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| Scholarships available for eligible Singaporeans/PRs and overseas learners |
The Advanced Certificate in Philanthropy and Social takes a deep-dive into the philanthropic advisory practice across Asia. Analyse global and regional philanthropic trends and learn about the giving behaviours of high-net-worth families and giving opportunities across various capital allocation types.
This programme is curated by professionals for professionals to serve family offices and ultra high net worth (UHNW) in building and implementing a robust philanthropic strategies that spans across the region.
With the completion of the 3-day IBF accredited Advanced Certification programme, you will graduate as a WMI-Certified Impact Philanthropy Professional – which will give you the qualifications, resources and competencies to strategise, implement, and measure the impact of philanthropic goals.
Emerge with the skill sets, tools and connections you need to advise clients in building an effective and outcomes-driven philanthropic plan and portfolio.
This is an advanced programme that builds on an initial 2-day course, “Certificate in Philanthropy and Social Impact”.
In these 3 days, there will be 2 days of classroom teaching and 1 day of group activities.
Completion of the Certificate in Philanthropy and Social Impact is required prior to taking the Advanced Certificate in Philanthropy and Social Impact.
To be a Certified Impact Philanthropy Professional, participants must complete the two mandatory courses.
Our expansive suite of programmes is practice-based and firmly grounded in a real-world application, designed to help you meet the dynamic demands the financial sector in Singapore. We work with renowned academics, thought leaders and industry veterans from around the world to design programmes that build future-ready capabilities. By bridging theory with practice, we ensure our students are well-equipped to invest in a better tomorrow.
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The fees listed above are after IBF-STS funding. Please note that there is a funding cap of $3,000. Any discrepancies in registration details or failure to meet minimum IBF academic requirements will result in an unsuccessful IBF reimbursement claim and students will be liable for the full tuition fees. For funding eligibility criteria and more information regarding the funding, please visit www.ibf.org.sg/home/for-individuals/skills-and-jobs-development/training-support/IBF-STS.
The Asia Centre for Changemakers has launched a scholarship for eligible Singaporeans/PR and overseas learners who represent non-profit organisations and social enterprises. This scholarship provides eligible learners with partial funding to help alleviate the costs of our philanthropy-related programmes. If you are keen to apply for the scholarship, express your interest here.
Eligible SG citizens may utilise SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fees. This is only applicable for the regular SkillsFuture Credit, and not applicable for the SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) additional top-up funding.
The information above is correct at the time of publication. The Wealth Management Institute reserves the right to amend the fees and/or terms and conditions as appropriate.
In addition to Course Fees, each participant will also be charged a non-refundable and non-claimable application fee of S$85 (including GST).
This programme is pending accreditation by the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF). When accredited, Singaporeans and Permanent Residents will be eligible for funding support of up to 70% course fee subsidy under the IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS).
Fees shown are after IBF-STS funding. Subsidised fees apply upon participants’ successful completion of the programme, which includes (i) fulfilling minimum attendance requirements and (ii) passing all relevant assessments.
Subsidies are subject to change by IBF and fees will be adjusted based on prevailing funding rates. Click here to read more about funding support for IBF-STS, and terms & conditions governing registration, payment, cancellation, deferment and no-show.
The information above is correct at the time of publication. Wealth Management Institute reserves the right to amend the fees and/or terms and conditions as appropriate.
Dates published may be subject to change.
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Participants who successfully complete the programme will be awarded:
Accreditation
This programme is pending accreditation by The Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF). Upon accreditation, Singaporeans and Permanent Residents are eligible for enhanced funding support of up to 70% course fee subsidy under the IBF Standard Training Scheme (IBF-STS), subject to all eligibility criteria being met.
Participants are advised to assess the suitability of the programme and its relevance to his/her business activities or job roles.
The IBF-STS is available to eligible entities and individuals based on the prevalent funding eligibility, quantum and caps. IBF-STS provides up to 70% course fee subsidy support for direct training costs subject to a cap of S3,000 per candidate per course subject to all eligibility criteria being met.
Find out more on www.ibf.org.sg
Certification
Upon completion, participants will be:
About IBF Certification
This programme addresses the following Technical Skills and Competencies (TSCs) and proficiency level:
Participants are encouraged to access the IBF MySkills Portfolio to track their training progress and skills acquisition against the Skills Framework for Financial Services. You can apply for IBF Certification after fulfilling the required number of Technical Skills and Competencies (TSCs) for the selected job role.
Find out more about IBF certification and the application process at https://www.ibf.org.sg/home/for-individuals/ibf-certification/why-be-ibf-certified
The WMI-Certified Impact Philanthropy Professional (CIPP) certification is a designation awarded upon successful completion of both the Certificate in Philanthropy and Social Impact and the Advanced Certificate in Philanthropy and Social Impact programmes. It signifies that the participant has acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to advise on and manage philanthropic strategies effectively.
Yes, all learners must undergo and pass the Certificate in Philanthropy and Social Impact programme to enrol in the Advanced Certificate in Philanthropy and Social Impact.
Financial aid is given to local and international learners who are (i) working in a non-profit or social enterprise, (ii) working in a foreign government agency, (iii) career switchers, or (iv) career comebacks. Learners will need to submit an expression of interest and their resume to be considered for financial aid. If you are keen to learn more about the financial aid quantum, please write to keeamanda@wmi.edu.sg.
Applicants who have met the eligibility criteria do not automatically qualify for financial aid. At WMI’s discretion, the provisions under the financial aid can be amended or the financial aid can be discontinued at any point of time.
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