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Skillsfuture Course Title | AI-Powered Productivity: Strategies for the Modern Workplace
Skillsfuture Course ID: TGS-2025053428
AI-Powered Productivity - Strategies for the Modern Workplace
Productivity breaks down when roles are unclear, communication gets messy, and tasks pile up. This practical course helps you fix that using frameworks and AI tools to streamline workflows, boost accountability, and cut friction — no coding background need.
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Turn AI Into Your Unfair Advantage at Work
Learn from ACTA-certified trainer Michael Wong, an operations leader with over two decades in process improvement and team management. He’s helped companies adopt AI tools to streamline workflows and modernize the way teams operate.
Trusted by Leading Teams Across Industries
AI-Powered Productivity – Strategies for the Modern Workplace
You walk in with a problem from your week. You walk out with an AI agent that handles it.
That’s the whole course. Not another deck about how AI is changing everything. A working agent, built around your actual role, that you’re still using next Monday.
Along the way you’ll finally pin down the difference between Gen AI, AI agents, and agentic AI, so you stop reaching for the wrong tool. No coding. No tech background. Just clear thinking and the right tools to put AI to work where it actually saves you hours.
What Will You Learn?
It comes down to two things. Knowing what you’re working with, and knowing where you stay in charge. Get those right and the rest falls into place.
AI Agent vs Agentic AI
Here’s where most people trip up. They treat “AI agent” and “agentic AI” as the same thing, then wonder why the results are hit or miss. One does a single task on command. The other runs the whole job for you. Once you can tell them apart, you stop using a sledgehammer on the small stuff and stop handing the big stuff to a tool that was never built for it.
Human + AI in the loop
This is what separates a cool demo from something you actually keep using. AI only works when it’s wrapped around a clear role, not bolted onto a messy one. You’ll map who owns what with a simple RACI, hand the routine work to your agent, and keep your hands on the calls that matter. You stay in charge. The agent takes the busywork off your plate. That’s your second brain, and it goes home with you.
By 5pm you’ve got a working AI agent, a simple plan for what to automate next, and the confidence to run a faster team without losing the judgment that makes it work.
Choose the right AI tools for your role —
and build your own AI Agent.
A practical, four-part curriculum. From understanding the AI landscape to deploying a working agent inside your real workflow — every module is hands-on, no coding required.
Understand the AI landscape
What separates GenAI, AI Agents and Agentic AI — and which applies to your day-to-day.
Pick the right tool for the job
Hands-on with the major platforms — compare strengths, costs and ideal use cases.
Build your AI productivity framework
Audit your week. Decide what to automate, what stays human, and what's worth the effort.
Build your own AI Agent
Design, build and test an AI agent that automates one real process from your current role.
Walk in with a problem.
Walk out with an AI agent.
Most AI courses leave you with notes. This one leaves you with a working agent — built by you, tested on your data, and ready to run inside your team the very next workday.
Reserve your seatCraft your use case
Map a real process from your current role that's ready to automate — we'll help you spot the highest-leverage 10% of your week.
Design the workflow
Sketch the steps, choose the tools, and define inputs and outputs. You'll leave the morning with a clear blueprint.
Build & test the agent
Walk out with a working AI agent — built in front of you, tested on your real data, and ready to run on Monday.
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FAQ(s)
Yes, these funding options can be used together. However, you must first apply your SkillsFuture Credits before UTAP can be utilized.
Upon successfully meeting the course requirements (like attendance and assessment), you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. This certificate is issued by QD Academy.
For any inquiries about QD Academy’s training courses, you may reach out via WhatsApp at +65 8069 3194 (text-only), email at trainings@theqdacademy.com.
Course Fee & Government Subsidies
| Singaporeans aged 40 and above | Singaporeans aged below 40 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Fee | $500 | Course Fee | $500 |
| GST (9%) | $45 | GST (9%) | $45 |
| Course Fee Total | $545 | Course Fee Total | $545 |
| 70% SSG Subsidy | ($350) | 50% SSG Subsidy | ($250) |
| Nett Fee | $195 | Nett Fee | $295 |
More info on individual SSG funding here and on the SkillsFuture course page here.
Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP): NTUC members can utilize UTAP to offset 50% of the remaining fees (up to $500 per year). More info here.
SkillsFuture Credit (SFC): Singaporeans aged 25+ can use their SFC to fully offset remaining fees. More info here.
Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA): Singaporeans aged 21-31 can use their PSEA to offset remaining fees. More info here.
| SME-Sponsored Employee | |
|---|---|
| Course Fee | $500 |
| GST (9%) | $45 |
| Course Fee Total | $545 |
| 70% SSG Subsidy | ($350) |
| Nett Fee | $195 |
More info on employer SSG funding here and on the SkillsFuture course page here.
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC): Up to 90% additional subsidy from SkillsFuture Enterprise Credits (SFEC). More info here.
Enterprise Innovation Scheme (EIS): Up to 400% tax deduction or 20% cash payout through EIS. More info here.
Absentee Payroll Funding for SSG-approved courses for Employers
Courses offered by SSG-appointed CET Centres and SSG-supported certifiable courses.
| Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents | WSS-Eligible (SC's ≥ 30 or PWSNs, ≤$2.5k/month)* |
|---|---|
| $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year | 95% of hourly basic salary, capped at $13 per hour |
*PWSN: Persons with Special Needs (13+), SC: Singapore Citizens, WSS: Workfare Skills Support.
| Singaporeans aged 40 and above | Singaporeans aged below 40 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Fee | $500 | Course Fee | $500 |
| GST (9%) | $45 | GST (9%) | $45 |
| Course Fee Total | $545 | Course Fee Total | $545 |
| 70% SSG Subsidy | ($350) | 50% SSG Subsidy | ($250) |
| Nett Fee | $195 | Nett Fee | $295 |
More info on employer SSG funding here and on the SkillsFuture course page here.
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC): Up to 90% additional subsidy from SkillsFuture Enterprise Credits (SFEC). More info here.
Enterprise Innovation Scheme (EIS): Up to 400% tax deduction or 20% cash payout through EIS. More info here.
Absentee Payroll Funding for SSG-approved courses for Employers
Courses offered by SSG-appointed CET Centres and SSG-supported certifiable courses.
| Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents | WSS-Eligible (SC's ≥ 30 or PWSNs, ≤$2.5k/month)* |
|---|---|
| $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year | 95% of hourly basic salary, capped at $13 per hour |
*PWSN: Persons with Special Needs (13+), SC: Singapore Citizens, WSS: Workfare Skills Support.
AI-Powered Productivity – Modern Workplace Strategies
💻 One-day course
🗓️ Hands on projects
👨💻 1 Instructor + TA support
Who This Course is For
Use structured systems and AI tools to reduce operational bottlenecks and make your team run smoother — even without a big ops team.
Get your teams aligned on who does what, when, and how — with clearer role frameworks and automation to reduce daily noise.
Streamline messy team processes, clarify who owns what, and apply AI tools to reduce coordination drag.
Run better projects with clearer ownership, faster communication, and practical AI tools that save hours, not minutes.
Move from micromanaging to true accountability — using frameworks and tools that make team operations smoother.
Improve execution across functions using role alignment tools, communication plans, and practical AI workflows.
Course Pre-requisite
- Aged 21 and above
- Have basic computer literacy Level 2
- Have minimum GCE “N”, “O” or “A” Level / NITEC or a diploma qualification and minimum 2 years of working experience;
- Have an understanding and working knowledge of sales and marketing principles/practices and
- Have an English language proficiency equivalent to higher of any of the following – GCSE N/O Levels pass in English / WPLN Level 5 / IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL (internet based total) 46-59.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use structured systems and AI tools to reduce operational bottlenecks and make your team run smoother — even without a big ops team.
Get your teams aligned on who does what, when, and how — with clearer role frameworks and automation to reduce daily noise.
Streamline messy team processes, clarify who owns what, and apply AI tools to reduce coordination drag.
Run better projects with clearer ownership, faster communication, and practical AI tools that save hours, not minutes.
Move from micromanaging to true accountability — using frameworks and tools that make team operations smoother.
Improve execution across functions using role alignment tools, communication plans, and practical AI workflows.
Course Pre-requisite
- Aged 21 and above
- Have basic computer literacy Level 2
- Have minimum GCE “N”, “O” or “A” Level / NITEC or a diploma qualification and minimum 2 years of working experience;
- Have an understanding and working knowledge of sales and marketing principles/practices and
- Have an English language proficiency equivalent to higher of any of the following – GCSE N/O Levels pass in English / WPLN Level 5 / IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL (internet based total) 46-59.
What our Students say
Meet Your Instructor
Michael Wong
Michael Wong is an ACTA-certified trainer and seasoned operations leader with over 25 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, and business transformation across Southeast Asia. As a former General Manager, he’s led teams of over 300 and delivered cost savings of more than USD 5 million through lean systems, workflow redesign, and operational automation. Now focused on AI-powered productivity, Michael helps professionals simplify complex processes, boost team accountability, and drive measurable impact with practical tools — not just theory.
Jarrod Chee
Jarrod Chee is the Founder and Principal Trainer at Mind Evolve, with deep experience in education, leadership, and coaching. A certified Enneagram trainer and ACLP-certified educator, he has trained teams at CPF Board, Les Amis, and FLY Entertainment, using the Enneagram to help leaders toward stronger self-awareness, better communication, and more effective leadership.
Michael Wong
Michael Wong is an ACTA-certified trainer and seasoned operations leader with over 20 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, and business transformation across Southeast Asia. As a former General Manager, he’s delivered cost savings of up to USD 2 million through lean systems, workflow redesign, and operational automation. Now focused on AI-powered productivity, Michael helps professionals simplify complex processes, boost team accountability, and drive measurable impact with practical tools — not just theory.
