills, and facilitate transition from NS to further studies or into the workforce.
Unlimited access to over 75,000 online courses
Information about career and education opportunities
Meet prospective employers and education institutes
resume writing
networking
workplace communication
You will receive instructions on how you can activate your SF@NS LXP account after enlistment. With the account, you will also be able to:
Visit the OneNS web portal for more information on the SkillsFuture@NS initiatives.
You can apply to study for a diploma or attain partial university credits while serving National Service (NS) under the Singapore Armed Forces’ (SAF) Work-Learn Schemes. Under these schemes, you will:
The 4 years of service includes both full-time NS and Regular service. This means that you will receive a Regular service salary after completing the full-time NS component of your contract.
These are the 8 Work-Learn Schemes available:
Medic Specialists (Diploma)
Army Technicians (Diploma)
Supply Supervisors (Diploma)
NSF Trainers (partial university credits)
Complete the Army Recruitment Centre (ARC) Work-Study Diploma Application form.
Alternatively, contact ARC at 1800 687 2769 or arcmdes@defence.gov.sg.
Naval Warfare System Specialists (Diploma)
Complete the Navy Recruitment Centre (NRC) Work Learn Scheme Interest Form.
Alternatively, contact NRC at 1800 278 0000 or navycareers@defence.gov.sg.
Air Force Technicians (Diploma)
Complete the Air Force Recruitment Centre (AFRC) Work Study Diploma Application Form.
Alternatively, contact AFRC at 1800 270 1010.
Cyber Specialists (partial university credits)
Digital Specialists (partial university credits)
Complete the Digital and Intelligence Service Recruitment Centre (DIRC) Work Learn Scheme Application Form.
Alternatively, contact DIRC at disworklearn@defence.gov.sg.