Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Centres & Green Financing: Lessons From NVIDIA & Hyperscaler Demand
- Artificial Intelligence
- Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
This programme is conducted on-campus.
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2 days
Singapore Management University
Who Should Attend
- Data Centre Strategy & Investment Managers
- Infrastructure Finance Professionals
- Sustainability‑Linked Loan (SLL) Structuring Roles
- Energy & Utilities Strategy Managers
PREREQUISITE
- Participants should have at least 2 years of working experience in a business, sustainability, digital, technology, operations, policy, finance, or related professional role
Overview
Using the NVIDIA growth narrative and hyperscaler demand trends as context, participants will explore power demand projections, sustainability benchmarks, green financing instruments, and sustainability-linked loans. The module examines Singapore’s positioning as a data centre hub and evaluates investment decision-making under energy transition constraints.
Participants assess how capital markets support AI infrastructure while aligning with climate objectives.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the 2-day course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centre ecosystem, including how AI applications drive infrastructure growth and hyperscaler demand
- Explain the NVIDIA growth narrative and its role in shaping global AI and data centre expansion
- Analyse how AI workloads translate into infrastructure requirements, including power, cooling, water usage, and system resilience
- Assess the environmental impact of data centres, including energy, water, and carbon considerations within regional constraints
- Apply key performance benchmarks such as Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE), and Carbon Usage Effectiveness (CUE) to evaluate data centre efficiency and sustainability
- Understand hyperscaler clean energy strategies, including procurement approaches such as Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and grid integration
- Evaluate green financing models, including the role of sustainability-linked loans in driving performance improvements
- Position Singapore’s role as a strategic hub for AI infrastructure financing and clean energy solutions across the region
Assessment
As part of the requirement for Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA), there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| EMPLOYER-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 SWDA Funding 70%) |
$254 (After SWDA Funding 70% |
$654 (After SWDA Funding 70%) |
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Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$254 (After SWDA Funding 70% |
$254 (After SWDA Funding 70% |
$254 (After SWDA 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
Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.
SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme for Mid-Career Individuals
A SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 will be provided to Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to further offset out-of-pocket course fees for this programme.
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.
Employer 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
Employers 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
Next Intake: To be advised
*Registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date, or once the class is full, whichever comes first.
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