When the pandemic swept the world, it became evident that online learning is the next big thing in educating people.
These days the popularity of online learning continues to grow. The convenience of taking online courses at the safety and comfort of the home made it so popular, especially among the younger
generations.
What could be better than being able to enroll in any course—offered locally or overseas— without having to go out or travel distances? The only requirement is a stable Internet connection and a computer, and you’re all set.
We have realized that we can learn new things and upgrade our knowledge and skills even without having to gather in one place safely and expediently.
At SSS, we recognize that we also need to align our efforts to educate our members, employers, and other stakeholders about various SSS programs and services using the current learning trends. This paved the way for the development of our very own online learning platform—the ExpreSSS e-Learning (ExSSSeL) Portal.
Many of you already know that SSS has intensified efforts to expand online services portfolio, aptly called ExpreSSS…mas pinadali, mas pinasimple at mas pinabilis.
A key element in this initiative is ExSSSeL, which was launched in November 2020. This platform allows stakeholders to learn more about the pension fund’s different policies, programs, and updates for free, 24/7, safely and conveniently.
Interested individuals can also access the ExSSSeL Portal using the following link https://bit.ly/ExSSSeL_Portal.
Here, they can choose their preferred topic among the five training modules, namely:
Module 1: Sickness Benefit;
Module 2: Maternity Benefit;
Module 3: Unemployment Benefit;
Module 4: Disability Benefit; and
Module 5: Salary Loan.
Once they have selected a training module, they need to accomplish the online registration form by providing their complete name, valid e-mail address, company name, and the nearest SSS branch or servicing branch. For employers, they should also indicate the number of employees they represent.
They can also enroll in multiple modules and study each one at their own pace. For multitaskers, multiple modules may be opened simultaneously.
Like in many online learning courses, there is a post-examination at the end of each module. We encourage learners to take their time to study and understand the content of the module.
An e-certificate will be sent to the registered e-mail address of learners who get a passing rate of 80 percent in the post-examination within seven working days. If they failed the test, we highly encourage them to restudy the module and retake the exam.
From November 28, 2020 to April 15, 2021, we have already accommodated 14,231 participants who have completed at least one module and took the post examination. Around 6,331 participants who took the post-module test passed the exam and have already received their e-certificates.
We encourage everyone to visit the ExSSSeL Portal and expand his or her knowledge about SSS.
As what renowned physicist Albert Einstein once said, “Learning is an experience. Everything else is just information.”
Have a productive week ahead!
Aurora C. Ignacio is SSS president and chief executive officer.
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