AIM-READY For Manufacturing Leaders* (8 Hours)

*This is a non-WSQ module.

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

Introduction

Are you ready to lead your organisation’s AI journey?

Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing (AIM)-Ready for Manufacturing Leaders is a power-packed one-day executive course that equips manufacturing leaders with the clarity and confidence to turn AI opportunities into real business impact.

Through hands-on activities, real-world manufacturing use cases and experiential learning, you will learn to spot the right AI opportunities, assess your organisation’s readiness across people, process, data and technology, and zero in on the use case that matters most to your business. You will leave with a clearly defined priority AI use case and a concrete next step — whether that is a readiness assessment, pilot scoping or implementation planning.

No jargon. No theory overload. Just practical, actionable insights you can apply from day one.

About the Programme

AIM-Ready for Manufacturing Leaders is a one-day executive programme and the entry point to the broader AIM-Ready series. Designed for manufacturing leaders, it cuts through the complexity of AI adoption to give participants the clarity and tools they need to take their next concrete step.

By the end of the day, participants walk away with two tangible outputs: a prioritised AI use case relevant to their business, and a company AI action plan they can act on immediately. These are built through hands-on work with real manufacturing use cases, structured prioritisation exercises, and a practical readiness assessment — so every output is grounded in the realities of their organisation.

Whether the next step is a deeper readiness assessment, a pilot, or a broader AI initiative, participants leave knowing exactly what to do and where to start.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for manufacturing leaders who are ready to act. If you are a senior leader, business owner, or functional manager driving priorities in areas such as operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, supply chain, sustainability or IT — this course is for you!

Course Outline

This course takes participants through a structured, end-to-end learning journey — from understanding the business context to charting a clear path forward for AI adoption. Each topic builds progressively on the last, equipping participants with practical tools and proven frameworks to make informed, confident decisions about AI in their organisation.

Business Priorities & Challenges — Ground the learning in your reality. Identify your organisation’s key strategic priorities, operational pain points and business challenges that AI has the potential to address.
AI Opportunities & Use Cases — See what is possible. Explore a curated set of real-world AI applications relevant to manufacturing and learn how to evaluate their fit for your specific business context.
Business Value and KPIs — Define what success looks like. Link AI opportunities to tangible business outcomes and establish the key performance indicators that matter most to your organisation.
Use-Case Prioritisation — Focus on what matters most. Apply a structured framework to assess and rank potential AI use cases based on business impact, feasibility and strategic alignment.
AI Readiness Assessment — Know where you stand. Evaluate your organisation’s current readiness to adopt AI across four critical dimensions — people, process, data and technology.
Next-Step Action Planning — Leave with a plan. Translate the insights gained throughout the course into a concrete, actionable next step for your priority use case.

From problem to action — this course follows a simple but powerful progression designed to move you from clarity to confidence: Icons for Aim Ready for Manufacturing Leaders

Upon Completion of the 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, Course Fees and How They Are Calculated

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 Fees

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

Nett course fees are after funding deductions and inclusive of GST. Please note that fees and funding amounts are subject to change.

Not sure which nett fee category applies to you? Use our checker to find out.

Access Checker

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.

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Contact Us

Technical Enquiries	General Enquiries
Mr Aloysious LEE, Email: aloysious_lee@a-star.edu.sg	Ms Rachel TAN Email: rachel_tan@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
AIM-READY For Manufacturing Leaders (8 hours)	TGS-2026065359	The schedule for the next intake is still in the planning stage.

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.

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