IMPACT™ Programme

This programme is in collaboration with the Sectoral AI Centre of Excellence for Manufacturing (AIMfg).

In a world changing more quickly than ever, AI-first Transformation is not just about digital. It is about the transformation of the business value proposition, organisational processes, and people, by leveraging on the potentials of smart and sustainable technologies.

Are you ready to Transform with IMPACT™?

About the IMPACT™ Programme

IMPACT™ builds on the highly successful Digital Transformation & Innovation™ (DTI™) programme developed by A*STAR SIMTech. This enhanced programme is designed to assist manufacturing companies in identifying areas where change is most needed, prioritising valuable opportunities, and creating a practical roadmap for transformation.

The IMPACT™ programme provides a structured approach to help manufacturing organisations assess their business and operational challenges, pinpoint transformation levers, and outline initiatives that can enhance competitiveness, resilience, and growth. Participants will learn effective strategies for navigating their transformation journey.

Who Should Attend

This programme is relevant for:

Management officers and directors
Leaders in strategy and transformation
Managers in manufacturing, production, and engineering
Operations and supply chain managers
Teams in industrial engineering and continuous improvement
Leaders in digitalisation and innovation

Testimonials From DTI™ Clients

It is a very good programme to improve staff awareness of the need to transform our company in the competitive business environment through the adoption of digital transformation and AI.

Mr Linus Lin,
Participant from Jan 2026 intake

The workshop was highly intensive and provided a thorough and structured approach to digital transformation. By consistently emphasising the importance of business objectives, we can stay on track and work towards achieving our digital goals.

Mr Eugene Ong,
Participant from Jul 2025 intake

The training provides a comprehensive understanding of the Smart Factory framework, complete with live demonstrations. More importantly, it guides participants in assessing our digital maturity and identifying the gaps between current capabilities and future visions.

Mr Sam Li,
Participant from Jul 2025 intake

Fantastic 5-day course that equipped me with not only Digital Transformation concepts but also a tangible playbook and ready-to-use templates for strategy formulation for my team.

Mr Lester Lee,
Participant from Jul 2025 intake

A very practical and informative course. Allows participants and decision makers to deep dive into actual issues. Highly recommended for companies looking for solutions to transform their operations in the new technological era.

Mr Adrian Lee,
Participant from May 2025 intake

A big thank you to the A*STAR team, especially to Ma Bin, for delivering structured and clear course materials and methodology. Everything was easy to follow and understand.

Mr Steven Ong,
Participant from Mar 2025 intake

This programme offers a very systematic approach to defining issues and problem statements in a company-wide context. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to embark on overall improvements through digitalisation.

Mr Ben Neo,
Participant from Mar 2025 intake

The structured methodology offered in the course helped us consolidate our pain points, inspired the team to create feasible solutions, and ultimately led to the development of our roadmap.

Ms Fayy Lim,
Participant from Mar 2025 intake

The trainers guided us step by step through new and abstract concepts, providing clear real-life examples along the way.

Mr Lim Lee Meng,
Participant from Mar 2025 intake

The course structure is precise and easy to understand. The trainers can relate their experience to the training.

Mrs Rachel Woo,
Participant from Apr 2024 intake

List of Modules

Module 1: Understand Digital Transformation (40 Hours)

Course Outline

Participants will work through a structured process to diagnose needs, identify opportunities, and build a focused smart and sustainable transformation roadmap, experiencing advanced manufacturing technologies through immersive learning at A*STAR SIMTech and ARTC.

Key focus areas or applications:

Understanding concepts of holistic transformation and business model innovation
Linking transformation objectives with business goals
(Re-)Designing business model for a fast-changing world
Analysing the current value stream and organisational enablers
Identifying hotspots and transformation areas
Readiness assessment and benchmarking
Generating and refining initiatives for smart value stream and organisational enablers
Developing an action plan for measurable and holistic transformation

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 For Module 1

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 module is $6,000 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
$6,540	$1,962	$762	$762

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)

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:

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)

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).

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

Note:

This course is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) only if you sign up and enrolled under the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP).
If you are applying only for this module, you can still use your Opening SkillsFuture Credit and One-Off SkillsFuture Credit Top Up to offset the course fee as a self-sponsored participant.

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 SkillsFuture Funding	SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline)	SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) ²	SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) ¹
Full Course Fee	$6,000	$6,000	$6,000	$6,000
SkillsFuture Funding	Not Applicable	($4,200)	($5,400)	($5,400)
Nett Course Fee	$6,000	$1,800	$600	$600
GST 9%	$540	$162*	$162*	$162*
Total Nett Course Fee Payable to Training Provider	$6,540	$1,962	$762	$762

* Based on 30% of Full Course Fee

Module 2: Apply Digital Transformation & Innovation™ (DTI™) Methodology (On-site Mentoring)(40 Hours)
~This course is temporarily unavailable as we work on exciting enhancements for its next release.

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

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Contact Us

For technical enquiries, please contact Mr MA Bin at Email: ma_bin@a-star.edu.sg
For general enquiries, please contact the Knowledge Transfer Office at Email: KTO-enquiry@a-star.edu.sg

Schedule

Module	Skills Course Reference Number	Next Intake(s)'s Training Period (Click on the dates to view its schedules)	Registration Status
IMPACT™ Programme: Understand Digital Transformation (40 hours)	TGS-2020502216 (Synchronous e-learning); TGS-2020513236	22 Jul 2026 - 16 Sep 2026	SIGN UP Now Registration for the Jul 2026 intake closes on 8 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.

Sessions

: Full day

: Morning

: Afternoon

: Evening

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