Advanced Certificate in Metaverse and Artificial Intelligence Module 2: Funding and Setting Up Businesses in the Metaverse
- Artificial Intelligence
- Finance & Investment
This module is conducted in-person.
2 days
Weekdays (9am - 5pm)
Who Should Attend
- Programmers, founders, risk managers of Technology firms
- Individuals interested in getting a good understanding of how businesses navigate the Metaverse
- Professionals exploring the potential applications surrounding business activities in the Metaverse
PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this programme. Prior knowledge on any of the topics is not required.
Overview
Many brands such as McDonald's and Gucci are taking a leap to enter the Metaverse world. But how does one set up a business in the Metaverse? This module aims to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the Metaverse and equip them with the essential knowledge of the benefits, challenges as well as rules and regulations associated with funding and setting up of businesses in the Metaverse.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the 2-day module, participants will be able to:
- Explore the different types of Metaverse platforms and how they work
- Learn about technologies that run on the Metaverse and how brands can use them to their advantage
- Know the essentials to get started in the Metaverse
- Learn the selling points and challenges of the Metaverse
- Discover ways brands can make the Metaverse more accessible and inclusive for the general public
- Learn about brands dominating the Metaverse and how they set up their businesses there
- Know who are the investors in the Metaverse (internationally and locally)
- Learn how to determine if their business should enter into the Metaverse as an investment for digital growth
- Identify the risk awareness and risk management in the Metaverse
- Know the stages of funding and how businesses receive funding
- Gain an understanding of the policies and regulations business owners have to consider in the Metaverse
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
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$654 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$654 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
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Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
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International Participant |
$2,180 (No Funding) |
$2,180 (No Funding) |
$2,180 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
- SkillsFuture Credit
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Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual). - Workfare Skills Support Scheme
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From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Company Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees will be able to enjoy ETSS funding only if the company's SME's status has been approved. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
Intake Information
This module is conducted in-person.
| Course | Dates |
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| INTAKE 1 | 20 - 21 Jan 2025 [Open for Registration] |
*Online registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date
