Level 1
Generative AI SkillsAI Course for Seniors
Pay little to no cash with government subsidies
$643.50 $1,650
Claimable with SFC, UTAP and PSEA
Online / In-Person
Intakes Available
21.5 Hours
3 - 7 Days, Assessment Included
Weekday and Weekend Intakes
Instructor + Teaching Assistant in Every Class
Course Overview
Learn AI at a Comfortable Pace with Vertical Institute
A technical background is not necessary to begin using AI. This course runs under our WSQ Generative AI Course and is built with older learners in mind. You’ll walk through guided exercises one step at time, and there’s an instructor and a teaching assistant in every class, so help is never far away.
You’ll use ChatGPT and other AI tools to write emails, summarise information, plan trips and organise everyday tasks. Choose live online classes over Zoom or in-person classes at our Lifelong Learning Institute campus in Paya Lebar, on weekdays or weekends.
How to Use Your SkillsFuture Credit for This Course
- Choose a class and apply. Pick an online or in-person intake below and fill in the short application form. It takes less than 3 minutes.
- Confirm your fee. Our team confirms your class and the fee you pay after subsidy.
- Claim your SkillsFuture Credit. Log in to the MySkillsFuture portal with Singpass, search for course reference TGS-2025060521 and submit your claim.
- Settle any balance. If your credit does not cover the full amount, pay the balance directly. NTUC members can use UTAP to reduce it further.
Not sure how much credit you have? Check your balance on the MySkillsFuture portal, or call us and we’ll walk you through it. Read our guide on how to use SkillsFuture Credit.
COURSE FEES AFTER SUBSIDY
What Seniors Pay After Subsidy
SkillsFuture Credits, UTAP and PSEA Claimable 🎉
SkillsFuture Credits: Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their credit to offset the remaining fee.
UTAP: NTUC members can offset 50% of the unfunded fee, capped at up to S$500 a year.
AI tools support for NTUC members: after completing the course, NTUC members can get 50% support on selected AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Copilot, subject to UTAP terms and the annual cap. See eligible AI tools.
AI TOOLS SUPPORT
50% Subsidy on AI Tools 🎉
Enrol and get 50% support for ChatGPT, Claude & more!*
*For NTUC members only. Subject to UTAP T&Cs and annual cap.
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View Corporate PricingKey Learning Outcomes
Use AI with confidence
Learn the basics of AI and use tools like ChatGPT for everyday tasks, research and staying in touch.
Ask better questions
Write clear prompts to get useful answers, summarise information and brainstorm ideas.
Get everyday tasks done faster
Draft emails and letters, plan trips, organise information and create simple reports with AI.
Stay safe with AI
Understand AI's limits, protect your personal information and know when to double-check an answer.
“You're not going to lose your jobs to AI, you're going to lose your job to somebody who learnt AI better than you. ”
Outcome
Is This AI Course Right for Me?
If you can type, use a web browser and open a website, you can take this course. An instructor and a teaching assistant are in every class to help you.
We start from your very first question to ChatGPT and build up one step at a time.
Use AI for consultancy, mentoring, volunteering, part-time work or your own projects.
- A retiree exploring new interests who wants help with hobbies, travel planning and creative projects.
- An older adult staying digitally engaged who wants to write emails, summarise information and get around online more easily.
- A professional approaching retirement who wants AI skills for consultancy, mentoring, freelance or part-time work.
- A lifelong learner who wants to keep up with new technology and use it safely.
What You'll Work With
Build Real Skills with Hands-On AI Tool Practice
ChatGPT
OpenAI API
Custom GPTs
Claude and Gemini
Master the AI tool you'll use most at work, for writing, analysis, and getting things done faster every day.
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Create structured prompt frameworks to get better outputs
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Apply it to writing, reports, and everyday work tasks
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Automate repetitive tasks without any technical skills
Go beyond the chat interface and learn to connect AI directly into your everyday workflows and processes.
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Build simple applications using GPT models
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Automate tasks by connecting directly to the API
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Understand how AI-powered tools are built and used
Build your own reusable AI assistant that's configured specifically for your repetitive tasks and use cases.
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Set up a task-specific GPT for repeat business use cases
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Save time by turning prompts into a ready-to-run tool
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Create something you can come back to and reuse anytime
Understand how other leading AI platforms work and how to evaluate them as the market evolves.
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Explore how Claude and Gemini differ from ChatGPT
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Learn how to evaluate AI tools as the market evolves
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Covered as part of the market-scanning module
Modules
What You’ll Learn, One Step at a Time
What AI is, how ChatGPT answers your questions, and how to ask your first questions safely.
Explain in simple terms how AI tools work and ask questions that get useful answers.
Use AI to summarise articles, answer questions and sort information, with simple templates to follow.
Get clear, consistent answers for everyday tasks.
Show AI an example of what you want, ask it to work step by step, and get answers as neat lists or tables.
Ask for answers in the format you need.
Save your favourite questions to reuse, and use AI to look things up carefully.
Research a topic with AI and check what it tells you.
Let AI read your own documents, and set up a simple AI helper for a task you repeat.
Set up an AI helper that works from your own files.
A guided first look at how apps connect to AI behind the scenes.
Understand how AI connects to the apps you use every day.
Spot AI scams and tricks, protect your personal information and use AI responsibly.
Recognise common AI risks and keep your information safe.
- Written Assessment: A short open-book quiz and a small take-home project you present to an assessor. Your trainer prepares you for both. Pass both and meet 75% attendance to receive your WSQ Statement of Attainment.
See the full curriculum on the WSQ Generative AI course page.
Entry Requirements
- Comfortable typing, using a web browser and opening websites. A laptop and an email address. No AI or technical experience needed.
Upcoming Intake Schedules
Choose a Class Time That Suits You
Pick weekday or weekend classes, online over Zoom or in person at the Lifelong Learning Institute in Paya Lebar. Every intake is WSQ-accredited and SkillsFuture Credit eligible.
Certification
Earn Industry-Recognised Certifications
Complete the course with at least 75% attendance and pass the assessment to receive a WSQ Statement of Attainment and a Vertical Institute Certificate of Completion.
Accredited Certification from Vertical Institute and WSQ
Instructors
Patient Trainers, Plus a Teaching Assistant in Every Class
Prabhjit
AI Trainer and Mentor
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications, Political Science - National University of Singapore
Ronald Lee
AI for Enterprise
Past Projects: SMRT Corporation, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Infocomm Media Development Authority, National Trades Union Congress, Singapore Department of Statistics
Stan
Lead Data Scientist - Citi
Master’s in Computing National University of Singapore
Martin
Founder - The Gain Lab
Master’s in Business Administration in Murdoch University
Peter
CO-Founder - Synectify
Dr of Philosophy, National University of Singapore
Student Testimonials
What Our Learners Say
After taking the Gen AI course with Vertical Institute, I did live AI automation demos during job interviews. As a result, 3 of 4 companies extended their job offers to me.
Featured on Channel News Asia
Intake Ai Courses
Which AI Course Level Fits You?
| LEVEL 1 You are here | LEVEL 2 Next step | |
|---|---|---|
| Course | AI Course for Seniors (WSQ Generative AI Course) | AI Workflow Automation Course |
| Best if you | Are new to AI and want to use it for everyday tasks | Already use AI tools and want to automate tasks and build AI agents |
| You’ll learn | Asking AI good questions, writing and summarising with AI, a simple AI helper and safe AI use | Running AI on your own computer, connecting AI to your apps and building AI agents |
| Information |
21.5 hours 3 - 7 Days, Assessment Included Online or In person via Lifelong Learning Institute |
2 days 3 - 7 Days, Assessment Included Online or In person via Lifelong Learning Institute |
| Fee after subsidy (40 and above) |
S$643.50
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S$507
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| Funding | SkillsFuture Credit and UTAP claimable | SkillsFuture Credit and UTAP claimable |
| View intakes | Explore Level 2 |
How Seniors Can Benefit from Learning AI
Seniors can learn to use AI without a technical background. As Singapore’s population ages and AI becomes more common, continuous learning can help older adults remain independent, professionally active and digitally connected.
- In 2026, Singapore has officially transitioned into a super-aged society, with more than one in five citizens aged 65 and above. Learning practical digital skills can help seniors stay engaged as everyday services and workplaces adopt more AI tools.
- In Singapore, 14.5% of SMEs and 62.5% of non-SMEs adopted AI. Understanding AI can help seniors contribute more confidently in employment, consultancy, volunteering, and personal projects.
- Singapore’s labour-force participation rate among people aged 65 and above reached 32.3% in 2025. Practical AI skills can support older adults who choose to remain active in paid work or community roles.
Tools such as ChatGPT can help seniors write emails, summarise information, plan activities and organise everyday tasks. Learning how to give clear instructions and check AI-generated responses also supports safer and more responsible use.
AI Course for Seniors
WSQ Generative AI Course Course Reference: TGS-2025060521
Methods: Online via Zoom / In-person at Lifelong Learning Institute
Duration:21.5 Hours, 3 - 7 Days
Lessons: 7 Lessons + 1 Assessment
Chosen by 50,000+ learners
FAQs About the AI Course for Seniors
How long is the AI Course for Seniors, and how are classes conducted?
Is the course suitable for seniors who are not confident using computers?
Are there any age limits for joining the course?
Is there a free AI course for seniors?
Where are the in-person classes held?
What AI tools will I learn to use?
What practical skills will I learn?
What funding options are available for this course?
Eligible Singapore Citizens can receive up to a 70% course fee subsidy. SkillsFuture Credit can be used to offset part of the remaining course fee. NTUC members may also claim UTAP support for 50% of the unfunded course fee, capped at up to S$500 per year. See our other SkillsFuture courses for seniors.
Can NTUC members receive support for AI tool subscriptions?
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
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