GA Nanodegree

Generative AI Course in Singapore

Generative AI for Automation and Productivity

Gain practical skills to harness AI tools, as well as deep technical understanding of how they work

SkillsFuture and UTAP subsidies available Learn how to design, deploy and evaluate AI-driven workflows to boost productivity Suitable for beginners with ZERO programming background

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Why Choose a Generative AI Course

Have you ever wondered:

  • Can AI do everything for me?
  • Am I using AI to its full potential?
  • What opportunities can AI unlock?

GA100 Generative AI for Automation and Productivity is a comprehensive course that equips you with both the practical skills to harness AI tools and the deep technical understanding of how they work.

Whether you’re a professional, entrepreneur, or AI enthusiast, this course will help you stay ahead of the curve, equipping you with the skills to use AI creatively, efficiently and with confidence.

Roles That Require Generative AI Skills

Generative AI is now indispensable across all job roles, empowering profesionals to automate routine tasks, enhance creativity and make smarter, data-driven decisions. The following is a non-exhaustive list of common job roles – across industries – for which Generative AI skills are increasingly becoming essential:

1. Technology & Data

Prompt Engineer
Machine Learning / AI Engineer
Data Scientist
MLOps Engineer
AI Research Scientist

2. Product & Strategy

AI Product Manager
AI Stratgegy Consultant
Business Analyst (AI-enabled)

3. Marketing & Creative

AI Content Strategist
Digital Marketing Specialist
Copywriter / Content Writer (AI-augmented)
UX / UI Designer (AI-driven design workflows)
Graphic Designer (AI-assisted)

4. Operations & Automation

Automation Engineer
Workflow Optimisation Specialist
Process Improvement Manager

5. Customer Experience & Support

Conversational AI Developer
Customer Experience Manager (AI tools)
Chatbot Specialist

6. Sales & Business Development

Sales Enablement Manager (AI-powered insights)
Lead Generation Specialist (AI tools)

7. Finance & Risk

Quantitative Analyst
Risk Analyst (AI modelling)
Financial Planning & Analysis (AI forecasting)

8. Human Resources

HR Technology Specialist
Talent Acquisition Specialist (AI sourcing)

9. Legal & Compliance

Legal Technology Consultant
Compliance Analyst (AI-assisted review)

10. Healthcare & Life Sciences

Medical Informatics Specialist
Healthcare Data Analyst (AI diagnostics)

11. Education & Training

Instructional Designer (AI course authoring)
Development Specialist (AI content creation)

Generative AI Certifications Available:

GA Nanodegree

Master the principles of Generative AI and elevate your career by developing advanced Python programming skills to build and deploy cutting-edge generative models

Generative AI Course Overview

Heicoders Academy’s GA100 Generative AI for Automation and Productivity is a four-lesson, live online course that introduces you to both the practical use of generative AI tools and the underlying concepts that power them. You’ll learn how to design, deploy and evaluate AI-driven workflows to boost productivity, automate routine tasks and unlock new business opportunities.

 
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4 Lessons

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3-Hour Lesson Duration

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Held on Zoom

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1 Instructor

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1-2 Teaching Assistants

Part of:

GA Nanodegree

Learning Objective

By course end, you will be able to:

  1. Apply advanced prompt engineering techniques for high-quality outputs
  2. Build simple retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines
  3. Evaluate model performance using key benchmarks
  4. Identify and mitigate AI biases, security risks and failure modes

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Generative AI in Everyday Life
  • Overview of the Generative AI landscape and key trends
  • Core concepts in Generative AI (models, training and outputs)
  • Generative AI tools and business use cases
  • Fundamentals of prompt engineering
  • Advanced prompt engineering strategies (e.g. chain-of-thought prompting, zero-shot vs few-shot prompting)
Lesson 2: Building Blocks of Generative AI
  • Inference mechanisms and fine-tuning strategies
  • Role of supervised fine-tuning (SFT) in model optimisation
  • Reinforment learning
  • Limitations and cognitive biases in LLMs
Lesson 3: Making Sensible Decisions on AI
  • Designing robest AI systems: architectural patterns and trade-offs
  • Retrieval augmented generation (RAG) to enhance knowledge retrieval for better model output
  • Performance metrics and benchmarking for AI models
  • AI vulnerability, security risks and safety protocols
Lesson 4: Building AI Workflows for the Future
  • Multi-agent AI systems and coordination strategies
  • Optimising AI-driven business workflows in dynamic environments
  • Orchestrating complex AI systems at scale
  • Understanding AI scaling laws and their implications

Our Instructors

All instructors at Heicoders Academy have been carefully screened and selected for their excellence and passion for teaching. With their extensive industry experience, we are confident that you will gain a wealth of knowledge from them.

Course Fees & Subsidies

Course Fees (incl. GST)
Launch Promotion (Limited Time Only) $763

Further reduce your out-of-pocket costs with:

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SkillsFuture Credits can be used to offset course fees for Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above

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NTUC Union members can be reimbursed with 50% of unfunded course fees (up to $250 a year) with UTAP

Upcoming Course Dates

Select a suitable course schedule below to apply. Limited slots are available and are allotted on a first-come-first-served basis.

Apr/May 2025
date 26 Apr - 27 Apr
time 9:00AM - 12:00PM
1:30PM - 4:30PM
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date 24 May - 25 May
time 9:00AM - 12:00PM
1:30PM - 4:30PM
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The Heicoders Guarantee

Heicoders Academy is founded and run by a team of passionate technology industry practitioners who believed that their collective expertise and insights could fill the increasing technology skill gap in Singapore.

Eager to share their experiences, they set out on a mission to create a learning experience that not only addressed the shortcomings of existing courses but also aimed to inspire the next generation of technology-sector talents in Singapore.

Each Heicoders Academy course is crafted and regularly updated by an esteemed Academic Board, consisting of university professors and industry veterans with extensive experience as practitioners and hiring managers.

Course Reviews and Testimonials

Heicoders Academy is proud to be recognised by our graduates for our ability to deliver comprehensive and practical content in a beginner-friendly manner. Embark on your Heicoders experience today and discover our dedication to delivering high-quality education.

Frequently Asked Questions About Generative AI Course

Here are the questions we receive most often:

Is GA100 suitable for me?

GA100 is designed for professionals, entrepreneurs and AI enthusiasts from all backgrounds. No prior programming or data science background is required – only basic computer literacy and a willingness to learn.

What do I need to participate?

A laptop or desktop computer with stable internet, webcam and microphone. Use Google CHrome or Microsoft Edge. No software installation is required – course materials and AI tools are browser-based.

How is the course delivered?

All lessons are conducted live via Zoom. Sessions include interactive demonstrations, guided exercises and real-time Q&A.

Will lesson recordings be available?

Yes, lesson recordings are provided after each lesson.

You are welcome to use the lesson recordings and materials for reference whenever you need a review of a particular lesson. Our Heicoders curriculum team takes great pride in documenting the class content thoroughly, so feel free to go through the lesson materials at your own pace. You could always reach out to your Teaching Assistants as well if you have questions outside of class.

Are there any hidden costs?

No, all required tools and resources are free-of-charge.

Will the course cover AI ethics, security and bias?
Yes, we integrate best practrices for responsible AI, including bias mitigation, data privacy and adversarial risks.
Is there any form of certification upon completing the course?
Yes, digital certs are provided upon completion! All Heicoders students will receive a digital certificate (accessible via website, PDF downloadable) which can also be uploaded as a Linkedin digital certificate. Here’s an example below (link here), and instructions on how to do so will be provided at the end of the course.
For payment could I make a deposit first, and complete the payment closer to the course’s commencement date?
I am keen on your class but can’t make it for one session. Is there a makeup class?

Yes, a makeup class is possible on a case-by-case basis. We strongly advocate for full attendance among students, yet we recognize that severe unforeseen events may occur. For such instances, We will grant such students a one-time accommodation to attend a makeup session or a live stream of the recorded class.

 

For Learners Intending To Use Subsidies

If you are planning on using any subsidies (e.g. UTAP, IBF, SkillsFuture Credits), do note that these subsidies require learners to have at least 75% class attendance before you are eligible for subsidies.

I just registered for the course and am a NTUC Union member. How do I apply for the UTAP subsidy?

The UTAP subsidy is disbursed by NTUC to eligible students on a reimbursement basis. After completing the course, Heicoders students can then apply on the NTUC website for reimbursement, and upon approval they would usually receive a direct deposit from NTUC to their bank accounts within two to three weeks.

You may find more details on the eligibility requirements and claims process on this NTUC UTAP website. On Heicoders’ end, we provide a PDF step-by-step guide on how to submit the claim to all students at the end of the course.

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