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Ecommerce Ecosystem Effective Design for Digital Merchandising

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This course is conducted on campus.

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Fee
SGD2,398* (as low as SGD279.40 after maximum funding) Learn More
Duration

2 days
Weekdays (9am - 6pm)

Level
Basic
Venue

Singapore Management University

Who Should Attend

  • Digital Visual Merchandising Executives and Managers  
  • E-commerce executives and managers  
  • Omnichannel Managers  
  • Business owners and leaders who wish to strengthen their company's digital commerce capabilities

Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to equip aspiring e-commerce merchants and managers with essential skills in design principles, software proficiency, and data integration.

During the course, participants will master key design concepts, use Canva for creating visuals and videos, integrate AI tools, and apply data insights to optimise performance. Upon completion, course participants will have the ability to strengthen their organisation’s digital commerce capabilities.

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Learning Objectives

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

  • Master design fundamentals
  • Learn to be proficient in design software
  • Integrate data and AI in design
  • Implement effective e-commerce product merchandising strategy

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

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+

$719.40

(After SSG Funding 70%)

$279.40

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

$719.40

(After SSG Funding 70%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$279.40

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

$279.40

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

$279.40

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

International Participant

$2,398

(No Funding)

$2,398

(No Funding)

$2,398

(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

Lau Wee Kiat
Business Development Director and Web Strategist
eFusion Technology
Lau Wee Kiat
Business Development Director and Web Strategist
eFusion Technology

Wee Kiat is a seasoned entrepreneur and visionary leader with over 20 years of expertise in web strategy, e-commerce innovation, and digital transformation. As the Head Consultant and founder of eFusionTechnology Pte Ltd, an award-winning web design agency, he has been instrumental in helping businesses thrive in the digital age. Since its establishment in 2004, eFusion Technology has delivered cutting-edge solutions in web design, e-commerce implementation, and custom digital platforms, powered by a 100% in-house team of experts.

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