Advanced Certificate in Future Workforce Architecture Module 1: Diagnosing Workforce Gaps in Business Strategy
- Human Resource
- Innovation & Business Improvement
1 day
Who Should Attend
Managers, HR professionals and business executives involved in organisation growth and workforce transformation.
Pre-requisites
Participants should have:
- a diploma/ degree
Overview
The world of business is transforming rapidly with digitalisation and automation, and this has a great impact on the kind of skills and competencies that the workforce has to possess in order to stay relevant, employable and engaged. In this 1-day workshop, you will first understand your organisation by putting yourself in the shoes of the CEO using a renowned business strategy model. Followed by learning practical methods in understanding and assessing workforce needs in any digitally transformed business and identify the gaps using the Skills Framework by Skills Future Singapore (SSG). You will also be introduced to the various ongoing funding support and schemes available to Singapore based companies to upskill your local workforce.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the 1-day module, participants will be able to:
- Identify the key factors that are driving digital transformation of businesses
- Relate the key factors to the changing demands placed on human capital and the workforce
- Use the Skills Framework to assess the skills and competencies required to plug existing gaps and upskill the workforce
Topic/Structure
- What is digital transformation and the impact on businesses
- Understanding your organisation with the Business Model Canvas methodology
- The SWOT on HR in the digital transformation
- Using workforce competency frameworks and their resources to assess workforce developmental needs
- Referencing other global competency frameworks and adapting it for use
- Creating a skills development roadmap for the business
- Leveraging on the funding and support schemes to support the implementation of the roadmap
Assessment
Participants have to meet a minimum attendance rate of 75% and have to complete all assessment(s) required by the course. Only upon meeting the minimum attendance and passing the assessment will participants be issued a Certificate of Completion.
Participants who fail the assessment will be given a chance for re-assessment at a fee of SGD100.00 (excluding prevailing GST). Each participant is allowed 1 re-assessment. The re-assessment has to be taken within 7 calendar days from the end of the course date. It will be held on a weekday specified by SMU Academy and conducted during office hours. Please note that re-assessment fees are not supported by SSG Funding.
Participants who meet the minimum attendance rate but do not achieve a pass for the assessment will be issued a Certificate of Participation.
Participants are required to bring their laptop to access the course materials, class exercises and individual assessment(s).
In order to be awarded with Advanced Certificate in Future Workforce Architecture, participants are required to complete all 7 modules within 2 years.
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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$327 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$127 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$327 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
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Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$127 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$127 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$127 (After SSG Funding 70% |
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International Participant |
$1,090 (No Funding) |
$1,090 (No Funding) |
$1,090 (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 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
| INTAKE 6 | TBA (9.00am – 6.00pm) | TBA |
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Additional Details
Programme Registration
Registrants are required to submit the following supporting documents via the registration system at the point of registration:
- Highest qualification certificate (scanned copy)
*Applications will be reviewed by our Programme Admissions Committee. The decision made by the committee is final and no request to review the decision or reveal the considerations leading to the decision would be entertained.
IHRP Basic Skills Badge
As part of the partnership between IHRP, SHRM and SMUA, learners who complete any one of the 7 modules offered under the Advanced Certificate in Future Workforce Architect are entitled to receive a complimentary IHRP Basic level Skills Badge (U.P. $50.00) in an area relevant to the module. This is a new digital micro-credential that can be displayed on your LinkedIn profile to demonstrate your competency in this emerging HR area, and can be used to satisfy the CPD hours for IHRP Certification and Recertification. Participants who complete more than 1 module may receive 1 unique skills badge in each area completed.
To facilitate this, kindly note that participant’s name and email address will be shared with IHRP.
Certified Professional Business Manager (CPBM)
This programme is part of Certified Professional Business Manager. Participants who successfully complete 6 courses/modules with a minimum of 15 training days, from a list of qualifying programmes (terms and conditions apply) within 5 years will receive the Certified Professional Business Manager (CPBM). For example:
Please click here for CPBM details and list of qualifying programmes.
