What are Online Courses with Certificates?
Are you keen on receiving a certificate from Coursera, edX, or Future Learn?
Or a Nanodegree from Udacity?
Udemy offers over 65,000 courses on a variety of subjects, professions, and talents.
Here is a survey of online courses and reviews of how legitimate their certificates are.
Many providers of online learning courses in the course listing below offer certificates and degrees.
What are these “certificates”? Also, what value do such qualifications truly hold in the real world?
Here is a survey of the market for online credentials – and estimates of what multinational companies think about online certificates in resumes.
What Is a “Certificate” in reality?
Many e-learning courses offer certificates for participants.
They range from official bachelor’s degree for an online study program to a simple statement of participation for short video courses (a MOOC course, for example).
This is what you should know:
In most countries, course providers can choose the names for their degrees with relative freedom.
Only certain terms such as “bachelor” as an academic title of a university are regulated (depending on each country’s individual laws).
You will usually receive a “degree or certificate” only after successfully completing a test in your online course.
A “statement of participation”, on the other hand, is a simple confirmation without documenting a specific learning accomplishment.
Course providers have quite diverse names for their certificates – from Nanodegree to the xSeries Certificate, there is no lack in variety- possibilities are boundless, as vast as the internet itself.
“Certificate” is also frequently used as a general term.
“Official” degrees:
Learners who need an “official” degree (meaning it is regulated by law) for specific reasons should always contact the course provider upfront for details.
Those who want to use online courses to collect academic credit (ECTS in Europe) for their studies should talk to their course provider and university beforehand.
So far, credits for online courses are only available in very few cases.
However, in practice, other criteria are often more important, especially for professional training courses.
Online Course Provider |
Udemy |
| Specialty | Upskill your people with virtual training. Empower your remote workforce to learn what they need when they need it. Online learning from global experts across tech, business, wellness and more to help your employees do whatever comes next. Achieve learning outcomes, faster. Create impactful and relevant learning paths to achieve. Services: JavaScript course, Coding course, Android app development course, Linux course, Facebook marketing course |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: business@udemy.com |
| Website | https://business.udemy.com/course-collection/ |
| Address | 408 North Bridge Rd, #02-01, Singapore 188725 |
| Telephone | +65-6635 8116 |
| Operating Hours | 9 am to 6 pm |
Online Course Provider |
Skillsoft |
| Specialty | They engage learners with interactive videos and practical simulations. Their courses are designed to allow them to learn in ways that make sense for them. Unleash new possibilities with: The most extensive course library in the world. Courses developed based on the science of learning. 24/7 cloud access to all courses. Services: Data science course, Machine learning course, Artificial intelligence course, Python programming course, Cloud and IoT security course |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: social@skillsoft.com |
| Website | https://www.skillsoft.com |
| Address | 8 Temasek Boulevard #42-01 Suntec Tower Three Singapore 038988 |
| Telephone | +65 6866 3788 |
| Operating Hours | 9.30 am to 5 pm |
Online Course Provider |
Camford International College |
| Specialty | Their programmes have successfully prepared school leavers to shine in their respective work arenas and continue their pursuit in reputable universities around the world. The programmes they offer include a myriad of International Diploma in Business, International Diploma in Business Administration, International Advanced Diploma in Business Administration and English courses.
Services: |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: administrator@cic.edu.sg |
| Website | https://www.cic.edu.sg/ |
| Social Media | https://www.facebook.com/Camfordsg/ |
| Address | 1 Park Road, #04-55, People’s Park Complex, Singapore 059108 |
| Contact | Telephone: (65) 63237393 Email: administrator@cic.edu.sg |
| Operating Hours | 10 am to 10 pm |
Online Course Provider |
Coursera |
| Specialty | Learn the latest skills like business analytics, graphic design, Python, and more. Get ready for a career in high-demand fields like IT, AI and cloud engineering. Earn a certificate or degree from a leading university in business, computer science, and more. Upskill your organization with on-demand training and development programs. Services: Yale university courses, Duke university courses, digital marketing courses, data science courses, deep learning courses |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: press@coursera.org |
| Website | http://www.coursera.org/ |
| Address | 21 Lower Kent Ridge Rd, Singapore 119077 |
| Telephone | +65-65166666 |
| Operating Hours | 24/7 |
Online Course Provider |
Coursemology |
| Specialty | Courses with online classes available for HBL e-learning. They understand that there is a need in the current situation for online courses in Singapore. That is why they are working with their partners to arrange online classes on Coursemology, for both Individuals and Corporate Training. Online classes for HBL e-learning. Services: Soft skills courses, Computing skills courses, E-Commerce skills, Digital marketing courses, Drone courses |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: hello@coursemology.sg |
| Website | https://coursemology.sg/online-courses-singapore/ |
| Address | Blk 190 Toa Payoh Lorong 6 #02-514 Singapore 310190 |
| Telephone | +65-62555584 |
| Operating Hours | 8.30 am to 7 pm |
Online Course Provider |
Aventis Learning Group |
| Specialty | Aventis Learning Group (ALG) is the corporate training arm of Aventis School of Management (ASM), an educational institution dedicated to the upgrading of working professionals. Established in 2007, ASM has successfully helped over 3,000 professionals from over 38 countries and across various sectors and industries, a multi-award-winning corporate training provider.
Services: Face-to-Face Training, Online Training via Zoom, Self-Paced E-Learning, Customized Training |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: training.aventis@gmail.com |
| Website | https://aventislearning.com/ |
| Address | 100 Orchard Road, #04-100 Concorde Hotel Singapore 238840 |
| Contact | Tel: +65-6720 3333
Email: training.aventis@gmail.com |
| Clients | Singapore Police Force, Mediacorp, Cathay Cineplex, Ministry of Home Affairs, National Institute of Early Childhood Development |
| Review 1 | “This is my first time using Virtual Live Training over Zoom. I would say that it is very useful and interesting during this Covid-19 situation. We still can see and interact with each other. Discussion and engaging exercise session do really help me to improve on how to write email in more appropriate ways.” Siew Ngoh from NTUC Health Co-operative Ltd |
| Review 2 | “It’s an entirely new experience as previous training sessions were on face-to-face classroom setting. As long as the trainer is able to communicate, stimulate learning interest and be heard well, course participants can continue to upgrade their skills and knowledge through this channel.” Ronnie from Singapore Centre for Chinese Language |
| Review 3 | “Doing a course via Zoom from Home is very convenient and comfortable. Trainer is able to relate to the participants of his vast experience as a trainer. Very focus of what he has to deliver during this course. The course gives us a deep insight of working life, how to handle and prioritize work.” Anna Tan from Supreme Court |
Online Course Provider |
Singapore Online Training |
| Specialty | Singapore Online Training is an internet base training school, which provides a platform for those who wish to upgrade themselves but have no time to attend classes. Our site provides the tools to learn a practical skill created by industry expert and evaluated by Singapore certified trainer in an easy to use mobile base environment. Let’s explore the Internet world of learning with us.Services: Internet marketing course, Webinar course, Creative problem-solving course, Virtual team building course, Critical thinking course |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: Sale@SingaporeOnlineTraining.com |
| Website | https://singaporeonlinetraining.com/ |
| Email contact |
Support@SingaporeOnlineTraining.com
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Online Course Provider |
BSI |
| Specialty | For more than a century they have been challenging mediocrity and complacency to help embed excellence into the way people and products work. That means showing businesses how to improve performance, reduce risk and achieve sustainable growth. As global leaders in helping organizations improve, they serve multiple types of organizations. Services: Automation management course, Aerospace management course, Service management course, Asset management course, Risk management course |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: info.sg@bsigroup.com |
| Website | https://www.bsigroup.com/ |
| Address | 77 Robinson Road #28-03, Robinson 77 Singapore 068896 |
| Telephone | +65 6270 2777 |
| Operating Hours | 9 am to 6 pm |
Online Course Provider |
Avanta Global |
| Specialty | Avanta Global is one of Singapore’s most successful service provider in the area of Safety and Health, Environment and Quality since its conception, due to their unparalleled attention to customer satisfaction and work ethics. Over the years, they have grown from humble beginnings to provide solutions to internationally based clients. Services: Workplace Safety and Health courses, Environmental cleaning courses, Occupational first aid course, Company emergency response team courses, Ethical hacking courses |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: enquiry@avanta.com.sg |
| Website | https://avanta.com.sg/ |
| Address | 72 Bendemeer Road, #03-29 Luzerne, Singapore 339941 |
| Telephone | +65 6295 2112 |
| Operating Hours | 9 am to 7 pm |
Online Course Provider |
UpCode Academy |
| Specialty | Attend coding classes taught by true experts working in the industry. Get practical instructions, interact with these practitioners during the classes. Learn from experts remotely from the comfort of your own home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Attend courses in virtual classrooms online through face to face video lessons with instructors. Services: Data science course, Python development course, SQL bootcamp, Web development course, Data visualization course |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: hello@upcodeacademy.com |
| Website | https://www.upcodeacademy.com/ |
| Address | 2 Handy Rd #03-06, Singapore 229233 |
| Telephone | +65 6333 8466 |
| Operating Hours | 9.30 am to 10.30 pm |
Online Course Provider |
Equinet Academy |
| Specialty | Their team of trainers are industry veterans and have over a decade of experience in their respective fields. All trainers delivering WSQ courses are ACTA/ACLP-certified and have undergone vigorous training on how to effectively engage learners and enhance learning retention through proven instructional design methodologies. Industry Veterans, Certified Trainers train. Services: Digital marketing course, content marketing course, Search engine optimization course, digital advertising course, social media marketing course |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: enquiry@equinetacademy.com |
| Website | https://www.equinetacademy.com/ |
| Address | 10 Anson Road, #25-08 International Plaza, Singapore 079903 |
| Telephone | +65 6816 7831 |
| Operating Hours | 9 am to 6 pm |
Online Course Provider |
Japan Salonaise Association |
| Specialty | They hope to help and support women who want to develop their own hobbies while raising children or working. Even beginners can start classes and share their knowledge with like-minded friends in their spare time. The Japan Salonaise Association was aimed to help women in childcare enter workforce with skills. Services: Clear candle certificate course, Jelly Art certificate course, flower cake decoration certificate course, piping soap flower certificate course, macaron art decorating certificate course |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: singaporeoffice@salone-ze.net |
| Website | https://salone-ze.sg/ |
| Address | 120 Robinson Rd #12-01 Singapore, Singapore 068913 |
| Telephone | +65-9675 3660 |
| Operating Hours | 8.30 am to 5.30 pm |
Online Course Provider |
GICT Training & Certification |
| Specialty | GICT Training leads in offering Open Source Technology based (and vendor neutral) ICT Certification Programs in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), Big Data/Data Science, Business Analytics, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain and Cybersecurity. The programs are offered through Authorized Training Providers (ATP), mapped to National Infocomm Competency Framework locally. Services: Business Analytics course, Data analytics course, Machine learning course, cloud computing course, Internet of Things course |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: info@gicttraining.com |
| Website | https://globalicttraining.com/ |
| Address | 10 Anson Road International Plaza, #13-01 Singapore 079903 |
| Telephone | +65 6327 0161 |
| Operating Hours | 9 am to 6 pm |
Online Course Provider |
Impossible Marketing |
| Specialty | Singapore’s leading Internet Marketing company offers the most comprehensive SEO training course (total 12 parts + bonus) with certification. They teach White-Hat SEO strategies that are recommended by Google. This is the main reason why their website has been dominating the Google #1 position since July 2013, drawing targeted traffic. Services: SEO Marketing, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Web Design, E-Commerce |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: enquiry@impossible.sg |
| Website | https://www.impossible.sg/ |
| Address | 14A Yan Kit Road (Level 2 & 3), Singapore 088266 |
| Telephone | +65 9374 0111 |
| Operating Hours | 9.30 am to 8.30 pm |
Online Course Provider |
AI Singapore |
| Specialty | AI Singapore (AISG) is a national AI programme launched by National Research Foundation (NRF) to anchor deep national capabilities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) thereby creating social and economic impacts, grow the local talent, build an AI ecosystem, and put Singapore on the world map. The programme is hosted by NUS. Services: AI Certification, AI Engineering, AI Credentials, AI Computing, AI ethics |
| Pricing | Request a quotation:contact@aisingapore.org |
| Website | https://www.aisingapore.org/ |
| Address | 3 Research Link #02-04 Singapore 117602 |
| Email contact | contact@aisingapore.org |
| Operating Hours | 9 am to 5 pm |
Online Course Provider |
New Horizons Singapore |
| Specialty | New Horizons Singapore started its operations in 1997 and has become the premier IT training centre island wide. With convenient locations in Singapore, they provide the best solutions to fit learning styles, budgets, and schedules, with a variety of IT and business applications from instructor-led classrooms to flexible schedule methodologies. Services: Web app development course, SQL Database course, Data analysis course, SQL Server course, Linux system administration |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: info@newhorizons.com.sg |
| Website | https://newhorizons.com.sg/ |
| Address | 1 Maritime Square, #10-24/25, Lobby B, Harbourfront Centre Singapore 099253 |
| Telephone | +65 6822 8282 |
| Operating Hours | 9 am to 5.30 pm |
Online Course Provider |
Singapore Media Academy |
| Specialty | Singapore Media Academy is a wholly owned subsidiary of MediaCorp, offering training, education, consultancy services to address the needs of the local and regional media industries. Incorporated since November 2005, SMA consolidates over 50 years of broadcast and media expertise to provide a wide range of accredited courses, industry relevant. Services: Writers’ Training, Social media marketing course, production crew training, video editing training, Media production diploma |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: marketing@mediaacademy.sg |
| Website | http://www.MediaAcademy.sg/ |
| Address | 1 Stars Avenue Singapore, Singapore 138507 |
| Telephone | +65-6333 3888 |
| Operating Hours | 9 am to 6 pm |
Online Course Provider |
Mercer Learning |
| Specialty | In challenging times it is important to take stock and re-evaluate. These courses, designed by their HR experts, are available for a limited time and special price to help you upskill for a brighter future and be ready for the rebound. Mercer Singapore introduces virtual, bite-sized, quick learning for upskilling. Services: Compensation management course, HR analytics course, Performance assessment course, sales incentive course, rewards strategy course, predictive modelling course |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: client.support.international@mercer.com |
| Website | https://www.mercer.com.sg/ |
| Address | 8 Marina View #09-08 Asia Square Tower 1 Singapore 018960 |
| Telephone | +65 6398 2800 |
| Operating Hours | 9 am to 6 pm |
Online Course Provider |
Oracle Singapore |
| Specialty | The Oracle Learning Explorer program offers entry-level training courses and accreditation for Oracle’s entire product portfolio. It was designed to empower professionals across the globe to begin cultivating valuable IT skills. Oracle is offering online certifications for a broad array of users for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Oracle Autonomous Database. Services: Oracle databases course, Oracle cloud operations course, Oracle cloud infrastructure architect course, Oracle cloud infrastructure developer course, Oracle cloud infrastructure foundations course |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: salesinquiry_sg@oracle.com |
| Website | https://www.oracle.com/ |
| Address | 1 Fusionopolis Place, Level 12, Galaxis Singapore 138522 |
| Telephone | 1800 672 2531 |
| Operating Hours | 8.30 am to 7 pm |
Online Course Provider |
Bridging Minds |
| Specialty | BridgingMinds Network is the first EC-Council partner in Singapore to deliver the latest version of ECIH course with EC-Council iLab (cyber range) E|CIH is a highly interactive, professional, accredited, certified training program that teaches information security professionals all the necessary components of incident handling, containment and reinstating the IT infrastructure. Services: Cyber security course, Project management course, vendor management course, stakeholder management course, AWS cloud course |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: enquiry@bridgingminds.net |
| Website | http://www.bridgingminds.net/ |
| Address | 190 Middle Road #12-10/11 Fortune Centre Singapore, Singapore 188979 |
| Telephone | +65-6635 5590 |
| Operating Hours | 8.30 am to 6 pm |
Should You Mention Online Certificates in Job Applications?
For many participants, the main factor regarding a decision for a specific online course is not the name of the certificate or if it is an “officially recognized” degree.
Obviously, the course content is one important factor in the decision.
You can check out the course content in the listings above or in the providers’ course descriptions.
However, for many job applicants, a key question is whether employers even know how to assess the online course certificates.
Companies Provide Insights into Online Certificates
A couple of multinational companies commented on online certification.
After all, their recruiters are handling hundreds of thousands of applications and resumes every year.
So, they should already be familiar with MOOCs and other online courses.
Of course, decisions about job offers are always made on an individual basis.
However, some general insights about online certificates in the recruiting process are possible.
Insights from Human Resources:
1. Certificates from online courses are recognized by employers
Most recruiters from large companies know about online courses and have seen certificates before.
If the qualification gained in the online course is relevant, they see certificates as advantageous for an applicant.
2. Job relevance needs to be clear
Several recruiters specifically mentioned that online courses listed on an application should be relevant to the job position.
If the online course can be shown to teach relevant skills for the job in question, including certificates on applications can be a good idea.
3. Online courses can show personal commitment
Since online courses are attended mostly voluntarily, this effort shows commitment on the part of the learner.
Because recruiters and companies like proactive employees, showing certificates from online courses can support the job application.
Integration into Resume and Online Profiles
Some of the companies we talked to recommend including only a list of the relevant online courses on your resume.
Avoid sending all the individual certificates and degrees with your application.
A list of your video learning courses can also be added to your social media profiles such as LinkedIn.
Certificates of the Main Course Providers
Most providers will give you a statement of participation (or a certificate for passing an additional test). The certificates often require a fee, even if the course is free.
Insights into online courses
Basically, all providers of modern video courses offer certificates and/or degrees. Also, academic credit is available for some courses. Recruiters acknowledge online courses.
Certificates from online courses can play an important role in job applications – as proof of job skills as well as to show your personal commitment as a learner.
Online certificates also enable some differentiation from other applicants. This is especially true if you complete additional online courses relevant to the job profile.
MOOC certificates with names of famous institutions like Harvard or Stanford or big companies like Google or Daimler can be signals for premium learning content.
Are online degrees recognized in Singapore?
According to the guide on recognition of online degrees produced by the UK NARIC(https://www.naric.org.uk/downloads/Guide%20to%20Recognition%20Issues%20in%20International%20Distance%20Learning.pdf), “There is no central authority in Singapore that assesses or grants recognition to degrees awarded by overseas universities, whether studied via distance learning or face-to-face. Decisions about qualifications are made at the discretion of the employer or admitting institution. “ For professional recognition, the regulations vary between different professional bodies, e.g. engineering requires at least 50% face-to-face but accountancy is fully accepting of online degrees, but these have to be from institutions on their list of recognized universities – this has fewer than 50 US institutions, but is also disclaimed as ‘not exhaustive’.
The only primarily distance-learning university is Britain’s Open University (which is generally seen worldwide as the gold standard for distance learning), although many of the other universities listed do provide distance-learning courses.
Sample costs of Online Courses in Singapore:
$7.00-$70.00: 175 or 39.06% of courses
$70.01-$135.00: 84 or 18.76% of courses
$135.01-$200.00: 34 or 7.60% of courses
$200.01-$270.00: 30 or 6.70% of courses
$270.01-$335.00: 22 or 4.91% of courses
Editor’s Note:
While every precaution has been made to ensure the accuracy and fairness of this listing, we acknowledge that they may be inaccuracies. Therefore, we urge you to contact the service provider above for the correct information and/or contact us with the correct information.
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