Industry Guru by SJC82

APRIL 2018 – JULY 2018

LEARNING COURSES

HIGHLIGHTS: Achieve Success Through Smart Mitigation • The Science of Happiness at the Workplace • Social Media Listening Introduction on Industry 4.0 • Innovative Learning Journey @ Singapore University of Technology & Design

About Industry Guru Be inspired by the unique experiences through sharing sessions by esteemed speakers and change-makers. Understand the emerging trends from industry experts and business leaders. Bounce off ideas with fellow PMETs and experience how the Industry Guru Series can help you to network, exchange ideas, and gain insights under the three tracks.

DEEP DIVE LEARNING Dive into exciting courses conducted by PA Trainers and industry experts. Through tracks like ‘Business Leadership and Management’ and ‘Digital & Innovation’, PMEs can enhance their work competencies.

INNOVATION LEARNING JOURNEY Come face-to-face with business experts and gain understanding on the inner workings of various industries. Explore what makes specific industries tick through industry visits and share session by industry experts.

T-CONNECT Delve further into topics of interest with Industry Guru’s T-Connect interest group sessions; a more regular and intimate take for PMEs to come together and discuss on topics that interest them. PMEs can share concerns and views with industry experts, build stronger rapport with fellow PMEs, and gain in-depth insights into various industry subjects.

PMET NETWORK

Lead with Significance With 15 years in corporate industry and 20 years at Deloitte under his belt, Dr. Janson Yap knows what it takes to be a leader in an age of unprecedented change.

lobalisation and technological disruptions are profoundly shaping the economy. In an age where process and capital changes are recalibrating on all levels, interconnectivity and interdependence are now integrated in the leadership game. With 35 years of corporate and professional services experience, Dr. Janson Yap’s expertise in management and risk intelligence has yielded rich insights on what it means to lead in a world where change keeps changing. Leadership in a Volatile World While certain leadership qualities, such as integrity, commitment and passion, remain as timeless leadership values, Dr. Yap acknowledges that other values have come to the fore in an age of rapid transformation. Curiosity is foremost. Dr. Yap cites that a leader who is comfortable staying within the boundaries of calculated risks and safety brings you nowhere. “The usual business environment will not be able to cope with the changes of the white water world. I think it’s ludicrous to think that a leader who isn’t curious about what’s going to happen in future can be a leader of any significance,” quips Dr. Yap. Interconnectivity also calls for an understanding of cultural diversity. With modern workplaces increasingly comprising a mix of groups, such as baby boomers and millennials, as well as people of different nationalities working together, leaders should aim to build a culture of inclusivity among diversity, in order to establish trust in their teams. Furthermore, traditional leadership that once took a more authoritarian approach is no longer the go-to method. “Collaboration is absolutely vital because the complexity of the environment necessitate you to not be able to do everything by yourself,” explains Dr Yap.

Stay a student for Continuous Upgrading So how would he advise professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs) who want to make their mark in the corporate world? “I’ve found that the more I know, the more I don’t know,” says Dr. Yap. “If PMETs want to succeed, they have to accept that the world is disruptive, that this may affect them, and adopt new ways to adapt via continuous learning.” He also advises young PMETs to gain more exposure and awareness by working overseas. “Singapore is part of the global ecosystem, and given our position in the diverse Asian region, working overseas would be the perfect opportunity to develop one’s cultural intelligence,” shares Dr. Yap. Above all, Dr. Yap advocates a commitment to a lifetime of learning, upgrading and refining oneself as a fundamental part of leadership. “It’s a journey about continuously adapting to the changing environment and being relevant,” shares Dr. Yap. Lastly, develop oneself to be resilient because the future is volatile and uncertain.

“A leader needs to do things that have never been done before and also make informed judgments in order to stay afloat.” Want to gain more insight from Dr. Janson Yap? Join his upcoming course ‘Achieve Success through Smart Mitigation’ on 21 April (Sat)! More details on page 11.

As such, ensure your resume is distinctive. “Cater to the employer that you’re applying to, and specifically say how the skillset you have can help the company,” says Liu.

How to Score During a Job Interview StaffOnDemand founder Christine Liu knows which candidates tend to snag the job.

hristine Liu loves a challenge. In fact, she enjoys solving problems so much that the appeal of creating a digital solution to match employers to the right talents in the fastest and most efficient way possible lured her from the world of banking to become a technopreneur. “It’s all about identifying a problem that is big enough to solve,” says Liu with a smile. Liu founded StaffOnDemand, a human resource technology firm that uses a cloud-based recruitment management system to solve the simple yet often challenging issue of matching the best talent to the right employers.

Be Unabashedly You When you finally snag a one-in-a-million chance at an interview, you would want to leave a perfect impression. Liu advocates playing up one’s unique personality so let your enthusiasm, resourcefulness, and creativity shine as they shape the impression you leave behind. “A different perspective about how to do that task that’s required of you in that role would be quite a refreshing change for employers who are used to hearing off-the-mill sort of answers,” explains Liu. The Best Investment Instead of focusing too much on their academic background and work experience, job-seekers need to figure out how they play an important role in growing the organisation they wish to join. “Make it crystal clear to your prospective employers why hiring you is the best investment they can make,” she says. If you have a track record to demonstrate, go ahead. Let your interviewer know what you have helped your previous or current organization achieve, and how you could do the same for them. Ultimately, whether it is picking up a new skill or effecting a change, Liu says it is good to share with your prospective employer how you see yourself growing together with the company if you were to join the firm.

As the Head of Partner Acquisitions, Liu regularly connects with employers to find out their most pertinent manpower concerns. In her many encounters with hiring managers, Liu has gained an understanding on employers’ expectations and knows which candidates tend to score the job.

“Make it crystal clear to your prospective employers why hiring you Customise Your Resume is the best investment Understandably, it is frustrating when job-seekers repeatedly fail to net job interviews. Liu believes they can make.” the most common mistake job-seekers make is submitting a generic resume. Hiring managers go through hundreds of applications, and if there’s not an element that makes yours stand out, then they’re definitely going to pass on you as well.

Want to gain more insight from Christine? Join her upcoming course ‘Hiring the Right Talents in the New Economy’! More details on page 17.

Take Your Brand to Another Level Marketing guru Imran Mohamad possesses surefire strategies to propel your business to success.

“W

hat we try to do is take a message, take a business and take a belief and amplify it for them – the business owners,” quips Imran Mohamad, the founder and Managing Director of The Leverage Group. Imran learned to run a successful business the hard way, trying his hand at different ventures six times before finding his niche on the seventh attempt. In fact, his first business put him and his then-partner in more than six figures of debt. But today, he helps companies achieve exponential growth through savvy marketing customized for every client. “When it comes to business, there are many external factors that are outside of one’s control [but] the one who wins is the one who learns from data, tweaks it for his or her purposes and executes the most,” shares Imran. Overcoming Change As cliché as it sounds, a stumbling block that businesses often face is the fear of change. “The technicalities are easy but business owners see everything as their baby, and the fear is adopting a method that goes against everything they have done or learned over the years,” explains Imran. But Imran knows best how to help these businesses that constantly worry about external factors beyond one’s control. Backed by case studies and market research, Imran helps clients focus on everything that’s within control instead. Be Your Own Media We are in a special time and place where you can literally be your own media. In a time where digital marketing is the new normal, Imran feels that being clear about your objectives, what you represent and who your audience is is half the battle won.

And you can’t be clear if you’re speaking to everyone. If someone is viewing your profile, your website, remember that it is one person on his mobile phone – it’s not the mass. Whether you’re building your CV on LinkedIn or creating a profile on Facebook, be really clear of who you’re speaking to. Only then will you be able to connect with the right audience, and possibly find what you’re looking for. As great as the online platforms are, the humanto-human connection cannot be removed so tap into the offline platforms as well. Explore avenues such as events or partnerships to reach out to your target audience. “Everything you do has to speak the same language, has to align,” shares Imran. Building your brand is a series of deliberate steps. Whether it be for yourself or for your organization, opportunities are created when you craft the right image and deliver the right message. The network you cultivate, the events you attend; these add to your brand and it’s definitely not by chance.

“We are in a special time and place where you can literally be your own media.” Want to gain more insight from Imran? Join his upcoming course ‘Creating Your Professional Brand’! More details on page 13.

Contents ENTREPRENEURSHIP 08 Taking up Speaking Opportunities 09

Innovation Skills for Business

SkillsFuture@PA Problem- Solving with Design Thinking

Achieve Success through Smart Mitigation

The Science of Happiness at the Workplace

Creating Your Professional Brand

Developing a Robust Business Model & Validation

15 SkillsFuture@PA

Introduction to Business Law for Start-Ups

Pitching Your Tech Start-Up 101

Hiring the Right Talents in the New Economy

DIGITAL AND INNOVATION

SkillsFuture@PA Blockchain in Financial Services

Social Media Listening

Emerging Trends in Big Data for Banking Sector

SkillsFuture@PA Impactful Social Media Content Strategies

SkillsFuture@PA Making Better Decisions with Data Analytics

Introduction to Python for Data Science and Machine Learning

Introduction on Industry 4.0

Introduction to App Development with Thunkable

Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT) via Micro:bit

Understanding Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Overview of Blockchain and its Real-Life Applications

Introduction to Internet of Things

Leading with Data Analytics and Machine Learning

Cultivating Company Branding Strategies via WeChat

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

33 Methodologies for Project Management 34

SkillsFuture@PA Understanding Automation and Robotics

Innovation Learning Journey 35

Supply Chain Asia Innovation Playground

Singapore University of Technology & Design

KHL Bedok Printing Plant

*Refreshments will be provided

8 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Entrepreneurship

Taking up Speaking Opportunities Many recognise the importance of communication, but not many take the initiative to hone their speaking skills. The lack of confidence in speaking sets you back from conveying important ideas. This session provides insights on available platforms to improve one’s speaking skills and hence opening doors to opportunities in one’s personal and professional circles.

TRAINING PARTNER

Darren Tay is the first Singaporean to win the World Championship of Public Speaking, and has successfully demonstrated what it means to express to impress. The Managing Director and Master Trainer of the Public Speaking Academy has spoken to more than 100,000 in his career as a professional speaker. Darren specialises in topics on confidence building, increasing one’s influence and persuasive skills.

Date

Time

Organising CC

2 Apr, Mon

7pm - 9pm

Cairnhill CC

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 2 hrs Fees: NIL No. of pax: Min: 50 | Max: 200

Darren Tay Managing Director and Master Trainer Public Speaking Academy

ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 9

Innovation Skills for Business Innovation is increasingly becoming a requisite in improving work culture and management success. Are you ready to take up this emerging role of an innovation leader? This course provides insights on how managers and leaders can leverage on innovation models and processes to stay innovative at the workplace!

TRAINING PARTNER Dr Charles Png is known for his creative and innovative solutions for his clients. Reflecting his variety of passions, his clients come from varied industries from Singapore to Myammar. He is a certified innovation facilitator and is passionate about innovation and technology.

Date

Time

Organising CC

7 Apr, Sat

9am - 12pm

Toa Payoh East CC

2 Jun, Sat

9am - 12pm

Toa Payoh Central CC

Dr Charles Png Principal Consultant Seat of Wisdom Consultancy Services Pte Ltd

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 3 hrs Fees: $10(M) | $20(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25

10 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP

SkillsFuture@PA Problem-Solving with Design Thinking Design Thinking has gained recognition by leading organisations as a design and business process enabler that allows professionals from multiple disciplines to adopt design as an innovative problemsolving tool. This hands-on course looks to equip you with skill sets such as Ethnographic methods, Ideation, and Rapid Prototyping techniques.

TRAINING PARTNER

Deloitte, one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest professional services network, helps clients unlock their creative potential via innovative and transformational methods, from both a business and technological perspective.

Date

Time

Organising CC

14 Apr, Sat

9am - 5pm

Tampines West CC

12 May, Sat

9am - 5pm

Fengshan CC

16 Jun, Sat

9am - 5pm

Toa Payoh East CC

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 8 hrs* Fees: $12(M) | $22(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25

ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 11

Dr Janson Yap Asia Pacific and Southeast Asia Regional Managing Director Deloitte Risk Advisory Services and Chief Innovation Officer of Deloitte South East Asia

Achieve Success through Smart Mitigation Paved with uncertainty, disruptions in the digital age can have wide-spreading consequences leading to failure. You will gain insights on 10 key risk trends, and be introduced to the SMART methodology to achieve better understanding of the “white water world” and achieve success in these uncertain times.

TRAINING PARTNER

Deloitte, one of the world’s largest professional services network, helps clients unlock their creative potential via innovative and transformational methods, from both a business and technological perspective.

Date

Time

Organising CC

21 Apr, Sat

9am - 1pm

Keat Hong CC

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 4 hrs Fees: $10(M) | $20(NM) No. of pax: Min. 10 | Max. 25

12 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The Science of Happiness at the Workplace Happy staff equates to a motivated team, which in turn, provides competitive advantage in the business. As all leaders know, happiness at the workplace is one of the keys to staff retention and productivity, but many find it a challenge to fulfil. Learn the science of happiness and the necessary skills in promoting happiness at the workplace.

TRAINING PARTNER Dr Charles Png has a doctorate in business administration and has leadership experience in the education and media sectors. He is a certified Science of Happiness advocate, and has spoken to more than 50 organisations and actively facilitates in leadership and staff development workshops.

Date

Time

Organising CC

28 Apr, Sat

9am - 12pm

Thomson CC

16 Jun, Sat

9am - 12pm

Toa Payoh East CC

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 3 hrs Fees: $10(M) | $20(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25

ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 13

Creating your Professional Brand Ever wondered how Richard Branson or Tony Fernandez built their personal brands, and how an ‘ordinary’ professional or entrepreneur can do the same? Learn how to turn your brand into a “celebrity”. Gain authority and credibility, build a loyal fan base, and create communities that are key to your brand’s differentiation in often saturated markets.

TRAINING PARTNER

The Leverage Group helps entrepreneurs drive targeted, profitable, and scalable leads into their business everyday with their proven done-for-you marketing services. They have been featured on 938Live, Sunday Times, Suria, and Berita Harian.

Date

Time

Organising CC

2 May, Wed

7pm - 10pm

Tampines Changkat CC

3 May, Thu

7pm - 10pm

Fengshan CC

4 May, Fri

7pm - 10pm

Tampines West CC

Imran Mohamad Founder & Managing Director The Leverage Group

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 3 hrs Fees: $10(M) | $20(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25

14 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Developing a Robust Business Model & Validation Learn how Design Thinking can be an effective tool in creating your unique business model. Understand the value of trends, gain insights on creating new products and services from analysis of customer research, and develop business models with the nine categories concept.

TRAINING PARTNER

Doon Asia facilitates the creation of effective lean innovation and creative thinking teams within organisations harnessing on the Doon Innovation Methodology originating from the Netherlands. Actively partnering businesses since 2016, Doon Asia effects creative change turning creative ideas into viable business models.

Date

Time

Organising CC

19 May, Sat

2pm - 6pm

Toa Payoh East CC

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 4 hrs Fees: $10(M) | $20(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25

ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 15

Central Chambers Team

SkillsFuture@PA Introduction to Business Law for Start-Ups For a young start-up, failure to understand legal obligations can mean an early end to oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s venture. The course introduces you to legal challenges that the start-up might face during growth phase. Providing valuable insights, you can look forward to understanding the entire venture process from incorporation to exit.

TRAINING PARTNER

Central Chambers was established in 2002 by legal practitioners unified by a belief in furthering the tradition of a noble profession and building an institution around it. That belief was perpetuated with each joining legal practitioner bringing on board a wide range of expertise and experience.

Date

Time

Organising CC

26 May, Sat

10am - 5pm

Toa Payoh South CC

26 May, Sat

10am - 5pm

Tampines Changkat CC

26 May, Sat

10am - 5pm

The Frontier CC

Off-site @ Central Chambers Law Corporation 150 Cecil St #03-00 Singapore 069543

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 7 hrs* Fees: $12(M) | $22(NM) No. of pax: Min: 30 | Max: 75

16 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Pitching your Tech Start-Up 101 Got a great tech start-up idea but not sure how to get it up and running? Our programme seeks to help technopreneurs pave the road for the journey ahead. Be introduced to the start-up process from the writing of business plans, to selling oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concept to investors. Learn from industry experts and turn your vision into reality.

TRAINING PARTNER

KK Fund is a Venture Capital fund investing in seed stage internet and mobile start-ups across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

Date

Time

Organising CC

2 Jun, Sat

9.30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12pm

Tampines Changkat CC

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 2.5 hrs Fees: $10(M) | $20(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25

Kuan Hsu Co-Founder & General Partner KK Fund Pte Ltd

ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 17

Christine Liu Head | Partnership Acquisitions StaffOnDemand

Hiring the Right Talents in the New Economy Talent acquisition remains the top challenge for HR Professionals and business owners in the new economy of growing job mobility and demand for skilled talents. In this short but interactive session, learn key talent acquisition strategies and tools adopted by market leaders, and create your own talent management frameworks in your organisation.

TRAINING PARTNER

StaffOnDemand is a cloud-based HR technology solutions provider that disrupts and transforms the way SMEs manage complex HR processes. They empower direct employers to recruit and manage staff in a smarter and faster way, while giving them full control and overview of the entire recruitment process.

Date

Time

Organising CC

29 Jun, Fri

2pm - 5pm

Geylang Serai CC

Off-site @ JustCo 6 Raffles Quay, #16-01 Singapore 048580

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 3 hrs Fees: $10(M) | $20(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25

18 | DIGITAL AND INNOVATION

Digital and Innovation SkillsFuture@PA Blockchain in Financial Services Blockchain Technology has started a transformation within the financial industry as seen with the recent cryptocurrency excitement. Through a series of exciting group activities and assignments, you look to gain a deeper understanding of Blockchain Technology and its implications for the future.

TRAINING PARTNER

Singapore FinTech Association, a non-profit initiative, designed to accelerate the development of FinTech companies through an ecosystem that fosters collaboration and co-creates effective solutions using this powerful tool to boost the FinTech community.

Date

Time

Organising CC

11 & 18 Apr, Wed

6.30pm - 10pm

Tampines West CC

Branson Lee Head of Talents, EXCO Member Singapore FinTech Association

No. of Session: 2 Duration: 3.5 hrs* Fees: $12(M) | $22(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 40

DIGITAL AND INNOVATION | 19

Social Media Listening With the daily exchange of social conversation happening today, social media is no longer just a marketing tool. Be it defusing escalating crises or responding to competition, learn how to tap into relevant and real-time conversations to make smarter and more effective decisions, and provide insight for new product ideas.

TRAINING PARTNER

Launched in 2000, StarHub is Singapore’s fully integrated info-communications company, offering a range of information, communications and entertainment services for both consumer and corporate markets. Its social media intelligence hub, Curiosity, is a key part in helping the company in everything from product development to crisis management. However, businesses can also engage Curiosity to help generate key insights to power decision making through proven social data analytics and solutions.

Date

Time

Organising CC

17 Apr, Tue

2pm – 5pm

MacPherson CC

21 Jun, Thu

2pm – 5pm

Marine Parade CC

Off-site @ StarHub, Curiosity Hub 67 Ubi Ave 1 Singapore 408942

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 3 hrs Fees: $10(M) | $20(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25

20 | DIGITAL AND INNOVATION

Emerging Trends in Big Data for Banking Sector Advances in big data science has presented us with new frontiers in banking and financial services. With powerful new techniques, including complex machine-learning algorithms, big data enables us to process data better, faster, and cheaper than ever before. This workshop will highlight some of the use cases of Big Data in Banking.

TRAINING PARTNER

Rapidstart is a pioneer in offering training and certification (based on Open Source Technologies) in the areas of Business Analytics, Data Science Cloud Computing, Internet of Things, and Artificial Intelligence Â

Date

Time

Organising CC

19 Apr, Thu

7pm - 9.30pm

Taman Jurong CC

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 2.5 hrs Fees: $10(M) | $20(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25

DIGITAL AND INNOVATION | 21 DIGITAL AND INNOVATION | 21

SkillsFuture@PA Impactful Social Media Content Strategies Are Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat completely frivolous? Why are millennials so obsessed with our phones and the internet? Join our workshop to find out how social media can be an effective marketing tool for your products and services. Learn to adopt a comprehensive content marketing strategy to target specific demographics of millennials.

TRAINER Melissa Lim is the Co-Founder and Head of Marketing at Business IT Systems Pte Ltd - an enterprise technology company helping traditional businesses innovate and thrive in the digital economy. Prior to starting her own venture, she provided digital marketing consulting to start-ups, and has been featured in Forbes.

Date

Time

Organising CC

24 Apr, Tue

10am - 5pm

Tampines West CC

Off-site @ JustCo @ UIC Building 5 Shenton Way, UIC Building, #10-01 Singapore 068808

Melissa Lim Co-Founder & Head of Marketing Business IT Systems Pte Ltd

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 7 hrs* Fees: $120(M) | $130(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 30

22 | DIGITAL AND INNOVATION

SkillsFuture@PA Making Better Decisions with Data Analytics Data and data analytics are becoming common features of professional life. This course looks to provide participants with a simple but powerful set of tools, such as Data Visualisation and Machine Learning, that can be applied in the workplace to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

TRAINING PARTNER

Date

Time

Organising CC

5 May, Sat

9am – 5pm

Hillview CC

26 May, Sat

9am – 5pm

Tampines West CC

30 Jun, Sat

9am – 5pm

Tampines Changkat CC

Sam Cammiss Director | Innovation Deloitte in Southeast Asia

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 8 hrs* Fees: $12(M) | $22(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25

DIGITAL AND INNOVATION | 23

Introduction to Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Coding has been touted as one of the top must-have skills in this new digital age. Start your coding journey with Python, a beginner-friendly programme language useful in scripting, automation, data science, and more. Learn to use Python in data science and simple productivity enhancements for the workplace.

TRAINING PARTNER Tinkeracademy is the education arm of Tinkertanker. They have developed apps, founded a start-up, and taught a wide variety of classes on programming, electronics, game development, and more.

Date

Time

Organising CC

9 May, Wed

7pm - 9pm

The Frontier CC

4 Jul, Wed

7pm - 9pm

Tanjong Pagar CC

IN COLLABORATION WITH

associate an NTUC initiative

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 2 hrs Fees: $10(M) | $20(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25

24 | DIGITAL AND INNOVATION

Introduction on Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 is a revolution grounded in technology that is already transforming the way we work, play, and learn. This seminar will introduce key concepts such as Cloud Computing and Big Data, exposing participants to case studies in smart manufacturing, products and cities. Gain eye-opening insights to the potential of Industry 4.0, and its impact on your business.

TRAINING PARTNER

Robotics Automation Centre of Excellence (RACE) is an industry initiative to drive Industry 4.0 change within Singapore and Southeast Asia region, as well as to train and nurture robotics engineers in order to take on larger and more complex projects.

Date

Time

Organising CC

12 May, Sat

2.30pm - 4.30pm

The Frontier CC

25 May, Fri

7pm - 9pm

Buona Vista CC

2 Jun, Sat

2.30pm - 4.30pm

Tampines West CC

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 2 hrs Fees: $10(M) | $20(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25

DIGITAL AND INNOVATION | 25

Introduction to App Development with Thunkable Mobile development and the ability to create apps on oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mobile phone is an exciting prospect for many users. However, coding with traditional mobile app framework can be daunting for most. Join us in learning with Thunkable, a user-friendly drag-and-drop-block based programming language for designing functional apps on an Android platform.

Date

Time

Organising CC

17 May, Thu

7pm - 9pm

Bishan CC

IN COLLABORATION WITH

associate an NTUC initiative

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 2 hrs Fees: $10(M) | $20(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25

26 | DIGITAL AND INNOVATION

Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT) via Micro:bit The latest buzzword is the Internet of Things (IoT), but what does it mean? Learn more about IoT and the basics of programming with Micro:bit, a mini computer board with built-in features such as a motion detector, and LED board. Understand IoT fundamentals through hands-on exercises and start your learning journey in this fast emerging domain.

TRAINING PARTNER

The first educational institution in Singapore to leverage the Problem-based Learning approach for all its diploma programmes, Republic Polytechnic (RP) has seven schools and one academic centre offering forty-one diplomas in Applied Science, Engineering, Management and Communication, Hospitality, Infocomm, Sports, Health & Leisure, and Technology for the Arts.

Date

Time

Organising CC

21 May, Mon

6.30pm - 9.30pm

Keat Hong CC

Off-site @ Republic Polytechnic 9 Woodlands Avenue 9 Singapore 738964

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 3 hrs Fees: $10(M) | $20(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25

DIGITAL AND INNOVATION | 27

Understanding Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Ever been inspired by impressive aerial images taken from an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)? Pick up the basics of UAV operations and regulations in Singapore. Understand the dos and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ts of flying a drone, and the latest trends in the market before starting your drone-flying journey today.

TRAINING PARTNER

Date

Time

Organising CC

23 May, Wed

6.30pm - 9.30pm

Ayer Rajah CC

23 May, Wed

6.30pm - 9.30pm

Bishan CC

14 Jun, Thu

6.30pm - 9.30pm

Buona Vista CC

Off-site @ Republic Polytechnic 9 Woodlands Avenue 9 Singapore 738964

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 3 hrs Fees: $10(M) | $20(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25

28 | DIGITAL AND INNOVATION

Overview of Blockchain and its Real-Life Applications Leaders across the globe are realising the potential of Blockchain technology, and how it can do much more than record monetary transactions.Â This workshop will highlight Blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and their strategic importance to any organisation.

TRAINING PARTNER

Date

Time

Organising CC

24 May, Thu

7pm - 9.30pm

Geylang Serai CC

Off-site @ Okada Coffee & Sweets 153 Joo Chiat Road Singapore 427431

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 2.5 hrs Fees: $10(M) | $20(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25

DIGITAL AND INNOVATION | 29

Introduction to Internet of Things Internet of Things (IOT) is connecting any physical object to the internet in the world and in space, which has given unprecedented access to communicate and control any device or object from anywhere. This workshop will highlight some of the use cases of Internet of Things (IoT) in the context of Smart Cities.

TRAINING PARTNER

Date

Time

Organising CC

7 Jun, Thu

7pm - 9.30pm

Tampines Central CC

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 2.5 hrs Fees: $10(M) | $20(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25

30 | DIGITAL AND INNOVATION

Leading with Data Analytics and Machine Learning The world is increasingly driven by data and the value that data holds is the key that will unlock the true potential of your business. Learn to use scientific method to understand how BIG data is organised, analysed and interpreted, identify patterns and trends that would otherwise go unnoticed, and extract knowledge and insights that will drive your company forward!

TRAINING PARTNER

IBM Singapore, the leading technology consulting expert, specialises in helping companies and businesses make savvy investments by applying its unique expertise to unlock the value in data and uncover insight in every decision.

Date

Time

Organising CC

8 Jun, Fri

2pm - 5pm

Geylang Serai CC

Off-site @ IBM Singapore 10 Marina Boulevard #42-01, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 2 Singapore 018983

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 3 hrs Fees: $10(M) | $20(NM) No. of pax: Min: 15 | Max: 40

DIGITAL AND INNOVATION | 31

Cultivating Company Branding Strategies via WeChat Learn to harness WeChat, the social messaging app in China, into a potent branding tool for your marketing efforts. Gain practical knowledge of the platform and understand its role in personal and business avenues especially in China in a fun and practical session. Start your WeChat journey with us today!

TRAINING PARTNER Serial entrepreneur and certified ACTA trainer, Warren Teh founded six companies ranging from e-commerce and social media marketing to F&B. His interest in WeChat marketing began in 2013, and has since become a subject expert at executing the Chinese social media marketing campaign strategy, and coaching.

Date

Time

Organising CC

28 Jun, Thu

7pm - 10pm

Tampines Changkat CC

Warren Teh CEO Biz & Consumer Solutions Pte Ltd

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 3 hrs Fees: $10(M) | $20(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25

32 | DIGITAL AND INNOVATION

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Gartner predicts that by 2020, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be among the top five investment priorities for more than 30 percent of Chief Information Officers, with AI being the critical driver for demand, fraud, and failure predictions by 2019. Join us to gain an in-depth understanding on fuelling factors contributing to the above predictions.

TRAINING PARTNER

Date

Time

Organising CC

28 Jun, Thu

7pm - 9.30pm

Taman Jurong CC

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 2.5 hrs Fees: $10(M) | $20(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25

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Methodologies for Project Management With ever-increasing demand for better cost management and quality product delivery, there are various methodologies applicable across multiple industries to achieve project objectives. Gain an understanding of popular approaches in project management theory, and determine the most suitable tool for you.

TRAINING PARTNER TinkTankÂŽ is a Singapore-based learning and development consultancy with a branch office in Malaysia. A future ready and innovative company, TinkTank partners organisations across multiple industries in empowering their talents to be future leaders in accordance with the organisationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business goals.

Date

Time

Organising CC

13 Jul, Fri

7pm - 9pm

Changi Simei CC

20 Jul, Fri

7pm - 9pm

Buona Vista CC

IN COLLABORATION WITH

associate an NTUC initiative

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 2 hrs Fees: $10(M) | $20(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25

34 | DIGITAL AND INNOVATION

SkillsFuture@PA Understanding Automation and Robotics Automation looks to change the way we work, sparking fears that much of the workforce will be replaced by robots. Separate the facts from the rumours, and gain clarity to the truth behind automation and robotics. Understand how to be part of the industrial 4.0 revolution, and learn how to be a market leader by adopting automation effectively.

TRAINING PARTNER

Date

Time

Organising CC

28 Jul, Sat

9am - 6pm

Bishan CC

Off-site @ RACE Academy 505 Yishun Industrial Park A PBA Building Singapore 768733

Isa Nasser Academic Manager RACE Academy

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 9 hrs* Fees: $360(M) | $370(NM) No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 30

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Innovation Learning Journey Gain understanding on the inner workings of various industries through these learning journeys.

Supply Chain Asia Innovation Playground By 2025, the e-commerce market is expected to make up 6.7% of all sales â&#x20AC;&#x201C; accounting for approximately S$7.6 billion. Go on an informative walk-through at the Innovation Playground, and learn how innovative technologies in the logistics and supply chain industry can be solutions to creating a successful e-commerce ecosystem!

TRAINING PARTNER

Established in 2005, Supply Chain Asia aims to bring professionals from within the logistics and supply chain industry together to share knowledge, learn from one another, and create opportunities for collaboration. The organistion also provides training courses in the areas of logistics and supply chain management, equipping attendees with skills that are applicable to the real working scenarios in the industry.

Date

Time

Organising CC

20 Apr, Fri

2pm - 5pm

Toa Payoh West CC

25 May , Fri

2pm - 5pm

Bishan CC

29 Jun, Fri

2pm - 5pm

Tampines Changkat CC

Off-site @ Supply Chain City Innovation Playground Supply Chain City 8 Bulim Avenue, #02-03 Singapore 648166

Paul Lim Founder/ President Supply Chain Asia

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 3 hrs Fees: NIL No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 35

36 | INNOVATION LEARNING JOURNEY

Singapore University of Technology & Design The advent of technology and digital advancements have brought about disruptions to how society functions. This course aims to provide you with a quick insight on the development of Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, and 3D printing, and their importance in the shift towards a smart nation.

TRAINING PARTNER

The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is Singaporeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth public university, and one of the first universities in the world to incorporate the art and science of design and technology into a multi-disciplinary curriculum. SUTD was established in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and seeks to advance knowledge and nurture technicallygrounded leaders and innovators to serve societal needs.

Date

Time

Organising CC

27 Apr, Fri

3pm - 5pm

Anchorvale CC

27 Apr, Fri

3pm - 5pm

Bishan North CC

Off-site @ SUTD 8 Somapah Road Singapore 487372

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 2 hrs Fees: NIL No. of pax: Min: 15 | Max: 60

INNOVATION LEARNING JOURNEY | 37

KHL Bedok Printing Plant As social media gains dominance as an advertising medium, it is easy to assume that print media is now a thing of the past. But the proliferation of social media has actually made print media more noteworthy. And with careful innovation and integration, the future of print media continues to see new potential and opportunities.

TRAINING PARTNER

COLOURSCAN is the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier digital-imaging hub offering a one stop whole print processes services. Since its establishment in 1977, COLOURSCAN has built an unrivalled reputation for quality, and established an international client list of the best names in publishing, advertising, and packaging.

Date

Time

Organising CC

18 May, Fri

2pm - 5pm

Bedok CC

Off-site @ Colourscan Print Co. Pte. Ltd 20 Bedok South Road Singapore 469277

Eric Boo Chief Operating Officer Colourscan Print Co. Pte Ltd

No. of Session: 1 Duration: 3 hrs Fees: NIL No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 30

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With immediate effect, SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) claims for SF@PA courses are applicable for both onsite and online registrations at respective CCs where the classes will be organized. For more information about revision to SFC claim processes, please visit www.skillsfuture.sg/credit

You may now sign up for the Deep Dive Learning Courses at www.onepa.sg. For more information about PA, please visit www.pa.gov.sg. PAssion Card members are entitled to course discounts. (M) Denotes PAssion Card members (NM) Denotes Non PAssion Card members To achieve the mission of the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association (PA) in building and bridging communities to achieve one people, one Singapore, we initiate and offer a wide range of programmes and services to cater to the needs and interests of Singaporeans from all walks of life. *Information is accurate at time of print. Images used are for illustration only. Printed in April 2018