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AI-Enabled Manufacturing Leadership for Transformation
- This programme is in collaboration with the Sectoral AI Centre of Excellence for Manufacturing (AIMfg) and the Advanced Manufacturing Training Academy (AMTA) with support from the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF).
Introduction
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how manufacturers compete, operate and grow. To lead effectively, manufacturing leaders need strategic foresight into where AI creates real value, how it transforms operations, how to prioritize investments, and how to prepare organization for transformation across people, processes, and systems.
This program shares the latest insights, emerging industry use cases and leadership considerations in AI-enabled manufacturing transformation. Through expert sharing, case discussions, immersive learning experiences at the A*STAR Model Factory, and AI Experience Nexus, participants will learn how to identify high-impact AI opportunities and translate these potentials into actionable transformation strategies.
About the Programme
This intensive 2-day programme is designed to help leaders move beyond AI awareness into practical decision-making and transformation leadership.
The programme combines expert sharing, industry case discussions, exposure to the A*STAR Model Factory, and AI Experience Nexus to help leaders understand emerging AI trends, business value opportunities, digital maturity, workforce implications, and transformation readiness.
Participants will gain executive-level insights to connect AI possibilities with real manufacturing challenges, and the confidence to drive future transformation conversations within their organisations.
Who Should Attend
This programme is designed for business and manufacturing leaders who need strategic AI foresight to guide enterprise transformation conversations.It is especially relevant for:
- Business owners, C-suite leaders and senior management
- Transformation, innovation and digitalisation leaders
- Heads of manufacturing, operations, engineering, quality, IT and sustainability
- Plant managers, production leaders and functional managers driving improvement initiatives
- HR, L&D and workforce transformation leaders supporting job redesign and capability development
- Professionals responsible for shaping AI, digital, sustainability or productivity initiatives
- Are exploring AI but unsure where to start
- Want to scale beyond pilot projects
- Need leadership alignment on transformation priorities
- Are preparing their workforce for AI-enabled operations
Testimonials from Previous Participants
This course provides a very good starting for organisation leaders. The pace of the course was good and provided a good overview for leaders to takeaway.
Mr Shane,
Participant from the Digital Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) course
This comprehensive course goes beyond merely understanding concepts; it teaches us how to apply this knowledge and sort implementing changes in our business.
Ms Charlene Tan,
Participant from the Strategies for Digital and Sustainable Manufacturing Transformation course
This two-day Programme is a stackable, two-module programme that integrates A*STAR’s Strategies for Digital and Sustainable Manufacturing Transformation and Digital Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into a comprehensive learning journey. It is designed to equip professionals with the capabilities to design, lead and scale AI-enabled transformation across people, processes, data and enterprise systems.
Programme Outline
Programme Outline
This executive programme is structured as a progressive learning journey from
Upon Completion of This Programme
Upon Completion Of This Programme
Upon successful completion of the Leadership Elevation Programme, participants will be awarded a Programme Certificate which signifies their commitment to advancing leadership capabilities in AI-enabled manufacturing transformation.
Certification Requirements
The Certificate of Attendance (COA) for each module will be conferred upon fulfilment of all the following requirements:- A minimum of 75% attendance;
- Completion of all required assessments; and
- Successful attainment of the module’s assessment criteria.
Note: Participants who do not meet any of the above requirements will be liable for the full programme fee.
Pre-Requisites, Full and Nett Programme Fees
Pre-Requisites
- Applicants should possess a degree in any discipline or a diploma with a minimum of 3 years of related working experience.
- Applicants who do not have the required academic qualifications are still welcome to apply, but shortlisted candidates may be required to attend an interview for special approval.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Full Programme Fee
The full course fee for this course is $1,500 before funding and prevailing GST.
Nett Programme Fee
| International Participants | Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders | Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above (MCES) ² | SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders) (ETSS) ¹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1635 | $490.50 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders
- The LTVP+ scheme applies to lawful foreign spouses of Singapore Citizens with (i) at least one Singapore Citizen child or are expecting one from the marriage, or at least three years of marriage, and (ii) where the Singapore Citizen sponsor is able to support the family.
- All LTVP+ holders can be identified with their green visit pass cards, with the word ‘PLUS’ printed on the back of the card.
Enhanced Training Support For Small & Medium Enterprise (SMES) Scheme (ETSS)
The ¹Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) scheme (ETSS) is for company-sponsored participants who are subject to the eligibility criteria shown below:
SMEs that meet all of the following eligibility criteria:
SME-sponsored Trainees:
Further Info: This scheme is intended for all organisations, including non-business entities not registered with ACRA e.g. VWOs, societies, etc. Only ministries, statutory boards, and other government agencies are NOT eligible under Enhanced Training Support for SMEs Scheme. Sole proprietorships which meet all of the above criteria are also eligible. |
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
- The ²SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) is meant for employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above.
SkillsFuture Credit
- All Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (Opening SkillsFuture Credit) , which can be used to offset course fees (for self-sponsored registrations only).
How Programme Fees are Calculated
| TYPE | CATEGORY OF INDIVIDUALS | |||
| International Participants | Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders | Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above | SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders) | |
| FUNDING SOURCE | ||||
| Not applicable for SkillsFuture Funding | SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline) | SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) ² | SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) ¹ | |
| Full Programme Fee | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| SkillsFuture Funding | Not Applicable | ($1,050) | ($1,350) | ($1,350) |
| Nett Programme Fee | $1,500 | $450 | $150 | $150 |
| GST 9% | $135 | $40.50* | $40.50* | $40.50* |
| Total Nett Programme Fee Payable to Training Provider | $1,635 | $490.50 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
About The Trainers
Dr Roland Lim
Dr Tan Puay Siew
Mr Ma Bin
Mr Mark Chua
Dr Joel Tay
Contact Us
- For technical enquiries, please contact:
Mr MA Bin,
Email: ma_bin@a-star.edu.sg
- For general enquiries, please contact:
Knowledge Transfer Office,
Email: KTO-enquiry@a-star.edu.sg
Registration
- Please register online via the programme’s dedicated form at: Registration for the AI-Enabled Manufacturing Leadership for Transformation Programme.
- If there is no scheduled intake, applicants will be placed on a waiting list and informed once the next intake is confirmed.
Schedule
Module | Next Intake(s)' Training Period
(Click on the dates to view their schedules) | Registration Status |
|  2 & 16 Jul 2026 |
Note: A*STAR SIMTech and A*STAR ARTC reserve the right to change the class/schedule/course fee or any details about the course without prior notice to the participants.
Announcement:
- From 1 Oct 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)'s funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. More information may be viewed here.
- Participants will be provided with digital course materials when attending our courses. Please note that printed copies will not be available.
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