Advanced Certificate in Practical Business Law

Innovation & Business Improvement
Legal

Next Intake: 23 Apr 2026 (Thu)

Intermediate
SkillsFuture
Full Certificates

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Next course starts on

23 Apr 2026 (Thu) See Full Schedule

Fee

SGD15,260* (as low as SGD5,460 after maximum funding) Learn More

Duration

14 Full Days (Weekdays)

Level

Intermediate

Overview

The law interfaces with almost all aspects of running and managing a business, from incorporation and employment, to marketing and protecting a business’ assets and information. A well-rounded business owner, executive, or professional should have a working understanding of how the law operates in practice.

While academic and theoretical mastery is not required, he/ she should, at least, be able to identify legal issues/ requirements, and be aware of the solutions and resources needed to address and comply with them. Professional-education courses imparting practical knowledge of the law do not appear to be common in Singapore, hence this programme is specifically designed to provide business owners, managers, and executives with a working knowledge of laws and legal processes related to the entire spectrum of running and managing a business.

Topic/Structure

To achieve the Advanced Certificate in Practical Business Law, participants will need to complete the following modules offered by SMU Academy:

Module 1: Understanding and Managing Contracts in the Digital Business Domain
Module 2: Starting and Managing a Company in the Digital Age - a Corporate Governance Perspective
Module 3: Legal Aspects of Employment in the Era of Digital Transformation
Module 4: Bits, Bytes and Privacy Rights - Navigating Data Protection in the Digital Business Landscape
Module 5: Of Pixels and Policies - Legal Issues and Strategies in Online Marketing, Advertising, and Sales
Module 6: Protecting and Managing Intangible Assets in an Increasingly Digitised World
Module 7: Bytes and Brawls - Navigating Commercial Dispute in the Digital Landscape

Assessment

As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of every module. 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 for each of the 7 modules within 3 years in order to be awarded the digital Advanced Certificate in Practical Business Law issued by SMU Academy.

Fee Table

EMPLOYER-SPONSORED

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

SME

NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$8,260

(After SSG Funding 50%)

$5,460

(After SSG Funding 50%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$8,260

(After SSG Funding 50%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$5,460

(After SSG Funding 50%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

$5,460

(After SSG Funding 50%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$5,460

(After SSG Funding 50%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

International Participant

$15,260

(No Funding)

$15,260

(No Funding)

$15,260

(No Funding)

All prices include 9% GST

Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
(Please note that PSEA payments will be temporarily unavailable from 10 to 30 April 2026 due to a scheduled blackout by the Ministry of Education.)

Intake Information

MODULES	DATES
Module 1: Understanding and Managing Contracts in the Digital Business Domain	25 - 26 Jun 2026 [Open for Registration]
Module 2: Starting and Managing a Company in the Digital Age - a Corporate Governance Perspective	15 - 16 Jun 2026 [Open for Registration]
Module 3: Legal Aspects of Employment in the Era of Digital Transformation	6 - 7 July 2026 [Open for Registration]
Module 4: Bits, Bytes and Privacy Rights - Navigating Data Protection in the Digital Business Landscape	23 - 24 Apr 2026 [Open for Registration]
Module 5: Of Pixels and Policies - Legal Issues and Strategies in Online Marketing, Advertising, and Sales	4 - 5 Jun 2026 [Open for Registration]
Module 6: Protecting and Managing Intangible Assets in an Increasingly Digitised World	29 - 30 Jun 2026 [Open for Registration]
Module 7: Bytes and Brawls - Navigating Commercial Dispute in the Digital Landscape	2 - 3 Jul 2026 [Open for Registration]