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WSQ - Business Innovation with Internet-of-Things (IoT)

WSQ - Business Innovation with Internet-of-Things (IoT)

Ready to disrupt the traditional business landscape? Our course on Business Innovation with Internet-of-Things (IoT) is your key to unlocking new avenues for growth and efficiency. Learn how to seamlessly integrate IoT technologies into your business model, from improving operations with smart solutions to gaining actionable insights through data analytics. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to make strategic decisions that drive digital transformation and create a sustainable competitive advantage.

But we take you beyond just understanding IoT technologies. Dive into real-world applications and case studies that demonstrate how IoT can solve specific business challenges. Master the art of crafting an IoT strategy that aligns with your business objectives, mitigates risks, and offers a significant ROI. Whether you're looking to optimize existing processes or develop new revenue streams, this course will provide you with the expertise to lead your business into the future.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to

LO1: Compare current business model with IoT business model
LO2: Explore potential opportunities for using IoT
LO3: Identify how IoT works
LO4: Weigh the costs-benefits of adopting IoT
LO5: Implement business innovation processes with IoT

Course Objectives

Learners will be able to explore opportunities for business innovation using internet-of-things (IoT)

Course Brochure

Download WSQ - Business Innovation with Internet-of-Things (IoT) Brochure

Skills Framework

This course follows the guideline of Business Innovation ICT-SNA-4003-1.1 TSC under ICT Skills Framework

Certification

Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Infotech - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Infotech.
OpenCerts from SkillsFuture Singapore - After passing the assessment(s) and achieving at least 75% attendance, participants will receive a OpenCert (aka Statement of Achievement) from SkillsFuture Singapore, certifying that they have achieved the Competency Standard(s) in the above Skills Framework.

WSQ Funding

WSQ funding is only applicable to Singaporeans and PR. Subject to eligibility, the funding support is subjected to funding caps.

Effective for courses starting from 1 Jan 2024
Full Fee	GST	Nett Fee after Funding (Incl. GST)
		Baseline	MCES / SME
$350	$31.50	$206.50	$136.50

Baseline: Singaporean/PR age 21 and above
MCES(Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy): S'porean age 40 & above

Upon registration, we will advise further on how to tap on the WSQ Training Subsidy.

You can pay the nett fee (after the WSQ training subsidy) by the following :

SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Eligible Singapore-registered companies can tap on $10000 SFEC to cover out-of-pocket expenses.Click here to submit SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SFC to offset course fee payable after funding but the $4,000 Additional SFC (Mid-Career Support) cannot be used. Click here for SkillsFuture Credit submission

UTAP

Eligible NTUC members can apply for 50% of the unfunded fee from UTAP, capped up to $250/year and for members aged 40 and above, capped up to $500/year. Click here to submit UTAP

Course Code: TGS-2020504706

Post-Course Support

We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course.
Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts.

Course Cancellation/Reschedule Policy

You can register your interest without upfront payment. There is no penalty for withdrawal of the course before the class commerce.
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% for any paid amount.
Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to availability of the classroom

Course Details

Topic 1 Overview of Internet of Things (IoT)

What is Industry 4.0 and IoT?
The emerging new business models with IoT
Sensors and Actuators for IoT
Wireless Communication Technologies for IoT

Topic 2 Potential Opportunities of IoT Innovation

IoT Use Cases for Agriculture
IoT Use Cases for Autonomous Vehicles
IoT Use Cases for Fleet Tracking
IoT Use Cases for Smart Building
IoT Use Cases for Healthcare and Wearable Devices
IoT Use Cases for Drones

Topic 3 IoT Technology

Cloud Computing for IoT
Setup Cloud Computing Account
Post Data to Cloud Computing Server
Data Analytics and Visualization
Actions on Data

Topic 4. IoT Adoption

Challenges of IoT Adoption
IoT Security
Cost-Benefit Analysis of IoT Implementation

Topic 5: IoT Implementation

Success Factors of IoT Implementation
Design Thinking Approach to IoT Implementation

Mode of Assessment

Practical Performance (PP)
Oral Questioning (OQ)

Course Info

Promotion Code

Promo or discount cannot be applied to WSQ courses

Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

Able to operate using computer functions with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
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.
Minimum 18 years old

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Software: NIL

Hardware: Windows and Mac Laptops

About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity.

Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.

For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.

Funding Eligility Criteria

Individual Sponsored Trainee

Employer Sponsored Trainee

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents of age 21 and above
From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.
Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria.

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents who are DIRECT EMPLOYEE of the sponsoring company.
From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.
Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria.

SkillsFuture Credit:

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.

PSEA:

To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility, goto mySkillsFuture portal and search for this course code.
Scroll down to "Keyword Tags" to verify for PSEA eligibility.
If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.
And if there is no “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is ineligible for PSEA.
Not all courses are eligible for PSEA funding.

Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding:

$4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee.

SFEC:

If the Training Provider has submitted an enrolment for course fee grant claim in Training Partners Gateway (TPGateway), SSG would be able to derive SFEC funding based on this record. There is no need for enterprise to submit any claim request and the SFEC claim will be automatically generated and disbursed.
Where there is no such record, eligible employers are required to submit an SFEC claim after course completion via the SFEC microsite.
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) Microsite

Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim

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’

SkillsFuture Level-Up Program

The SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme provides greater structural support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot and stay relevant in a changing economy. For more information, visit SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme

Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP

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).

For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)

Steps to Apply UTAP

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.

Appeal Process

The candidate has the right to disagree with the assessment decision made by the assessor.
When giving feedback to the candidate, the assessor must check with the candidate if he agrees with the assessment outcome.
If the candidate agrees with the assessment outcome, the assessor & the candidate must sign the Assessment Summary Record.
If the candidate disagrees with the assessment outcome, he/she should not sign in the Assessment Summary Record.
If the candidate intends to appeal the decision, he/she should first discuss the matter with the assessor/assessment manager.
If the candidate is still not satisfied with the decision, the candidate must notify the assessor of the decision to appeal. The assessor will reflect the candidate’s intention in the Feedback Section of the Assessment Summary Record.
The assessor will notify the assessor manager about the candidate’s intention to lodge an appeal.
The candidate must lodge the appeal within 7 days, giving reasons for appeal
The assessor can help the candidate with writing and lodging the appeal.
he assessment manager will collect information from the candidate & assessor and give a final decision.
A record of the appeal and any subsequent actions and findings will be made.
An Assessment Appeal Panel will be formed to review and give a decision.
The outcome of the appeal will be made known to the candidate within 2 weeks from the date the appeal was lodged.
The decision of the Assessment Appeal Panel is final and no further appeal will be entertained.
Please click the link below to fill up the Candidates Appeal Form.

Job Roles

IoT Product Manager
Innovation Manager
IoT Solutions Architect
Smart City Planner
R&D Specialist
Business Strategist
Digital Transformation Lead
Manufacturing Process Manager
IoT Data Analyst
Connected Devices Engineer
Operations Manager (IoT-focused)
Smart Grid Specialist
Home Automation Developer
Supply Chain Innovation Manager
Industrial Automation Strategist

Trainers

Shawn Koh Boon Hiap: Shawn Koh Boon Hiap is a ACTA certified trainer and used to be a specialist trainer in RSAF training specialists and officers. He was also invited by Prime Minister Office on Dec 2019 as guest speaker for Smart Nation event held in Downtown East. Throughout his career in the corporate world, he was also coach and mentor to many others, often relinquishing his leadership to take on more challenging tasks after imparting his knowledge and skillsets to his successors. Shawn is skilled in IoT integrations and development, network administration, system administration, website development, software development, multimedia production, information security, entrepreneurship, corporate leadership and project management.

He is a corporate leader and turned as entrepreneur, is the founder of I.O.T. Workz, a Smart Nation ambassador, offering integrated IoT solutions for residential, commercial and industrial. He was a self-learned programmer and won the National Software Competition North Zone Champion in 1990. He developed the first predictive online-data reduction system in 1996 for the Command and Control (C2) Center in RSAF to provide real-time system health monitoring in the data center. He also formed the Ground-Based Radar System team in ST Electronics (InfoSoft) to provide software maintenance for all radar systems in Singapore between 2003 and 2006. He was also the solution architect for multiple generations of Derivatives Clearing Systems, Head of Enterprise Solutions and held a couple of other leadership roles in SGX between 2007 and 2018. Throughout his years of exposure with Technology, he had mastered many different programming languages, acquired electronics troubleshooting skills and earn professional certifications in PMP, Information Security, Linux Administration and many others.

Tan Woei Ming: Tan Woei Ming is ACLP certified trainer. He graduated from Nanyang Technological University, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, He has a MASTER OF INTELLIGENT SYSTEM from NUS. He has worked as DATA SCIENCE LEAD and DATA SCIENTIST in Micron Technologies.

Richard Wan: Richard Wan is a ACTA certified trainer. Richard Wan has more than 30 years of experience in software development in various computer disciplines, including computer vision, communication and digital publishing.

Technical expertise includes: Windows, Linux developments with C, C++, Delphi (Object Pascal), Visual Studio, OpenCV. Embedded system programming including microcontrollers, Arduino, Pi, BeagleBone etc.

Fritz Lim: Fritz is ACTA-certified, as well as a registered MOE instructor, and a graduate of the 2018 ConsenSys Blockchain Developer Program, with a Bachelor in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Computer Specialisation) from Nanyang Technological University.

With more than 10 years of experience teaching at a local polytechnic, Fritz is passionate about imparting knowledge to teens, adults, and children. He believes that an education in technology and in how things work is essential for everyone, so that they can harness and invent the technologies of the future. He is excited about exploring anything related to computers and IT, with a keen interest in electronics and native cross-platform mobile app development so that our ubiquitous mobile phones can be conveniently used to control and interact with devices wirelessly and over the Internet.

Ken Yuen: Ken Yuen is a ACTA certified trainer. He has more than 10 years of experience working as an instructor, Application Development Engineer, Technical Consultant and Project Manager. He is an MOE-Registered Instructor teaching STEM programs for past 3 years such as Arduino, Micro:bits and robotics to schools and libraries based on the smart nation initiative roadmap.

He completed his Diploma in Electronic Engineering at Singapore Polytechnic and graduated with Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Nanyang Technological University and certified PMP (Project Management Professional).