Yes, it is compulsory that you first take a pre-filing assessment to determine your eligibility to file an SCT Claim. The pre-filing assessment is available on https://cjts.judiciary.gov.sg/

It is also strongly recommended that you understand the possible orders which the Tribunal may make, of which the full details can be found at this link: https://www.judiciary.gov.sg/civil/understand-outcomes-small-claim