What is TAEPP?
The Training and Adult Educator Professional Pathway (TAEPP) is developed by the Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) with the support of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) to further professionalise the Training and Adult Education (TAE) sector. The TAEPP provides a structured pathway for the skills development of Adult Educators (AEs) in delivering quality Continuing Education and Training (CET).
The National Adult Educator Registry, under the TAEPP framework, serves as the national benchmark to ensure the quality of AEs. From 1 April 2026, AEs who wish to deliver SSG-supported training will be required to be on the Registry. The registration process for the AEs will commence from the fourth quarter of 2025. To maintain their Registry status, AEs must also complete at least 40 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours and at least 80 practice hours every two years, depending on their tier, with all CPD and practice hours counted from 1 April 2026.
Objectives of TAEPP
TAEPP supports three key shifts in the TAE landscape to ensure the quality of AEs:
- Establish a consolidated database of qualified and practising AEs within the national AE registry, enabling AEs to log CPD hours, record practice hours, and monitor their progress.
- Encourage continual upskilling among certified AEs, to ensure training delivery remains relevant, effective, and responsive to changing workforce needs, including both domain and pedagogical skills.
- Expand the pathways for expert practitioners to serve as AEs in delivering SSG-supported courses, enabling learners to benefit from their industry experience while supporting employers' evolving workforce needs.
TAEPP Concept: Tiered Categories
Associate AE Level 1
For all AEs (new and practitioners), must meet minimum criteria fulfilment
*Only eligible to deliver SSG-supported courses within professional sector
Professional AE Level 2
Attained TAE proficiency through practice
Senior Professional AE Level 3
Attained skills mastery of a varied range of TAE competencies through practice
AE Fellow Level 4 (By Invitation)
Distinguished faculty and practitioners who remain engaged at the highest levels of the TAE sector
TAEPP Partner Ecosystem
SkillsFuture SG
Set strategic direction, Define AE compliance standards, and Mandate baseline CPD / Practice requirement
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SUSS | IAL
Manages AE Registry, Curates CPD courses, Whitelists providers, and Integrates CPD / Practice tracking systems
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Education Services Union (ESU)
Supports funding via UTAP, Involved in public communications and stakeholder alignment, and AE advocacy and Dispute Resolution
Employers
Access to Qualified Trainers, Inform Workforce-Ready CPDs, Support Organisational Learning, Boost Training Quality
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Training Providers and IHLs
Deliver CPD courses, AE community-building
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Adult Educators (AEs)
Fulfill TAEPP requirements, Benefit from registry credibility and career progression
Benefits of TAEPP
The framework is designed to enhance AEs' professional capability and recognition. Registered AEs may benefit from:
Greater Credibility and Recognition within the TAE sector
Open up further opportunities with employers and training providers.
Structured Professional Development
Support continuous learning to build competencies and deepen expertise in the field.
Career Development Resources
Access to learning opportunities to support professional growth and advancement.
Frequently Asked Questions
The National Adult Educator Registry, under the TAEPP framework, serves as the national benchmark to ensure the quality of AEs. To maintain their Registry status, AEs must also complete at least 40 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours and at least 80 practice hours every two years, depending on their tier, with all CPD and practice hours counted from 1 April 2026.
The registration process for the AEs will commence from 1 October 2025 to facilitate the onboarding process.
Currently, AEs who complete the WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP 2.0) are certified to conduct SSG-supported training and there is no requirement for ongoing skills renewal.
The TAEPP is a national level effort to transit to a continuous professional development model, ensuring AEs stay industry-relevant and pedagogically updated.
IAL, with sector leads and industry partners, will identify key skills in pedagogy and industry domains to keep the CPDs relevant. CPD hours can be earned through training, workshops, conferences and workplace learning.
Please note that CPD and practice hours will only be counted from 1 April 2026.
