Generative AI Training for Teams — WSQ Certified
Equip your team with AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, and everyday productivity tools. WSQ-certified, government-subsidised, and delivered by Vertical Institute with flexible scheduling for corporate groups.
Why this training
Teams that receive structured AI training adopt it faster, use it more consistently, and see measurable results within weeks. Here is what previous corporate cohorts have achieved.
Training overview
WSQ Generative AI Bootcamp (Corporate)
The same 7-module curriculum trusted by individuals, adapted for corporate groups with flexible scheduling, customised examples, and team-based exercises.
Age 21 or above, basic computer literacy, minimum GCE O-Level / NITEC / Diploma qualification, and at least 2 years of work experience.
Curriculum: 7 modules
Your team covers AI fundamentals through to API integration and security. Each module includes hands-on exercises that can be adapted to your industry.
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Introduction to Generative AI What generative AI is, how it works, and where it fits in your team's daily operations.
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Beginner Prompting Techniques Clear instructions, context setting, and output formatting to get reliable results from AI tools.
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Intermediate Prompting Techniques Chain-of-thought reasoning, few-shot prompting, and role-based prompts for more complex tasks.
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Advanced Prompting Techniques Multi-step workflows, retrieval-augmented generation, and strategies for handling ambiguity.
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Automation with AI Connecting AI tools, batch processing, and building reusable templates for your team's workflows.
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OpenAI API Building simple applications, working with API keys, tuning parameters, and integrating AI into existing systems.
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Security & Ethics Data privacy, responsible AI use, organisational policies, and managing risk when your team uses AI at work.
Tools covered: ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Claude, Gamma AI, Suno
Funding your company can claim
Singapore companies can stack multiple government schemes to bring training costs down to $0. Here is what applies to this programme.
| Scheme | Who qualifies | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SFEC | Employers (all sizes) | Up to $10,000 per company · covers up to 90% of out-of-pocket costs |
| Absentee Payroll | Employers | $4.50/hr per trainee · up to $100K/year per organisation |
| Enterprise Innovation Scheme | All businesses | 400% tax deduction OR 20% cash payout on training costs |
| ETSS (SMEs) | SMEs with ≤200 staff or ≤$100M revenue | Up to 70% SSG subsidy on course fees |
Worked example: 5 staff, $0 out-of-pocket
Scenario: Your SME sends 5 staff to the Generative AI Bootcamp at $1,650 per person.
| Total training cost | $8,250 | (5 × $1,650) |
| SSG subsidy (70% ETSS) | −$5,775 | |
| SFEC | −$2,475 | (remaining balance) |
| Company out-of-pocket | $0 | |
| Plus Absentee Payroll reimbursement | +$472.50 | (5 × 21 hrs × $4.50) |
Your company pays nothing out of pocket — and receives $472.50 back in Absentee Payroll reimbursement.
Who has trained with Vertical Institute
Corporate AI training delivered to teams across government, telecoms, e-commerce, energy, education, and maritime.
OSM Thome enrolled 50 staff in a single corporate engagement with Vertical Institute. The training equipped their teams with structured AI skills across departments, helping them adopt AI tools consistently and at scale.
How to get started
Four steps from enquiry to a trained team. Vertical Institute handles the logistics, scheduling, and subsidy paperwork.
1. Enquire
Tell Vertical Institute about your team size, industry, and training goals. They will recommend the right format and calculate your subsidy eligibility.
2. Customise
The curriculum is adapted for your sector. Examples, case studies, and hands-on exercises are tailored to match how your team actually works.
3. Fund
Stack SFEC, ETSS, and Absentee Payroll to minimise costs. Vertical Institute guides you through the claim process on the SkillsFuture portals.
4. Train
Your team completes the 21-hour programme with hands-on projects. Pick weekday or weekend sessions, online or at Lifelong Learning Institute in Paya Lebar.
Frequently asked questions
There is no strict minimum for enquiries, but corporate training rates and SFEC eligibility typically apply to groups of 5 or more staff. Vertical Institute can accommodate smaller teams — reach out for a custom quote.
Yes. The core 7-module curriculum stays the same, but examples, case studies, and hands-on exercises are adapted to your sector. Vertical Institute has delivered corporate AI training for finance, healthcare, retail, marketing, tech, professional services, and logistics teams.
Your company must have a valid SFEC allocation from SkillsFuture Singapore. When you enrol with Vertical Institute, they guide you through the claim process on the SkillsFuture Business Exchange (SFBX) portal. Claims are submitted after training is completed.
SFEC covers up to 90% of out-of-pocket training costs, capped at $10,000 per company. See the SFEC guide for a full walkthrough.
Absentee Payroll reimburses employers $4.50 per hour per trainee for the time staff spend in training. For this 21-hour programme, that works out to $94.50 per trainee. The cap is $100,000 per organisation per year.
Your company claims this through the SSG portal after training is completed. See the Absentee Payroll guide for details.
Yes. Vertical Institute offers flexible scheduling for corporate groups — weekday, weekend, or split across multiple sessions to minimise disruption. Training can be delivered at your office, at Lifelong Learning Institute in Paya Lebar, or online via live synchronous sessions.
Yes. The Generative AI Bootcamp (Course ID: TGS-2025052529) is a WSQ-certified programme registered with SkillsFuture Singapore. Participants who complete the programme and pass the assessment receive a WSQ Statement of Attainment.
Vertical Institute has delivered corporate AI training across government (GovTech), telecommunications (Singtel), e-commerce (Shopee), energy (ENGIE), education (SMU), and maritime (OSM Thome). The programme is relevant to any team that works with text, data, or digital tools.
Both formats cover the same 7-module curriculum and lead to the same WSQ certification. Online training is delivered via live synchronous sessions — your team joins from their own devices. In-person training takes place at Lifelong Learning Institute in Paya Lebar.
The choice depends on your team's location and preference. Vertical Institute can advise on the best format for your group.