New Collaboration Between Aventis Graduate School and CSM Academy Opens Seamless Progression for Healthcare Professionals.
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, November 17, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / — 17 November 2025 – Aventis Graduate School and CSM Academy International will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration to expand healthcare education and professional development opportunities for clinicians, allied health professionals, and healthcare administrators across Singapore.
The signing ceremony, hosted at Aventis Graduate School, will bring together senior leaders, faculty members, and key sector representatives to witness a partnership aimed at closing critical skills gaps and supporting the nation’s long-term healthcare talent development.
Bridging Skills Gaps Through Clear Learning Pathways
At the heart of this partnership is a shared commitment to making healthcare education more seamless and future-ready. Under the new progression framework, CSM Academy’s Graduate Certificate holders will be granted direct admission into Aventis Graduate Diploma programmes, creating a structured and accessible pathway toward master’s-level qualifications.
Eligible graduates from CSM Academy will also receive an exclusive progression grant, providing tangible financial support as they advance in their professional development journey.
Together, both institutions will co-develop initiatives focused on widening access to advanced healthcare training, shaping stronger career progression routes, and elevating the competencies of Singapore’s healthcare professionals in an evolving care landscape.
Leadership Perspectives on This Exciting Collaboration
Mr Samuel Teo, General Manager of Aventis Graduate School, shared:
“This partnership reflects our commitment to making postgraduate healthcare education accessible, relevant, and impactful. By bringing together Aventis’ strengths in applied graduate learning and CSM Academy’s specialised expertise in healthcare skills training, we are creating powerful pathways that support meaningful career advancement for Singapore’s healthcare professionals.”
Ms Lynn Chow, CEO of CSM Academy International, added:
“We are delighted to partner with Aventis Graduate School in developing clear, attainable progression routes for our learners. This collaboration directly supports our mission to nurture skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals who are prepared for greater responsibility, leadership, and impact.”
Representing the nursing community’s perspective, Ms Samantha Ong, President of the Singapore Nurses Association and Faculty Member at both Aventis Graduate School & CSM Academy International, said: “This partnership provides essential pathways for nurses, allied health professionals, and healthcare workers to strengthen their competencies and leadership capabilities. When we empower our workforce to grow confidently, we ultimately raise the standard of care for every patient in our community.”
Adding an academic viewpoint, Dr Carol Loi, (PhD, National University of Singapore) Senior Faculty Member at Aventis Graduate School, commented: “Singapore’s healthcare workforce needs accessible and progressive routes for lifelong learning. This partnership offers exactly that opportunities that build deep expertise while supporting a future-ready, resilient healthcare system.”
About Aventis Graduate School
Aventis Graduate School is a leading graduate school dedicated to the professional development of working professionals and adult learners across Asia. Since 2007, Aventis has pioneered leadership, organisational transformation, and high-impact graduate education, with more than 3,000 successful graduates and over 80,000 learners from 35 countries as of January 2025. Aventis is registered with the Executive MBA Council, AACSB Business Education Alliance, SkillsFuture Singapore, and the International Association of Counselling (IAC). Its innovative suite of UK-partnered postgraduate programmes spans AI, cybersecurity, HR, business, and finance.
About CSM Academy International
CSM Academy International (established since 2005) provides practical healthcare and nursing education to advance the skills and careers of healthcare professionals in Singapore. Partnering with globally recognised institutions, the academy is an Edutrust-certified institution and a Registered Training Provider under SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). It has been recognised for excellence in healthcare education, including awards from SMEs Asia One and CMO Asia. To date, CSM had developed more than 8,000+ BSc Nursing degree graduates which is its most popular programme.
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