Lousy Government CITREP+ program

[skywalker_force]

Hi all,

Just want to voice my frustration here and warn others about this CITREP+ program from IMDA.

CITREP+ program has being around for many years that encourage Singaporean to get train on IT courses/certification. I have claim for such grant many years ago and recently decided to do the same. This help to reduce the amount of money pay for the certification (I did self-study and just take the certification without the course).

My certification was supposed to be under CITREP program, but offered by some private training center. So when I try to claim from the website (which has locked my account for no reason over 2 years), I have to called the hotline seeking advise on how to claim. To my horrible, the person in charge just does not have the knowledge on the procedure and keep putting me on hold while she check with someone. After over 30 minutes, she told me that the certification which I took and passed is not under their database and so cannot claim for the exam fee. She mentioned I need to sit in both the course and take the examination before allow to claim from CITREP+. How rubbish is this? Does it meant that government does not allow self-study for IT program? Must we behave like government scholar to take the course, and sit the exam????

Anyway, just want to let all people know how inflexible is our government when comes to claiming money from them. Our minister may painted a very nice picture in front of the TV programme, but actual implementation is still done by our "PAPER SCHOLAR/GENERAL" that cannot think straight.

 

[seesiang]

CITREP evolve as years passed.

Prior to your course registration, check with your course provider if they are able to claim under CITREP. If your course provider state yes and you cannot claim, you should dispute to your course provider.

After the course is able to claim under CITREP, every course require you to pass the exam within a time window. If you fail, any expense spend on retake is on your own pocket. If you are lucky to have another CITREP covering the exam, it may apply but case to case basis.

After you have taken the course and pass the exam, head to the website, then submit for claims.

Do take note that CITREP revise every 2 years. The best CITREP is when they first launch, whereas you can claim up to 90% or pay only 10% upfront.

 

[twinbaby]

Yes she is right.
You need to take the exam and pass before being able to claim.
No exception.

 

[Azzizz81]

I took some exam using online courses and books. I passed (with flying colors I might add) but I was not allowed to claim exam fees because apparently you need to take course from a certified training institute or something to make the claim. As a self-motivated learner who prefers a more flexible schedule, I find it ridiculous

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[b0ring]

T&C applies. Better to read first and confirm. I recently bought an exam voucher from NTUC but then found out they are not the approve list for citrep+ claim, so i cancelled and bought from NUS-ISS instead, and manage to claim the fees then.

 

[MBoI1986]

So meaning self-study and taking exam cannot claim? OMFG

 

[seesiang]

So meaning self-study and taking exam cannot claim? OMFG

If you are talking about cissp exam, only purchase via nus/iss will entitle you to claim (provided you pass).

Like the bro in the previous reply said, read before you buy.

 

[aLpHa-Ev7]

If you are talking about cissp exam, only purchase via nus/iss will entitle you to claim (provided you pass).

Like the bro in the previous reply said, read before you buy.

So if i understand correctly, so long u purchase the exam from NUS ISS site and YOU PASS, you can do CITREP+ claim right?

How many percent can claim?

 

[xiaotheng]

So if i understand correctly, so long u purchase the exam from NUS ISS site and YOU PASS, you can do CITREP+ claim right?

How many percent can claim?

hmm depends on your age, claimable up to 90% for sg 40 y/o above and below 40 is 70%..