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E-commerce Ecosystem Collaborative Problem Solving

  • e-Commerce
  • Innovation & Business Improvement
  • Basic
  • SkillsFuture
  • Short Courses

This programme is conducted in-person at Synagie Venture Lab.

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

2 Days
Weekdays (9am - 6pm)

Level
Basic
Venue

Synagie Venture Lab

Who Should Attend

  • Career Transition or fresh graduates who are exploring a career in Digital Commerce Industry
  • SME Owners
  • eCommerce Sellers and Operators
  • Digital Commerce Marketing, Sales, Ad Tech Professionals, and Brand Managers
  • Digital Commerce Strategy & Planning Professionals and Managers

Overview

In today's fast-paced and complex world, collaboration has become an essential part of problem-solving. The course is designed to help participants develop the skills and techniques needed to effectively collaborate with others to solve complex problems by communicating effectively with multiple solutions and implementing the best course of action.

With practical tools and frameworks, participants will learn to navigate the complexities of group problem-solving allowing them to achieve greater success in their personal and professional lives.

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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the principles of collaborative problem solving and how these principles, when applied effectively, can benefit them with their respective teams
  • Analyse and evaluate information in the e-commerce environment to make informed decisions
  • Handle and resolving conflicts with stakeholders/ partners in a constructive manner
  • Generate new and innovative ideas in collaborating in an e-commerce setting
  • Be able to adapt to changing circumstances in projects in an e-commerce environment
  • Apply emotional intelligence skills to better manage emotions with handling difficult situations during projects
  • Learn to communicate with stakeholders more effectively through active listening
  • Learn to identify root causes of problems faced at workplace by using Root Cause Analysis
  • Understand diversity in an e-commerce environment and explore ways to be inclusive

Topic/Structure

  • Understand the principles of collaborative problem solving
  • Analyse and evaluate information in the e-commerce environment to make informed decisions
  • Handle and resolving conflicts with stakeholders/ partners in a constructive manner
  • Generate new and innovative ideas in collaborating in an e-commerce setting
  • Apply emotional intelligence skills to better manage emotions with handling difficult situations

Assessment

  • Written Assessment

CERTIFICATION

As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, 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

Click here for more information about SkillsFuture Credits (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)
For PSEA - Available only for Singapore Citizen below 31 (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)

Total Program Fee: SGD0.00

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.

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)

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Trainers

Nita Chauhan
Affiliate Faculty
SMU Academy
Nita Chauhan
Affiliate Faculty
SMU Academy
Nita, an affiliate faculty at SMU Academy, boasts over 30 years of luxury sales and marketing experience. Specialising in retail operations management, training, and strategic change management, she has led industry workshops, corporate seminars, and government events. Formerly, she served as Country Manager at Forever 21 and Regional Training Manager at Victoria's Secret, achieving significant business growth. At Goldheart Jewelry, she played a key role in its sale to Aspial Corporation. With a strong grasp of successful family business operations, Nita brings invaluable expertise to the table.

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