National Silver Academy

The National Silver Academy (NSA) is a network of Post-Secondary Education Institutions (ITE's, polytechnics, universities and arts institutions) and Voluntary Welfare Organisations offering a wide range of learning opportunities for Seniors (aged 50 years and above).

Seniors can choose to attend any of the following short courses and exam-free modules offered by Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

Short Courses (Note: Those under 50 years old are also welcome to apply for the short courses.)
Course Title	Start Date - End Date
Basic Behavioral Management in Dogs (Fear and Anxiety)	Register Interest
Basic Dog Grooming	4 course dates available: 23 Aug 2019 12 Sep 2019 3 Oct 2019 16 Oct 2019
Basic First Aid for Pets	2 course dates available: 26 Jul 2019 7 Sep 2019
Basic Nutrition and Managing Obesity in Pets	3 course dates available: 25 Jul 2019 31 Aug 2019 27 Sep 2019
Bloom in Harmony - Flower Arrangement	12 Oct 2019
Digital Photography	8 & 9 Oct 2019 (Conducted in English)
Guide on Car Maintenance	17 - 18 Dec 2018
Grow microgreens (edible immature greens) and culinary herbs	Register Interest
Household Solutions to Common Ailments in Pets	Register Interest
Introduction to E-Transactions and Cybersecurity 电子交易和网络安全简介
Master Your Craft for Profit: Sewing	Register Interest
Mobile e-Payments 电子支付
My Cat and I; The Essentials of a Responsible Cat Owner	Register Interest
My Dog and I; The Essentials of a Responsible Dog Owner	31 Aug 2019
My Rabbit and I; The Essentials of a Responsible Rabbit Owner	3 Aug 2019
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) for Success	5 - 6 Sep 2019
Practical Indoor Fishkeeping and Aquascaping	24 Aug 2019
Podcasting for Seniors	Register Interest
Safe Handling and Restraining of Aggressive Animals	7 Sep 2019
Soap Making Workshop	17 Aug 2019
Starting a Home Business	Register Interest
Sustainable Indoor Gardening	7 Sep 2019
Therapeutic Massage for Dogs	2 course dates available: 13 Jul 2019 29 Aug 2019
Urban Farming Using Hydroponics	24 Aug 2019

Exam-Free Modules

The exam-free modules are essentially audit modules, whereby seniors can sit into a class as observers without needing to complete any formal assessment. These modules form part of a CET Diploma course, and cover in-depth knowledge and skills in the specified domain area (such as Humanities & Social Sciences, Business & Accountancy, and Engineering). Stay tune!

Find out more about the National Silver Academy at www.nsa.org.sg.