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10 SkillsFuture Courses To Kick Off Your Holiday Fun

From bartending to learning a musical instrument, there’s something for everyone!

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Fun Short Courses To Take On This EOY Holidays

The year-end holidays are just around the corner, and many of us are looking forward to a well-deserved break. It’s the perfect time to slow down, recharge, and try something new. Whether it’s picking up a hobby, learning a new skill, or diving into a topic you’ve always been curious about, taking a short course is a fun way to make your holidays even more rewarding — and you can make use of your SkillsFuture Credit along the way!

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To use your One-off SkillsFuture Credit Top-Up, do remember to submit your claim by 31 Dec.

To spark some ideas, here are some short SkillsFuture courses you can enjoy on your own or with friends and family. Ideal for learning a new skill, exploring a hobby, and finishing the year on a high note.

 

 Shake Things Up with a Bartending & Mixology class

Fancy serving up cocktails to your guests when you host them at Christmas or New Year? Here’s your chance to pick up the skills you need to make up to eight popular cocktails, including the Singapore Sling.

  • Course Duration: 1 Day
  • Location: Hillview Community Club
  • Click here for more information

 

 Bake Traditional Christmas Favourites 

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this course will equip you to confidently create a variety of delightful Christmas bakes, perfect for impressing friends and family during the holiday season.

  • Course Duration: 1 Day
  • Location: Asian Culinary Institute, located in Lifelong Learning Institute 
  • Click here for more information

 

Shape Your Creativity with Ceramics

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Looking to roll up your sleeves and get creative? A ceramic course might be just the thing for you. Designed for beginners, this ceramics course guides you through hand-building, shaping, and glazing techniques to create your very own unique piece.

  • Course Duration: 24 hours over 8 sessions
  • Location: LASALLE College of the Arts
  • Click here for more information

 

Capture Nature on Your Canvas

Unleash your inner artist this holiday season with this beginner‑friendly outdoor sketching and painting course! By the end of the course, you’ll have created a unique piece of artwork to proudly display or gift to friends and family.

  • Course Duration: 12 hours over 4 sessions
  • Location: Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Campus 1)
  • Click  here for more information

 

Learn Your Favourite Songs On The Guitar

Pick up a guitar, strike a chord, and get ready to play this holiday season! This beginner-friendly course will teach you the basics of guitar and help you discover the joy of making music. You’ll even get to learn to play some of your favourite songs.

  • Course Duration: 20 hours over 10 sessions
  • Location: NUSS Kent Ridge Guild House
  • Click  here for more information

 

 Master Pet Grooming at Home


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Every paw-rent knows how expensive and time-consuming grooming can be. These basic pet grooming courses teach you the essentials to care for your dog or cat at home. From bathing and brushing to basic nail care and styling, you’ll gain the skills to keep your furry friends looking picture‑pawfect.


Dog Grooming

  • Course Duration: 1 day
  • Location: Ngee Ann Polytechnic

  • Click here for more information

Cat Grooming

  • Course Duration: 1 day
  • Location: ITE Headquarters & ITE College Central
  • Click here for more information

 

Grow Your Own Vegetables

Ever dreamt of being a farmer? It’s not as far-fetched as you think! In this urban farming course, you’ll get hands-on experience growing a variety of edible plants such as laksa leaves, mint, ginger, chilli, and tomatoes, and even bring home a potted plant of your own.

  • Course Duration: 1 day
  • Location: SSA Academy, located in Lifelong Learning Institute
  • Click  here for more information

 

Snap Stunning Photos with Your Phone

Planning a year-end getaway and want to take better photos? This photography with smartphones course will teach you how to capture stunning shots using just your phone, so you can level up your travel memories and your social media game.

  • Course Duration: 38 hours over 5 sessions
  • Location: Multiple locations
  • Click  here for more information

 

Become a Personal Trainer

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If you’ve ever thought about turning your passion for fitness into a side hustle or simply want to train smarter, this personal trainer course is a great place to start. Learn the essentials of strength training, proper form, and workout design to build both your confidence and your fitness foundation.

  • Course Duration: 11 hours over 2 or 3 sessions
  • Location: 118 Upper Paya Lebar Rd
  • Click  here for more information

 

Recharge Your Mind with A Wellness Course

Treat your well-being like a holiday gift to yourself this year-end. This wellness course helps you recognise stress and emotional strain, understand how they affect your life, and explore practical tools to manage your overall health, leaving you refreshed, recharged, and ready to step into the new year.

  • Course Duration: 1 day
  • Location: Virtual, Online
  • Click here for more information

 

Wrap Up the Year with Something New!

The year-end holidays are a great chance to explore something new, spark your creativity, and recharge. With over 29,000 courses on the MySkillsFuture portal, there are plenty of courses to explore. You can also chat with our Skills Ambassadors if you’d like some tips on which courses best match your interests and goals. And if you’re inspired to take up a course, feel free to snap a photo and tag us on our socials — we’d love to see what you get up to!

 

Posted on 12/3/2025 9:00:00 AM