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SMU RPA Series: Tech Lab 1 - Digital Readiness, Leadership and Teaming Assessment

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  • This module is part of SMU RPA Series
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Fee
SGD2,180* (as low as SGD254 after maximum funding) Learn More
Duration

16 hours

Level
Basic

Who Should Attend

Corporate professionals from back-office functions such as HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, etc.

Overview

The robots are ready. Are you?

The awareness to become digital-ready has grown in nearly all industries. But the step from awareness to execution is a big one. Despite a general understanding of the importance of digitisation, and despite first steps such as the setup of digital think tanks or reporting lines many organisations lack the basis for successful execution: the organisational readiness based on leadership capabilities, distinct strategy and feasible goals.

This Tech Lab is an add-on to the Core Module to help companies/ organisations with their project initiatives specific to RPA implementations.

Under the guidance of seasoned industry practitioners and experienced digital leaders from EY, this Tech Lab helps a business or organisation embark on RPA implementation within their company/ organisation by helping to build data-driven business decision-making practice and plan a cohesive digital transformation.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the 16 hours' worth of hands-on project with facilitated guidance, advisory and learning, participants will be able to:

  • Gain comprehensive, clear data on their digital strengths, weaknesses and gaps
  • Understand how businesses could mitigate the risk of digital disruption and seize opportunities for digital investment
  • Understand how ready is the leadership team to navigate a complex disruptive world

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 infomation 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.

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)

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Trainers

Derek Yap
Manager
EY Singapore
Derek Yap
Manager
EY Singapore
Derek, a seasoned HR professional with over 25 years of experience, previously served as the VP of HR at Resorts World at Sentosa Pte Ltd. His diverse career spans roles in both public and private sectors, including positions at organisations like the Singapore Tourism Board and the Ministry of Education. With expertise in total rewards, performance management, and career development, Derek has consulted for governments in Zanzibar and Bhutan. He holds accreditations such as IHRP-MP, SHRM-SCP, and FCIPD, and serves as a SHRM Associate Trainer. Derek holds a Bachelor's in Engineering from NTU, a Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management from SIM, and certifications as a Master Coach and Global Remuneration Professional.
Jensen Toh
Associate Director
EY Singapore
Jensen Toh
Associate Director
EY Singapore
Jensen, an Associate Director at EY Singapore, boasts 12 years of expertise in Strategy, Organisation, Systems, and Process advisory. He's adept at strategic planning, business process re-engineering, and large-scale program management across ASEAN. Jensen spearheads Intelligent Automation solutions in Singapore's government and public sector, enhancing workforce productivity. From RPA awareness campaigns to full-scale implementation, he supports organisations in integrating and sustaining technology.
Mitchell Alexander Charles Haney
ASEAN HR Transformation Leader
EY People Advisory Services Practice
Mitchell Alexander Charles Haney
ASEAN HR Transformation Leader
EY People Advisory Services Practice
Mitchell is the ASEAN HR Transformation Leader at EY People Advisory Services in Singapore. With 17 years of industry and consulting experience, he aids leading organisations in overcoming major people challenges, enabling them to thrive in the digital era. Mitchell has facilitated transformations and utilised intelligent automation and emerging technologies to benefit organisations across APAC. Specialising in large-scale transformations and organisational change programmes, he maximises the potential of individuals and ensures the success of transformational initiatives.

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