Advanced Certificate in Business Innovation for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Module 5: Implementing Technology and Monitoring Transformation

Artificial Intelligence
Innovation & Business Improvement

Next Intake: 21 Aug 2025 (Thu)

Basic
SkillsFuture
Short Courses
This module is part of Advanced Certificate in Business Innovation for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)

This module is conducted in-person.

Next course starts on

21 Aug 2025 (Thu) See Full Schedule

Fee

SGD2,180* (as low as SGD254 after maximum funding) Learn More

Duration

2 Full Days (Weekdays)

Level

Basic

Who Should Attend

Business leaders and managers overseeing transformation projects
Change management professionals and consultants
Entrepreneurs keen in effective execution of business strategies

PREREQUISITES

There are no prerequisites for this programme. Prior knowledge on any of the topics is not required.

Overview

Adopting emerging technologies can significantly increase productivity and revenue for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), streamline workflow and enable data-driven decisions. With the right tools and systems in place, businesses can automate repetitive tasks, freeing up valuable time for employees to focus on more value-added activities.

This module focuses on the practical aspects of executing technology implementations and managing change within SMEs, offering insights into effective implementation strategies, tracking progress, and adapting to feedback. Participants will learn how to translate strategic plans into actionable steps, ensure the smooth execution of transformation initiatives, and monitor the impact of these changes, ensuring that SMEs can adapt quickly to new challenges and opportunities.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the 2-day module, participants will be able to:

Understand the importance of adopting emerging technologies for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Develop effective implementation strategies for technology adoption and translate strategic plans into actionable steps for technology implementation
Monitor the impact of technology changes and adapt quickly to new challenges and opportunities
Identify the right tools and systems to streamline workflow and enable data-driven decisions
Understand the key steps for the successful implementation of transformation initiatives
Develop skills to track and measure the effectiveness of transformation efforts
Learn to adapt and refine strategies based on performance and feedback

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

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

SME

NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$654

(After SSG Funding 70%)

$254

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$654

(After SSG Funding 70%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$254

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

$254

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$254

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

International Participant

$2,180

(No Funding)

$2,180

(No Funding)

$2,180

(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.

Self Sponsored

SkillsFuture Credit: 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: 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 are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here.

Please click here for more information on ETSS.

Absentee Payroll