Claude AI for Beginners in Singapore

Claude AI for Beginners can be a practical starting point for learning how to use Generative AI beyond basic prompting. Vertical Institute’s 21.5-hour Generative AI course covers prompting, AI automation and responsible use, with skills that can also help you use tools such as Anthropic’s Claude with greater confidence.

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21.5 Hours Total

7 Lessons + 1 Assessment

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Why Learn Claude and Generative AI as a Beginner?

Generative AI tools are becoming increasingly common at work, making it useful to understand the principles behind them rather than learning one platform alone. A structured course can help beginners move beyond trial and error and learn how to prompt, evaluate and use AI responsibly.

Nearly 3 in 4 Singapore workers use AI tools at work, showing how quickly Generative AI is becoming part of everyday professional tasks.
85% of surveyed AI users in Singapore reported improvements in productivity, time savings or work quality, demonstrating practical benefits beyond experimentation.
Anthropic’s 2025 Economic Index found Claude is being used across coding, writing, education and other knowledge-intensive tasks, illustrating the range of applications available to users.

Sources: IMDA, Anthropic

Claude AI for Beginners may start with one platform, but the most useful skills go further. Learning core Generative AI techniques gives you a foundation you can apply across Claude and other AI tools as they evolve.

Build Practical Generative AI Skills with Vertical Institute

Vertical Institute’s 21.5-hour Generative AI course gives beginners a structured introduction to using AI effectively at work and in everyday tasks. Through live instruction and guided exercises, you’ll learn practical techniques that can be applied across Generative AI platforms, including tools such as Claude.

You’ll learn how to:

Write clearer prompts to get more useful AI responses
Use AI to research, summarise and create content
Build Custom GPTs for specific tasks and workflows
Automate repetitive tasks using Generative AI
Work with selected information using retrieval augmented generation
Understand how AI tools can connect through APIs
Use AI with greater awareness of privacy, security and ethics

Classes are available live online via Zoom or in person at the Lifelong Learning Institute. Learners who meet the course requirements receive a Vertical Institute Certificate and WSQ Statement of Attainment, with eligible funding available to reduce course fees.

Who Should Learn Claude AI for Beginners?

Complete AI Beginners: Build a structured foundation in Generative AI instead of relying solely on trial and error with tools such as Claude or ChatGPT.

Working Professionals: Learn practical prompting and AI techniques that can support research, writing, information management and routine workplace tasks.

Business Owners and Entrepreneurs: Understand how Generative AI can assist with content, research, administration and recurring business processes without requiring coding experience.

Career Switchers: Develop practical AI capabilities and earn recognised certification that can complement your existing professional experience.

Lifelong Learners: Explore how modern Generative AI works and gain practical skills you can continue applying as AI tools and capabilities develop.

Generative AI Skills You’ll Learn as a Beginner

Build practical skills that help you get better results from Generative AI tools and understand where they can fit into everyday work.

Writing Better AI Prompts: Learn how to structure clear instructions, add useful context and refine prompts to improve the quality of AI responses.

Using AI for Everyday Work: Apply Generative AI to tasks such as research, summarising information, drafting content and organising ideas more efficiently.

Creating Custom AI Assistants: Learn how customised AI assistants can be configured around specific information, instructions and recurring tasks.

Automating Repetitive Tasks: Explore practical ways to reduce manual work by incorporating Generative AI into everyday workflows.

Working with Your Own Information: Understand how AI can retrieve and work with selected information to provide more relevant, context-aware responses.

Using AI Safely and Responsibly: Recognise privacy, security and ethical considerations when using Generative AI for personal or professional tasks.

Why Learn Generative AI with Vertical Institute?

50,000+ Learners Trained: Join more than 50,000+ learners who have developed practical digital and AI skills through Vertical Institute’s training programmes.

Step-by-Step Learning: Build your understanding progressively through live demonstrations, guided exercises and practical activities rather than learning through tutorials alone.

Expert Instructor Support: Ask questions and receive guidance from experienced instructors as you work through Generative AI concepts and applications.

Recognised Certification: Learners who meet the course requirements receive a Vertical Institute Certificate and WSQ Statement of Attainment.

Flexible Class Formats: Attend live online via Zoom or learn in person at the Lifelong Learning Institute, depending on your preferred learning format.

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Fion Heu

Generative AI Course Alumni, Sep 2025

This course sharpened my AI skills through hands-on practice with ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude, while strengthening my prompt engineering techniques. I also explored advanced methods like Tree/Graph of Thought prompting and Custom GPTs. Grateful to Vertical Institute for a comprehensive course.

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Boon Peng Yeo

Generative AI Course Alumni, Sep 2025

I love how the course focused on prompt engineering concepts: from zero-shot prompting to chain-of-thought reasoning, where you guide the AI through step-by-step logic. My instructor didn’t just teach us to use these tools; he made us understand that prompt engineering is part psychology, part linguistics, and part strategic thinking. Very useful for my consulting career.

Michael Lim

Vertical Institute Alumni

Excellent Gen AI course for beginners. Came with zero knowledge. At the end of the course managed to leverage on GenAi to complete the Capstone project. Thankful for my instructor and teaching assistant.

FAQs About Claude AI for Beginners

What is Claude AI and who created it?

Claude is a Generative AI assistant developed by Anthropic. It can support tasks such as writing, summarising, research, analysis and working with information. Vertical Institute’s course teaches broader Generative AI skills rather than focusing exclusively on Claude.

Is Claude AI suitable for complete beginners?

Yes. Claude is accessible to people without coding or technical experience. This course starts with Generative AI fundamentals and develops practical skills progressively, making it suitable for learners who are new to AI tools.

Is this course only about Claude?

No. Vertical Institute’s programme is a broader Generative AI course, with structured learning that includes tools and concepts commonly applied through platforms such as ChatGPT. Instructors may also introduce or discuss Claude and other relevant AI tools where appropriate.

Will I learn skills that I can apply when using Claude?

Yes. Skills such as prompt writing, providing context, evaluating AI responses and responsible AI use are applicable across many Generative AI tools, including Anthropic’s Claude. The course does not represent dedicated Claude product training.

How long is the course?

The programme takes 21.5 hours across 7 learning modules and 1 assessment. Classes are available live online via Zoom or in person at the Lifelong Learning Institute.

What certificate will I receive?

Learners who meet the attendance and assessment requirements receive a Vertical Institute Certificate and a WSQ Statement of Attainment, providing recognised credentials for the Generative AI skills covered in the programme.

What funding options are available?

Eligible learners may access up to 70% government subsidy and use SkillsFuture Credit towards their course fees. UTAP and PSEA may provide further support depending on eligibility, while eligible NTUC members may also receive 50% support for selected AI tools, like Claude, after course completion.

Which course can I take after completing this programme?

Learners looking to go further can consider the Generative AI Workflow Automation Course to develop more advanced skills in AI workflows, integrations, APIs and agents. Data Analytics and Data Science courses can also complement your Generative AI foundation.