Level 1
Generative AI CourseShort-Term AI Course in Singapore
Pay little to no cash with government subsidies
This Gen AI course exceeded my expectations. I learned a great deal and have already seen significant benefits from the knowledge and skills gained. I would highly recommend this course!
Serena, Generative AI Alumni, November, 2025
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50,000+ learners trained
$643.50 $1,650
Fee for the WSQ Generative AI Course
SkillsFuture Credit, UTAP and PSEA can be used
Online / In-Person
Intakes Available
21.5 Hours
3-Day Option for Some In-Person Intakes
Weekday and Weekend Intakes
No Prior Experience Needed
Course Overview
What Is This Short-Term AI Course?
This short-term AI course is our WSQ Generative AI Course: 21.5 hours of live, instructor-led training that teaches you to use generative AI tools in your daily work, without signing up for a diploma or months of study.
You learn to write prompts that give reliable answers, build a Custom GPT from your own documents, automate routine tasks with the OpenAI API and use AI safely. The course ends with an assessment, and you receive a WSQ Statement of Attainment when you pass.
Around three in four workers in Singapore already use AI tools regularly. This course helps you use them well in a few days rather than a few months.
How Short Is This Short AI Course?
Important: Need to learn around a full-time job? Our part-time AI course page explains how that works.
Is a Short Course Enough to Start Using AI at Work?
COURSE FEES AFTER SUBSIDY
How Much Does the Short-Term AI Course Cost?
SkillsFuture Credits, UTAP and PSEA Claimable 🎉
SkillsFuture Credits: Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their credit towards the nett fee.
UTAP: NTUC members can offset up to 50% of the nett fee, capped at S$500 a year.
Note: These fees are for the WSQ Generative AI Course (course reference TGS-2025060521).
AI tools support for NTUC members: after completing the course, NTUC members can get 50% support on selected AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude, 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 PricingHow Do You Pay With SkillsFuture Credit?
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit MySkillsFuture (at www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg) to choose from the courses available on the website.
- Choose an intake and apply. Pick an intake from the schedule and fill in the application form. It takes less than 3 minutes.
- Get your course fee subsidy. Our team confirms your eligibility, and the subsidy is deducted from your course fee.
- Submit your SkillsFuture Credit claim. On the MySkillsFuture portal, search for course reference TGS-2025060521 and claim against the nett fee.
- Pay the balance, if any. Use PSEA if you’re 21 to 31, or claim UTAP after the course if you’re an NTUC member.
What Can You Do After 21.5 Hours?
Better prompts, better answers
Structure prompts so AI gives you accurate, consistent results for work tasks.
Your own AI assistant
Build a Custom GPT that works from your own documents.
Less repetitive work
Use AI automation and the OpenAI API to handle routine tasks.
Safe, responsible use
Understand AI privacy, security and governance risks, and how to manage them.
“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
What Can You Do After 21.5 Hours?
Structure prompts so AI gives you accurate, consistent results for work tasks.
Build a Custom GPT that works from your own documents.
Use AI automation and the OpenAI API to handle routine tasks.
Understand AI privacy, security and governance risks, and how to manage them.
Who Is a Short AI Course Right For?
It suits people who want practical AI skills but can’t commit to a long programme. No technical background is needed.
- Busy professionals who want to use AI at work after a few days of training, not months.
- Managers and team leads who need a quick, shared starting point for their team.
- Business owners who want to try Custom GPTs and automation in their operations.
- Career switchers testing whether AI work suits them before a longer course.
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 Does Each Lesson Cover?
How AI models work and how to write prompts that get reliable answers.
Prompt frameworks (ACROSTIC, COSTAR) for summaries, Q&A and analysis.
Examples, step-by-step reasoning and structured outputs for business tasks.
Reasoning models, reusable prompt functions and careful AI research.
AI that works from your documents, and a Custom GPT for reporting.
Sending requests to AI models and keeping API keys secure.
AI risks, prompt injection and safeguards.
- Written Assessment: An open-book written assessment of 4 short questions and a take-home project you present to an assessor.
See the full curriculum on the WSQ Generative AI course page.
Entry Requirements
- A laptop, a stable internet connection and an email address. No software to install and no prior AI or coding experience.
Upcoming Intake Schedules
When Are the Next Intakes?
Intakes run on weekdays and weekends, online over Zoom or in person at Paya Lebar. Look for an in-person intake if you want to finish in 3 days.
Certification
What Certificate Do You Receive?
Accredited Certification from Vertical Institute and WSQ
Instructors
Who Teaches the Course?
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 Do Past 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
What Comes After This Short Course?
Both AI levels are WSQ courses that accept SkillsFuture Credit, UTAP and PSEA. If you’re new to AI, start with Level 1.
| LEVEL 1 You are here | LEVEL 2 Next step | |
|---|---|---|
| Course | Short-Term AI Course (WSQ Generative AI Course) | AI Workflow Automation Course |
| Suits | People new to AI | People who already use AI and want to build automations and AI agents |
| Time needed |
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 |
| Nett fee (Singapore Citizens 40 and above) |
S$643.50
|
S$507
|
| Check All Schedules | Explore Level 2 |
Government-Subsidised AI Course
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 Short-Term AI Course
How long is the short-term AI course?
21.5 hours across 7 lessons and 1 assessment. How many days that takes depends on your intake; check all schedules for dates.
Can I finish an AI course in 3 days?
Yes, with some in-person intakes. You can finish the course in 3 days. Other intakes spread the lessons out; schedules vary by intake.
Is there a quick AI course in Singapore for beginners?
Yes. This course starts with how generative AI works before moving on to prompting, automation and the OpenAI API. No coding or previous AI experience is needed.
What will I learn?
Prompt engineering, structured outputs, Custom GPTs, retrieval-augmented generation, the OpenAI API, AI automation and responsible AI use, through live classes and hands-on practice.
How are classes run?
Live over Zoom or in person at the Lifelong Learning Institute in Paya Lebar. Trainers lead demonstrations and practical activities, and a teaching assistant helps during exercises.
What certificate will I receive?
A WSQ Statement of Attainment and a Vertical Institute Certificate of Completion, once you meet the attendance and assessment requirements.
What do I need to complete the course?
At least 75% attendance and a pass in the assessment. You also need both to keep your course fee subsidy.
How much does it cost, and can I use SkillsFuture Credit?
Does Vertical Institute run short AI training for companies?
Yes. See corporate training for team options and company subsidies.
Which course should I take next?
The AI Workflow Automation Course (Level 2), a 2-day course on building AI workflows, integrations and agents.
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50% Reduction in Repetitive Tasks
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Up to 50% Cost Savings
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