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Internationalisation Series: Elevate Workplace Learning to Drive Business Growth in Australia

  • Internationalisation
Next Intake: 13 Aug 2025 (Wed)
  • Basic
  • SkillsFuture
  • Short Courses
  • This module is part of Internationalisation Series
Next course starts on
13 Aug 2025 (Wed) See Full Schedule
Fee
SGD8,175* (as low as SGD952.50 after maximum funding) Learn More
Duration

Pre-trip workshops (in-person): 2 Weeknights

6 days in Australia
Kindly note that accommodations are provided for 5 nights.

Level
Basic

Who Should Attend

  • Small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
  • Start-up founders
  • Investors
  • Business leaders

PREREQUISITE

  • Participants should have at two years of work experience

Overview

This programme offers participants an immersive experience on application of best practices in workplace learning organisations in Australia.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Gain an overview of the Australian market
  • Explore workplace learning practices
  • Appreciate Australia's workplace culture and organisational dynamics
  • Engage and network with business owners to establish connections for potential collaborations

Topic/Structure

Pre-Trip Workshop

  • Programme overview​
  • Pre-trip briefing ​
  • Introduction to the Australian workplace ecosystem ​
  • Analysis of case studies
  • Explore workplace learning technologies and trends ​
  • Deep dive into the development and utilisation of workplace learning platforms in Australia ​
  • Insights into government-supported workplace learning programmes  ​
  • Applications of workplace learning by Australian organisations 

Learning Journey: Business Trip to Australia

 Day 1
  • Flight: Singapore to Australia (Sydney)
  • Hotel Check-in
  • Site Visit – Information Technology Sector
  • Site Visit – Built Environment Sector
  • Welcome Dinner and Networking Session
 Day 2
  • Site Visit – Education Sector
  • Site Visit – Research and Development
  • Site Visit – Healthcare Sector
 Day 3 
  • Site Visit – Banking and Financial Services
  • Site Visit – Built Environment Sector
  • Site Visit – Local University
 Day 4 
  • Site Visit – Information Technology Sector
  • Site Visit – Retail Sector
  • Site Visit – Healthcare Sector
 Day 5
  • Site Visit – Telecommunications Sector
  • Site Visit – Financial Services Sector
  • Workshop
 Day 6
  • Closing remarks and reflection exercise on key takeaways of the programme
  • Written Assignment
  • Flight back to Singapore

Note: Site visits may vary based on the profile of participants enrolled into the programme.

*All schedules, itineraries, and business events are subject to availability and changes. Flight tickets, travel insurance, and VISA (if required) will be covered by participants.

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.

Fee Table

 COMPANY-SPONSORED

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

SME

NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$2,452.50

(After SSG Funding 70%)

$952.50

(After Maximum Funding)

$2,452.50

(After SSG Funding 70%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$952.50

(After Maximum Funding)

$952.50

(After Maximum Funding)

$952.50

(After Maximum Funding)

International Participant

$8,175

(No Funding)

$8,175

(No Funding)

$8,175

(No Funding)

All prices include 9% GST

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

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

Pre-Trip Workshops: 13 & 14 Aug 2025 [Open for Registration]

Overseas Dates: 15 - 20 Sep 2025

Please note that our Internationalisation programmes will close registration 1 month prior to the start dates to accommodate travel arrangements. Please do not book air tickets until you have received our confirmation email. The course will proceed only if the minimum number of participants is met.

Trainers

Wayne Brown
Founder & CEO
Skills 4 Executives Limited
Wayne Brown
Founder & CEO
Skills 4 Executives Limited

Wayne is a globally acclaimed leadership coach with over 45 years’ experience partnering with professionals in more than 100 countries across six continents. A three-time recipient of CEO Today’s Executive Coach of the Year award (2022–2024) and a #1 best-selling author, he specialises in helping businesses enhance performance and guiding executives to their next level of success. Wayne’s leadership programmes consistently deliver transformative impact—driving a 300% increase in sales for a client, accelerating a Chinese L&D designer’s rise to APAC HR Manager in two years. His practical, motivational approach builds trust, fosters innovation, and embeds lasting change. A serial entrepreneur who has founded nine businesses, Wayne brings deep firsthand expertise in navigating complex challenges: turning around performance issues, boosting customer loyalty, and reducing staff turnover.

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