Generative AI Course Singapore — WSQ Certified (2026)

A 21-hour, hands-on bootcamp that teaches you how to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Copilot at work. WSQ-certified, SkillsFuture eligible, and from $0 out-of-pocket for eligible Singaporeans aged 40 and above.

Course overview

Level 1 · Beginner

WSQ GenAI Bootcamp — Generative AI Course

  • Duration: 21 hours (7 lessons + 1 assessment)
  • Format: Online (live synchronous) or in-person at Lifelong Learning Institute, Paya Lebar
  • Schedule: Weekday evenings & weekends
  • Full fee: $1,650 + 9% GST = $1,798.50
  • After subsidy (40+): $643.50
  • After subsidy (under 40 / PRs): $973.50
  • Registration fee: $10.90
  • WSQ certified: Yes — Statement of Attainment
  • SkillsFuture eligible: Yes
  • Course ID (online): TGS-2025052529
  • Course ID (in-person): TGS-2025060521
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Full curriculum — 7 modules

The course takes you from AI basics through advanced prompting, automation, API integration, and responsible use. Each module includes hands-on exercises with real AI tools.

Module 1: Introduction to Generative AI What generative AI is, how large language models work, and where AI fits into your daily work. You will explore the current landscape of AI tools and understand their capabilities and limits.
Module 2: Beginner Prompting Techniques Learn the foundations of prompt engineering — writing clear instructions, setting context, specifying output formats, and iterating on results. You will practise with ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude.
Module 3: Intermediate Prompting Techniques Move beyond basics with few-shot prompting, chain-of-thought reasoning, and role-based prompts. Learn how to get consistent, high-quality outputs for complex tasks.
Module 4: Advanced Prompting Techniques Explore tree-of-thought and graph-of-thought frameworks, build custom GPTs, and design multi-step prompt workflows for business use cases.
Module 5: Automation with AI Connect AI tools to your existing workflows using no-code methods and plugins. Learn to batch-process tasks, automate content generation, and build templates that save hours each week.
Module 6: OpenAI API Get hands-on with the OpenAI API — API keys, tokens, parameters, and building simple applications. No prior coding experience needed; instructors guide you step by step.
Module 7: Security & Ethics Understand data privacy risks, responsible AI use, bias awareness, and how to set organisational policies for AI adoption. Complete your capstone project and assessment.

AI tools you will learn

You will get hands-on practice with six AI tools across the 7 modules. By the end, you will know which tool to reach for depending on the task.

ChatGPT

Text generation, conversation, analysis, and custom GPTs

Gemini

Google's AI for research, summarisation, and multimodal tasks

Copilot

Microsoft's AI assistant for Office, coding, and productivity

Claude

Anthropic's AI for long-form writing, reasoning, and analysis

Gamma AI

AI-powered presentations, documents, and visual content

Suno

AI music and audio generation for creative projects

Subsidy breakdown by profile

Your final cost depends on your age, citizenship status, and available SkillsFuture Credit. Here is the full breakdown.

Detail Amount
Full course fee (before GST) $1,650
Full course fee (incl. 9% GST) $1,798.50
Registration fee $10.90
SSG subsidy — SG Citizens 40+ (70%) −$1,155.00
Nett after subsidy (40+) $643.50
SSG subsidy — SG Citizens under 40 & PRs (50%) −$825.00
Nett after subsidy (under 40 / PRs) $973.50
SkillsFuture Credit (40+) Up to $4,500 available
SkillsFuture Credit (25+) Up to $500 available
UTAP (NTUC members) Up to $500/year
Worked example — $0 out-of-pocket (age 40+) You enrol in the Generative AI Course at $1,798.50 (incl. GST). SSG subsidises 70%, leaving $643.50. You use your SkillsFuture Credit (up to $4,500 available for 40+) to cover the remaining balance. Your out-of-pocket cost: $0. You only pay the $10.90 registration fee.

SkillsFuture Credit is stackable with SSG subsidies and UTAP. Read the full SkillsFuture Credit guide.

Who this course is for

You do not need a tech background. This course is built for working adults in Singapore who want to use AI effectively at work.

  • Marketing professionals who want to speed up content creation, research, and campaign planning with AI
  • HR and admin staff looking to automate reports, emails, and routine documentation
  • Finance and operations teams who want to use AI for data analysis, summaries, and process improvement
  • SME owners and founders exploring how AI can reduce costs and increase output
  • Freelancers and consultants who want to deliver faster, better work with AI-assisted workflows
  • Mid-career switchers building new skills for their next role in an AI-driven economy
  • Anyone who has tried ChatGPT casually but wants structured, hands-on training to go further

What you get upon completion

Complete the course with at least 75% attendance, pass the assessment, and finish your capstone project to earn the following.

  • WSQ Statement of Attainment — a nationally recognised credential issued by SkillsFuture Singapore
  • Lifetime access to course resources — revisit materials, templates, and recordings anytime
  • Career guidance via e2i — access employment facilitation services to support your next move
  • Alumni networking — join a community of 50,000+ Vertical Institute graduates across Singapore
  • Capstone project — a portfolio piece demonstrating your ability to apply AI tools to a real business scenario

Frequently asked questions

Generative AI refers to artificial intelligence systems that can create text, images, audio, and other content based on prompts you give them. Tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Copilot are generative AI. This course teaches you how to use these tools effectively at work — from writing and research to automation and basic API integration.

No. The course is designed for working adults with no coding background. Most modules are entirely no-code. Module 6 (OpenAI API) introduces basic code concepts, but instructors walk you through every step.

21 hours total, spread across 7 lessons plus 1 assessment session. Classes run on weekday evenings and weekends, so you can attend while working full-time.

The full price is $1,798.50 (including 9% GST). After SSG subsidies, Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above pay $643.50. Citizens under 40 and Permanent Residents pay $973.50.

You can further offset the remaining amount with SkillsFuture Credit. Singaporeans 40+ may have up to $4,500 in credit — more than enough to bring your out-of-pocket cost to $0. NTUC members can also claim up to $500/year through UTAP.

You can choose either. Online classes are live and synchronous (not pre-recorded). In-person classes are held at Lifelong Learning Institute in Paya Lebar. Both formats cover the same curriculum and lead to the same WSQ certification.

Course ID for online: TGS-2025052529. Course ID for in-person: TGS-2025060521.

Log in to the SkillsFuture portal at skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit, search for the course using the course ID (TGS-2025052529 for online or TGS-2025060521 for in-person), and submit your claim. The credit is applied directly to offset your course fees.

Need help? Read our SkillsFuture Credit guide for a step-by-step walkthrough.

Yes. Upon completion, you receive a WSQ Statement of Attainment issued by SkillsFuture Singapore. This is a nationally recognised credential. To qualify, you need at least 75% attendance, a passing grade on the assessment, and completion of the capstone project.

The course covers six AI tools: ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Claude, Gamma AI, and Suno. You will get hands-on practice with each tool across the 7 modules, learning which tool works best for different types of tasks — from writing and design to audio and presentations.

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