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DIGITAL LEADERSHIP In the age of artificial intelligence (AI)* (8 HOURS)

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*This is a non-WSQ module.

Introduction

In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies are revolutionizing industries, leaders must evolve to navigate the complexities of this digital landscape. The transformation towards Industry 4.0 is not merely a technological shift but a holistic change that encompasses business value, organisational processes, and human capital.

About the Programme

This programme aims to help company leaders understand digital leadership competencies, leading to improvements in productivity, employee motivation and business performance. Enabling leaders to understand digital transformation goes beyond the digital to target the transformation of business value propositions, the organisation process, and its people. This 2 half-day programme equips middle and senior managers with vital skills for leading in the Age of AI. The curriculum covers essential frameworks for digital transformation, helps assess organisational readiness for AI changes, and offers insights into emerging technologies. It also addresses job redesign in the context of AI.

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Who Should Attend

This highly customisable programme is recommended for CEOs, Directors, Business Owners, Middle-Senior Management, shopfloor & frontline Leaders, Professionals, Managers, Executives & Technicians (PMETs) across all sectors.

What our trainees say

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This course made me realize that People is the KEY for DX.

Mr Lim Kian Heng ,
Participant from March 2024 intake

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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 March 2024 intake

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This course enhances my understanding of DX is about value creation and leadership with people, not methods or tools. It is necessary to prepare our people to be ready for AI with confidence with fear of change.

Mr Tee Beng Hoe,
Participant from March 2024 intake

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Well organised and systematic in the course delivery.

Mr Jason Teo,
Participant from July 2021 intake

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Wide range of digital transformation and also depth in the content.

Mr Allen Xing,
Participant from July 2021 intake

Course Outline

Course Outline

The programme is delivered through practical applications of Supply Chain, Enterprise & Frontline digital technologies, to enable company leaders to understand the following key topics:

MODULAR TECHNOLOGIES
  • Real-time Planning & Scheduling
  • Digital Workflow Automation
  • Inventory Analytics and Planning System
  • Data-driven Inventory Planning
  • Predictive and Prescriptive Maintenance System
  • Holistic Energy Management
  • Real-time Dashboard
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

  • Generative AI in Business Strategy
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Content and Media Generation
  • Consumer Experience Enhancement
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Gen AI Tools
    • ChatGPT
    • DALL-E
    • Beatoven.ai
    • Runway ML
DIGITAL MATURITY & TRANSFORMATION
  • Digital Business Strategy
  • Digital Competency
  • Supply Chain Integration
  • Enterprise Connectivity
  • Enterprise Intelligence
JOB REDESIGN IN THE AGE OF AI
  • Ethics and Responsible AI
  • Privacy Concerns in the Age of AI
  • AI’s Impact on the Employment Ecosystem
  • Building an AI-Literate Team
  • Emerging Roles in AI-Enabled Industries
  • Adaptive Leadership in a Changing Market
  • Creating an AI Strategy

Upon Completion of This Course

UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE

Participants will be awarded with a Certificate of Attendance (COA) by SIMTech and/or ARTC if they meet the following criteria:

  • Achieve at least 75% course attendance;
  • Take all assessments; and
  • Pass the course.

Note: Trainees will have to bear the full courses fee upon failure to meet either one of the criteria.

Pre-Requisites, Full and Nett Course 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 Course Fee

The full course fee for this course is $800 before funding and prevailing GST.

Nett Course 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) ²SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders) (ETSS) ¹
$872
$261.60$101.60$101.60
All fees are inclusive of GST 9%.
Please note that fees and funding amount are subject to change.

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)

SMEs that meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Registered or incorporated in Singapore
  • Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million

SME-sponsored Trainees:

  • Must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents.
  • Courses have to be fully paid for by the employer.
  • Trainee is not a full-time national serviceman. 

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)

SkillsFuture Credit

For more information on the SkillsFuture funding schemes you are eligible for, please visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg
Note:

How course fees are calculated

TYPE CATEGORY OF INDIVIDUALS
International Participants Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ HoldersEmployer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and aboveSME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders)
 FUNDING SOURCE
Not applicable for SkillsFuture FundingSkillsFuture Funding (Baseline) SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) ²SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) ¹
Full Course Fee$800$800$800  $800
SkillsFuture FundingNot Applicable  ($560) ($720) ($720)
Nett Course Fee$800 $240 $80$80
GST 9%
$64 $21.60* $21.60* $21.60*
Total Nett Course Fee Payable to Training Provider$872$261.60$101.60$101.60
* Based on 30% of Full Course Fee

About the trainers

Dr Roland Lim

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Dr Roland Lim has strong expertise in operations management, manufacturing & supply chain strategy, and productivity planning & implementation. His industry experience has enabled him to gain extensive knowledge of the best practices and solutions to tackle various business challenges. He holds an EngD in Industrial Engineering, and MSc & BEng in Engineering.

Mr Toh Ming Hon

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Mr Toh Ming Hon is a Senior Consultant, who specialises in business transformation. He has helped numerous companies to innovate their business models and achieve more than 100% productivity gain using digital technologies. He holds a BEng (Hons.) in Electronic Engineering and a MBA.

Mr Ma Bin

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Mr Ma Bin has over 25 years of experience in operations management and business transformation. His work accolades include A*STAR STAR Employee Award 2014, A*STAR Borderless Award and the Ministry of Transport’s Merit Award 2010. He holds a BEng in Computer Software and a MTech in Knowledge Engineering.

Mr Muhammad Ikram

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Mr Muhammad Ikram has 15 years of expertise in immersive technologies. His expertise lies in the practical application of these technologies for corporate training, and he has successfully trained a diverse range of clients, from start-ups to corporate entities and government agencies. He holds a BSc in Information Systems & Management.

Contact Us

  • For technical enquiries, please contact:

Mr TOH Ming Hon,
Email: mhtoh@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg

  • For general enquiries, please contact:

Knowledge Transfer Office,
Email: KTO-enquiry@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg

Registration

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  • Please register for this course through our Course Registration Form for Public Classes.
  • For the first question, please select "Modular Programmes (Standalone Modules)".
  • Applicants will be placed on our waiting list if the course does not have an upcoming scheduled intake.
  • Once the next intake is confirmed to commence, SIMTech will contact the applicants to share the class information.

Schedule

Module
Skills Course Reference Number Next Intake(s)'s Training Period
(Click on the dates to view its schedules)		Registration Status
  • Digital Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) (8 hours)
TGS-2020504010FD24 Jun 2025
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Registration for the Jun 2025 intake closes on 17 Jun 2025.

Note: SIMTech and 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.
Sessions
FD: Full day
AM: Morning
PM: Afternoon
EVE: Evening

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