The Social Security System (SSS) is now offering an online learning platform to its members, employers, and other stakeholders.
The ExpreSSS e-Learning (ExSSSel) Portal is an online platform where SSS members, employers, and stakeholders can learn about the benefits and services of the pension fund.
SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Aurora Ignacio said Wednesday, April 28, ExSSSel Portal, which SSS launched in November 2020, represents a milestone in the pension fund's digital transformation efforts.
“The ExSSSel will allow any participants to learn SSS programs and updates for free at the comfort and safety of their homes,” Ignacio said.
“We realized that online services and transactions are now part of the New Normal as a result of the pandemic. We find ExSSSel more effective in reaching out to more members across the country and keep them updated on the latest developments in our benefit programs and services since existing community quarantine measures restrict us from conducting face-to-face learning sessions in various offices, companies, and other organizations. As of April 27, 2021, we have already recorded a total of 71,491 visitors to the said portal,” she added.
Through the ExSSSel Portal, SSS members and interested individuals can learn about the policies, programs, and updates through different modules, such as sickness benefit, maternity benefit, unemployment benefit, disability benefit, and salary loan.
Upon the completion of any of the modules, participants will receive e-certificates from SSS.
“At the end of each module, the participant will find a link for post-module examination. It will help them gauge how much they learned. If they failed the test, we advise them to restudy the module and retake the said exam,” Ignacio said.
From Nov. 28, 2020 to April 15, 2021, a total of 23,738 participants have already viewed the five modules in the ExSSSeL Portal. Nearly 60 percent or 14,231 of the total participants have completed at least one module and took the post examination.
Ignacio said about 45 percent or 6,331 of the total participants who took the post-module test received a passing rating and received their e-certificates.
“We encourage members and interested individuals to use the ExSSSeL Portal as it will help them expand their knowledge about SSS,” she added.