WSQ - Fast-Track Innovations with Agile Design Thinking and Generative AI (GenAI)

Topic 1: Foundations of Design Thinking, Agile, and Generative AI for Problem-Solving 

• What is Design Thinking? Mindsets and Methodologies for Innovation
• Product Development through Design Thinking and Agile
• How Generative AI Enhances Design Thinking and Agile Processes
• Latest Trends in Innovation: Generative AI and Agile Design Thinking

Topic 2: Problem Framing and Ideation: Leveraging Design Thinking and Generative AI 

• Defining the Problem: Understanding the Challenge and Users
• Persona Mapping and Empathy: Gathering Deep Insights with GenAI
• Ideation and Brainstorming Techniques Enhanced by Generative AI
• Prototyping with AI-Driven Tools: Rapid Development and Feedback
• Drivers of organizational growth and success
• Synthesize information from different sources to understand end-user needs
• Engage stakeholders during the design thinking process to uncover motivations

Topic 3: Agile Development and AI for Rapid Solution Delivery 

• Agile Frameworks for Managing Innovation Projects
• Converting Ideas into Agile Features, Stories, and Tasks with GenAI
• Using Generative AI for Faster Iterations and Feedback in Agile Sprints
• Agile Tools and Techniques to Scale Solutions Across Teams
• Concept and principles of resource management, project management tools and techniques
• Lead design thinking projects across the organization

Topic 4: Scaling and Sustaining Innovations with Agile Deign Thinking and Generative AI 

• Strategies for Scaling Design Thinking and AI Across an Organization
• Engaging Stakeholders and Creating Buy-in for AI-Driven Innovation
• Resource Management in Innovation Projects Using AI Tools
• Metrics and KPIs for Measuring the Success of Innovation Projects

Final Assessment 

• Written Assessment (SAQ)
• Case Study

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Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

• Able to operate using computer functions
• Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

• Positive Learning Attitude
• Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of working experience.

Target Age Group: 21-65 years old

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Software: NIL

Hardware: Windows and Mac Laptops

SSG Training Grant

SSG TG is $15 per pax. Net fee after SSG TG is $309.82. Absentee Payroll is not eligible.

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• The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
• Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
• Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
• Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’

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The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).

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• Log in to your U Portal account to submit your UTAP application upon completion of the course.

Note

• SSG subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
• All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
• An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
• UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
• UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.

• Innovation Manager
• Product Development Manager
• Design Thinking Consultant
• Agile Project Manager
• AI Strategy Consultant
• R&D Manager
• Digital Transformation Lead
• User Experience (UX) Designer
• Process Improvement Specialist
• Business Analyst
• Chief Innovation Officer
• Product Innovation Lead
• Service Design Lead
• Stakeholder Engagement Manager
• AI Solutions Architect
• Organizational Development Manager
• Customer Insights Specialist
• Innovation Coach
• Creative Director
• Project Management Lead

Choong Sin Fatt: Choong Sin Fatt is a ACTA certified trainer. Sin Fatt is also a Design Thinking and Agile strategist and practitioner, championing innovative ways to adopt Design Driven Agile. He has extensive IT development, pre-sales, consulting and training experiences. His approach to redesigning Agile learning has helped organizations improve the way product team delivers products that customers love. SinFatt has been actively involved in designing and promoting the “Agile Redesigned” product line which includes: Design Sprint with Scrum, Design Thinking using LEGO© Serious Play© methods, SAFe© PI Planning using LEGO© Serious Play© method, Agile Discovery using LEGO© Serious Play© method. SinFatt is a certified adult educator holding a WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA). He is also a certified LEGO Serious Play and AJ & Smart Design Sprint 2.0 facilitator.

Tan Teck Hwa: Tan Teck Hwa  is a ACTA certified trainer. Teck Hwa gradute with a Master of Edution in NIE,NTU, a Bachelor of Engineering in Polytechnic University,Japan, having Diploma in Japanese Language in International Student Instititude, Japan and a Advanced Certificate in Learning & Performance. He have taken leadership role such as education operations, L&D and organisational change. He is experience in traning management and administration. He did curriculum development and implementation. Conducting leadership and management development training. He also used to work in COO, Unihearts International Education Group in China, Vice principal at SMRT Institue, Corporate Services Director in ETT Academy, Vice Principal doing strategic planning for Hwa Chong International School, Principal part-time lecturer in ITE Institutes.

Armand Abdul Rahim: Armand Abdul Rahim is a ACTA certified trainer. Armand Rahim has more than 20 years ICT experience that spans across Asia Pacific region. His primary domain of expertise and experience is on Leadership & Management, Digital & Product Marketing and Project Management.Armand graduated with MSc in Marketing Management. He is currently serving as Adjunct Lecturer with DeepNovaSG and London School of Business Finance. He have gotten Masters in Marketing Management, Diploma in Adult & Continuing Education (DACE), Advanced Certification in Training & Development (ACTA), Post Graduate Diploma in Business Marketing, Diploma in Information Technology. Have 20+ years experience in InfoComm Technology and 10+ years in Product & Program Management.