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WSQ - Unlocking Business Potential with Strategic Negotiation Tactics

WSQ - Unlocking Business Potential with Strategic Negotiation Tactics

Learn to unlock business potential through effective negotiation strategies in this WSQ-accredited course. Participants will develop the ability to identify negotiation outcomes, understand the context of negotiation, and prepare detailed background information to set a strong foundation. Gain insights into negotiation styles, with considerations for social and cultural nuances, and master planning techniques to lead successful discussions.

This course also covers practical negotiation tactics, including opening offers, handling difficult personalities, and employing anchoring and framing techniques for mutual benefits. Participants will practice listening, building empathy, avoiding common pitfalls like using round numbers, and leveraging precedents for favorable outcomes. Closing offers, debriefing, and evaluating negotiation results will ensure participants leave equipped to excel in professional negotiations.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, learners will be to apply business negotiation skills and techniques

Learning Outcomes

By end of the course, learners should be able to:

Identify negotiation outcomes, context of negotiation and prepare relevant background information for negotiation.
Apply negotiation techniques during negotiation and record negotiations for evaluation after negotiation.

Course Brochure

Download WSQ - Unlocking Business Potential with Strategic Negotiation Tactics Brochure

Skills Framework

This course follows the guideline of Business Negotiation ICT-BIN-3105-1 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
$750	$67.50	$442.50	$292.50

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

PSEA

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their PSEA funds to offset course fee payable after funding.

To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility for this course, Visit SkillsFuture (course code: TGS-2023020567)

Scroll down to “Keyword Tags” to verify for PSEA eligibility.
If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.

Course Code: TGS-2023020567

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: Preparation for Negotiation

Identifying your negotiation outcomes and the importance of negotiation
Knowing the context of negotiation and Identify roles and responsibilities
Understanding negotiation styles with consideration on social and cultural differences
Preparing relevant background information and plan your negotiation

Topic 2: Negotiation Tactics

Opening offers and tactics on dealing with difficult people
Listening and building empathy
Anchoring and framing techniques for mutual benefits
Applying negotiation techniques to achieve desired outcomes
Avoiding final offer and do not use round numbers
Considering relevant precedents in past negations
Closing your offer and debriefing your negotiation
Evaluate your negotiation outcomes

Final Assessment

Written Assessment - Short Answer Questions (WA-SAQ)
Case Study (CS)

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
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 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
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

Sales Manager
Business Development Manager
Procurement Manager
Contract Manager
Account Manager
Real Estate Broker
Mergers & Acquisitions Specialist
Corporate Lawyer
Supply Chain Negotiator
Licensing Specialist
International Trade Specialist
Partnership Development Manager
Vendor Relationship Manager
Corporate Trainer
Strategic Alliances Manager.

Trainers

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.

Terence Ee: Terence Ee is a ACTA certified trainr that has delivered IT training in Singapore and Myanmar. He has also facilitated faith formation courses for Christians in Singapore and Myanmar. As a trainer, his mission is to co-create insightful and actionable learning experiences with his learners.His current areas of focus include project management, information security management, quality management and office productivity applications.

Terence has more than 25 years of corporate IT experience. He has held senior management roles in the public and private sectors. He holds a Master of Science in Technology Management, a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Sciences, a Diploma in Family Education, and the Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA). Part of his spare time goes towards tutoring his children in their studies (while learning a thing or two along the way). He is also imparting to them the essential skills for thriving in a digital world.

Kesston Tang: Kesston Tang started his an entrepreneur journey as Affiliate Marketing, currently he has been providing coaching and developing consultation to his Client’s, such as Online Presence Marketing/Management as a whole in managing their portfolios that helps his client’s in gross profits of ROI (150% - 200%). He has more than 2 decades of experiences in

Supply Chain (Warehouse Management) and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, thus he had implemented across many multiply MNC and government agencies of major multi-million dollars in project management that delivered results in the success of S$324.5 million projectization.

Kesston Tang is ACTA certified and Professional Body accreditation endorsed certified in PMP, ITIL, CEH, CHFI, SOC Analyst (CSA), MCSA and TOGAF. As of now, concurrently doing his Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme and Master in Education (NTU). He had graduated with a Master of Business in Enterprise Resource Planning (VU) and Master Certificate on CIO (NUS), Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management (NUS). He has conducted numerous National WSQ and NICF training in Singapore.

Ken Hiong: Ken Hiong is a ACTA certified trainer. Ken has over 20 years of work experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry, having assumed various functional and managerial roles in sales, marketing, business development, finance, business analysis and planning. With an interest and experience in scripting, Ken has worked on projects using HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, WordPress, MS Office, VBA, Power BI, etc. Notably, Ken is a proven expert Excel user at work who has made efficient many work processes, improved data analysis and enhanced the quality of business planning and reporting for organizations.

Ken graduated with a Pharmacy degree, holds a Master of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore and a Master of Applied Finance from the University of Adelaide. An ardent advocate of lifelong learning, Ken is ACTA trained and seeks to continually upgrade his IT skills through various channels of learning and Microsoft certifications. With MS Office Master qualification, Ken looks forward to assisting individuals and corporations improve their computer skills, productivity and business outcomes.

Oh Boon Sai Patrick: Oh Boon Sai Patrick is a ACTA certified trainer. He is a seasoned management consultant specializing in PDPA (Personal Data Protection Act) compliance and EDG (Enterprise Development Grant) consultancy. He offers comprehensive services tailored to each client's unique needs. In the realm of PDPA compliance, he advise on data protection strategies, conduct audits, deliver customized awareness training, and ensure seamless integration into existing business processes.

For the EDG grant, he guide businesses on eligibility, application, and utilization, conduct capability assessments, develop project proposals, and provide ongoing project management. With a strong track record of enhancing data security and operational efficiency, he aim to help businesses achieve regulatory compliance and sustainable growth.