Digital Leadership In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence (AI)* (8 Hours)

*This is a non-WSQ module.

This programme is in collaboration with the Sectoral AI Centre of Excellence for Manufacturing (AIMfg).
This module is one of the key modules within the AI-Enabled Manufacturing Leadership for Transformation Programme, aimed at supporting manufacturing leaders in driving AI-enabled transformation initiatives.

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.

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

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

Mr Lim Kian Heng ,
Participant from March 2024 intake

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

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

Well organised and systematic in the course delivery.

Mr Jason Teo,
Participant from July 2021 intake

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

Mr Allen Xing,
Participant from July 2021 intake

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

AI TECHNOLOGIES

AI-powered Predictive Prescriptive Maintenance
AI-driven Rapid Production Capacity Optimisation
AI-assisted Cost Estimation
AI-driven Pick and Place Robotics
AI-powered Inspection System Prototyping
Gen-AI Logistics for Customer Service
Gen-AI Knowledge Transformation Workflow

DIGITAL MATURITY & TRANSFORMATION

Digital Business Strategy
Digital Competency
Supply Chain Integration
Enterprise Connectivity
Enterprise Intelligence

JOB REDESIGN IN THE AGE OF AI

Task Automation with Human Oversight
Skill shift to No-code Development
Real-time data Decision Support
Human-AI Collaboration Interface
Governance, Ethics & Compliance

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 course 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) ²	SME-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 amounts are subject to change.

Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders
The Long Term Visit Pass Plus (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.

Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders

The Long Term Visit Pass Plus (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.

¹ Enhanced Training Support For Small & Medium Enterprise Scheme (ETSS)
The ¹Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises scheme (ETSS) supports company-sponsored participants with up to 90% course fee subsidies. To qualify, both the employers and trainees must meet the following eligibility criteria. Eligible Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) must meet all of the following conditions: Registered or incorporated in Singapore Employment size of not more than 200 employees, or annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million SME-sponsored trainees must meet all of the following: Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident Course fees are fully paid for by the employer Trainee is not a full-time national serviceman Further Information: This scheme is intended for all organisations, including non-business entities not registered with ACRA, for example, Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs), societies, etc. Only ministries, statutory boards, and other government agencies are NOT eligible under the Enhanced Training Support for SMEs Scheme. Sole proprietorships which meet all of the above criteria are also eligible.

¹ Enhanced Training Support For Small & Medium Enterprise Scheme (ETSS)

The ¹Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises scheme (ETSS) supports company-sponsored participants with up to 90% course fee subsidies. To qualify, both the employers and trainees must meet the following eligibility criteria.

Eligible Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) must meet all of the following conditions:
- Registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 employees, or annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
SME-sponsored trainees must meet all of the following:
- Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
- Course fees are fully paid for by the employer
- Trainee is not a full-time national serviceman

Further Information:
This scheme is intended for all organisations, including non-business entities not registered with ACRA, for example, Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs), societies, etc. Only ministries, statutory boards, and other government agencies are NOT eligible under the Enhanced Training Support for SMEs Scheme. Sole proprietorships which meet all of the above criteria are also eligible.

² 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. Eligible Singapore Citizens can receive higher subsidies of up to 90% of course fees.

² 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.

Eligible Singapore Citizens can receive higher subsidies of up to 90% of course fees.

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)
All Singapore Citizens aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (Opening Credit), which can be used to offset course fees (for self-sponsored registrations only).

SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career)
The SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) is only applicable for the full ASTAR SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP)* enrolments, and cannot be used for standalone or individual module sign-ups.

How Course 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 Funding Support	SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline)	SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) ²	SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) ¹
Full Course Fee	$800	$800	$800	$800
Funding Support	Not 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

Registration

Please register for this course through our online form: 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.
When the next intake is confirmed, a confirmation email with payment information will be sent to applicants to finalise their participation.

Collateral

Download brochure

Contact Us

Technical Enquiries	General Enquiries
Mr MA Bin, Email: ma_bin@a-star.edu.sg	Knowledge Transfer Office, Email: KTO-enquiry@a-star.edu.sg

Schedule

Module	Skills Course Reference Number	Next Intake(s)' Training Period (Click on the dates to view their schedules)	Registration Status
Digital Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) (8 hours)	TGS-2020504010	22 Oct 2026	SIGN UP Now Registration for the Oct 2026 intake closes on 8 Oct 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 SWDA-approved/SWDA-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.

Sessions

: Full day

: Morning

: Afternoon

: Evening

Quick Links

Browse our course directory

Subscribe to our mailing list