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www.ntu.edu.sg/cce
July - December 2014
CONTINUING EDUCATION
The NTU Centre for Continuing Education acts as a link between
NTU and the community by providing continuing education for the
alumni and others who are keen to advance their knowledge and
acquire practical skills. With innovative and practical training
programmes, you will embark on a journey to explore new frontiers
and sharpen your mind.
Course Calendar
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Accounts/Business/HRM
Communication Skills
Engineering
Personal Development
IT & Information Studies
Terms and Conditions
In-House Training Arrangement
Contents
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WSQ PE Graduate Diploma in Design and Processes The Precision
Engineering Workforce Skills Qualification (PE WSQ) Graduate
Diploma in Design and Processes is a joint programme by Nanyang
Technological University, Centre for Continuing Education (NTU CCE)
and the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA). The objective
of the course is to inculcate the core competencies including
fundamental knowledge and skills in precision engineering design
and processes necessary for managers and engineers in precision
engineering related manufacturing industries. Participants will
have to complete 2 core modules and any 3 out of the 7 electives
offered to qualify for the WSQ PE Graduate Diploma
Qualification.
Criteria for WSQ 70% Funding and Certification. SMEs will enjoy
subsidies of 90% of the course fees if they meet requirements:To be
eligible for the 70% course fee funding, participants:– must be
Singaporeans or Permanent Residents of Singapore– may be
employer-sponsored, self-sponsored or unemployed– must achieve at
least 75% attendance and pass all required assessments– eligibility
acceptance subject to final approval by WDA before course
commencementParticipants who do not fulfil the above criteria are
not eligible for WSQ funding and certification, and are required to
pay the course fee in full.
AccreditationParticipant will be awarded a Statement of
Attainment (SOA) for successfully completing each module and a WSQ
PE Design and Processes Graduate Diploma upon completion of the 2
core modules and any 3 electives.
Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) Supported
coursesThe e2i funding aims to support Engineers/PMEs in upgrading
their horizontal and vertical skills and increase their current
competency level in their relevant industries.
Criteria for e2i Funding and CertificationTo be eligible for 50%
course fee funding, participants: – must be Singaporeans or
Permanent Residents of Singapore – must be employed in full time
positions – must achieve at least 75% attendance A Certificate of
completion will be awarded at the end of the course. Participants
will be given course subsidy on a first-come-first-served basis due
to limited placements for funding.
UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme)Union members may
enjoy up to $250 unfunded course fee support when you sign up for
courses supported under UTAP. Conditions apply. Visit
www.ntuc.org.sg for more information.
50%course feefunding
Funded Courses
70%
90%
course fee funding
course fee funding
and up to
for SMEs
Core Modules Electives• WSQ Geometric Dimensioning &
Tolerancing• WSQ Implement Optical Metrology
• WSQ Manage High Vacuum Technology• WSQ 3D Printing for Rapid
Product Development• WSQ Design for Manufacture and Assembly• WSQ
Tolerance Stackup and Analysis in Mechanical Design• WSQ Establish
Lean Six Sigma Methodology• WSQ Applying Statistics for Lean Six
Sigma• WSQ Vibration Design and Control for Precision
Engineering
Horizontal Skills Vertical Skills• Business Finance for
Engineers• Excellence in Technical Writing• Effective Technical
Presentations• Facilitation Skills for Project Team Leaders
• Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)• Failure Analysis and
Prevention - Methodologies and Case
Studies• Advanced C Programming for Embedded Systems• Linux for
Embedded Systems• Object-Oriented Programming in C++• Software
Development for Embedded Systems
www.ntu.edu.sg/cce 2014 / NTU CCE Course Calendar 3Information
is correct at time of print.Information is correct at time of
print.
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BusinessNo. Course Title Trainer(s) Fee Days Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
DecA1 Accounting Comes Alive (NEW) Dr Patrick Chan $561.75 1 9
8
A2 Basic Accounting Management Mr Dave Yeo $631.30 2 30-31
A3 Budgeting for Success! (NEW) Mr Ee Teck Siew $374.50 1 25
16
A4 Business Continuity and Crisis Management Preparedness
against Pandemic Flu and Other Medical Crisis Dr Victor Teoh For
in-house arrangements only
A5 Business Finance for Engineers [12 PDUs Awarded] Mr Dave Yeo
$631.30 2 28 -29 27-28
A6 DIY Business Intelligence for SMEs Mr Francis Tay $631.30 2
19-20 14-15
A7 Effective Event Management Ms Lina Tan $631.30 2 9-10 4-5
A8 Effective People & Team Performance Management for Non-HR
Managers Dr Kevin Fernando $631.30 2 Not available at print. Check
website.
A9 Innovating for Results Dr Alvin Oh $631.30 2 24-25 30-31
A10 Is the Book Fair? Using Financial Statements to Determine
Fair Value (NEW) Mr Ee Teck Siew $374.50 14 18
A11 Managing Your Business Knowledge Assets Mr Francis Tay
$631.30 2 10-11 12-13
A12 Project Management Appreciation Mr John Teo $631.30 2 27-28
18-19
A13 The Personal Data Protection Act & Its Implications for
Your Organisation Prof Ang Peng Hwa $631.30 1 14 5
Customer ServiceNo. Course Title Trainer(s) Fee Days Jul Aug Sep
Oct Nov DecA14 Art of Saying No to Customers Without Offending Them
Mr John Teo $631.30 2 4-5 27-28A15 Customer Service for Frontline
Staff Ms Lisa M. For in-house arrangements only A16 Effective
Communication Skills for Healthcare Professionals Dr Victor Teoh
For in-house arrangements only
HR DevelopmentNo. Course Title Trainer(s) Fee Days Jul Aug Sep
Oct Nov DecA17 Effective Interviewing Techniques Ms Maler Vilee For
in-house arrangements only A18 Evaluating Organisational Training
Effectiveness (NEW) Dr Kumar Laxman $631.30 2 15-16 29-30
A19 Managing and Harnessing the Potential of Generation ‘Y’ Ms
Marion Agnes Neubronner $374.50 1 13 27-28
A20 Performance Management and Appraisals Ms Anne Leong $631.30
2 25-26A21 Selection Techniques (NEW) Ms Anne Leong $374.50 1
27
A22 Strategic Thinking & Dynamic Management for Middle
Managers Dr Kevin Fernando $631.30 2 14-15 16-17
Leadership, Coaching & TeambuildingNo. Course Title
Trainer(s) Fee Days Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
A23 A Value-Based Talent Management Approach for Workplace
Effectiveness Mr Alan Chng $374.50 1 5 4
A24 Achieving the Psychological Advantage in Leadership Mr
Richard Lim $631.30 2 29-30 28-29A25 Coaching & Mentoring
Workshop Ms Anne Leong $631.30 2 18-19 2-3A26 Collaborative
Performance Management & Coaching (NEW) Ms Anne Leong $631.30 2
6-7A27 Effective Counselling Skills Dr Alvin Oh $631.30 2 28-29
13-14A28 Inspiring Creativity, Innovation and Change Ms Eliza Quek
$374.50 1 29 9A29 Key Emotional Competence for Managers Mr Richard
Lim $631.30 2 18-19 8-9A30 Leading Beyond Managing Dr Alvin Oh
$631.30 2 25-26 4-5
A31 Solution Focused Coaching for Managers Ms Marion Agnes
Neubronner $374.50 1 9 16
Accounts/ Business/HRM
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Communication Skills
Negotiation SkillsNo. Course Title Trainer(s) Fee Days Jul Aug
Sep Oct Nov Dec
B1 Advanced Negotiation Skills Mr John Teo $631.30 2 9-10
4-5
B2 Negotiation Skills Mr John Teo $374.50 1 24 10Articulation
Skills
No. Course Title Trainer(s) Fee Days Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
B3 Communication Skills for Service Sector Professionals Dr
Victor Teoh / Ms Virginia Goh For in-house arrangements only
B4 Crisis Communication – Learning from Case Studies Ms Bhavani
Krishnasamy $631.30 2 13-14
B5 The Key to Persuasion and Influencing People (NEW) Mr Michael
Lum $631.30 1-2 10-11Composition Skills
No. Course Title Trainer(s) Fee Days Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecB6
Essential Grammar for Professional Communication Dr Carmel Heah
$631.30 2 11-12B7 Writing Professional and Results-Oriented Email
Dr Huang Minting $631.30 2 11-12 8-9
B8 Excellence in Technical Writing [10 PDUs Awarded]Dr Huang
Minting / Dr Carmel Heah $631.30 2 30-31 25-26 13-14 8-9
B9 Creative Posters and Invitations for Marketing (NEW) Mdm
Peggy Poo $631.30 2 2-3 9-10
B10 Generating Creative Ideas to Design Effective Graphics Mdm
Peggy Poo $631.30 2 25-26Presentation Skills
No. Course Title Trainer(s) Fee Days Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
B11 Effective Technical Presentations [10 PDUs Awarded] Dr
Carmel Heah $631.30 2 23-24 15-16
B12 Media Management Ms Bhavani Krishnasamy $631.30 2 18-19
B13 Situation-specific Presentation Skills Ms Anne Leong $888.10
3 21-23
WSQ - Up to 90% course fee funding supported by WDAe2i - 50%
course fee funding supported by e2i
Leadership, Coaching & TeambuildingNo. Course Title
Trainer(s) Fee Days Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecA32 Solution-centric
Leadership for Long-term Sustainability Mr Daniel Theyagu $374.50 1
29 1A33 Stepping Up to People Manager (NEW) Ms Anne Leong $374.50 1
10A34 Strategic Operations Leadership Dr Kevin Fernando $631.30 2
18-19A35 The Art of Managing People Mr John Ong $631.30 2 21-22A36
Tough Problem Solving Through Systems Thinking Mr Richard Lim
$631.30 2 21-22 4-5 11-12
A37 Unlocking Your Brainpower for Successful Leadership (NEW) Dr
Patrick Chan $561.75 1 17 15
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Engineering
Civil & Environmental EngineeringNo. Course Title Trainer(s)
Fee Days Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
C1 Principles and Fundamentals of Facilities Management [6 PDUs
Awarded] Dr Kang Kok Hin $417.30 1 25 26 28
C2 Overview of Crane Structure Design and Analysis[10 PDUs
Awarded] Dr Goh Wie Min $834.60 2 8-9
C3 Management of Engineering Works and Projects Dr Kang Kok Hin
$417.30 1 24 19 27Electrical & Electronic Engineering
No. Course Title Trainer(s) Fee Days Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
C4 Design and Analysis of Burn-in for Semiconductor Devices
Assoc Prof Tan Cher Ming $834.60 2 Not available at print. Check
website.
C5 Design and Analysis of Feedback Control Systems for
Real-world Applications - Advanced Control Prof Er Meng Joo For
in-house arrangements only
C6 Design and Analysis of Feedback Control Systems for
Real-world Applications - Basic Control Prof Er Meng Joo For
in-house arrangements only
C7 Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) [12 PDUs
Awarded]Assoc Prof Tan Cher Ming $834.60 2 Not available at print.
Check website.
C8 Measurement System Analysis Assoc Prof Tan Cher Ming $417.30
1 21 15
C9 System Reliability Engineering Assoc Prof Tan Cher Ming
$1,048.60 3 14-16 Nov-13
C10Understanding Common Converter and Drive Harmonics, Cost
Analysis and Mitigation Techniques [12 PDUs Awarded]
Assoc Prof Ali Iftekhar Maswood $834.60 2 7-8 27-28
C11 Basic Orthopaedic Biomechanics - Part I [12 CME Points
Awarded]
Assoc Prof Chou Siaw Meng / Dr Denny Lie / Dr Andy Yew
$449.40 1.5 Not available at print. Check website.
C12 Basic Orthopaedic Biomechanics - Part II [12 CME Points
Awarded]
Assoc Prof Chou Siaw Meng / Dr Denny Lie / Dr Andy Yew
$449.40 1.5 18-19
C13 Batteries, Supercapacitors, Electrochemical sensors,
Electroplating: Electrochemistry for Industry (NEW) Dr Daniel
Mandler $834.60 2 21-22
C14Failure Analysis and Prevention - Methodologies and Case
Studies [18 PDUs Awarded]
Assoc Prof Xiao Zhongmin / Asst Prof Sridhar Idapalapati
$1,048.60 3 1-3
C15 Pressure Vessels and Piping - Analysis for Design
Assoc Prof Ong Lin Seng / Assoc Prof Ng Heong Wah
For in-house arrangements only
C16 Supply-Chain Coordination and Management Strategies Assoc
Prof Rajesh Piplani For in-house arrangements only
C17 Fracture Mechanics Concepts for Assessment of Crack-Like
Flaws Dr John H.L Pang For in-house arrangements only
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WSQ Graduate Diploma in Precision Engineering (Design and
Processes)No. Course Title Trainer(s) Fee Days Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Dec
C18 WSQ Manage High Vacuum Technology[20 PDUs Awarded]Assoc Prof
Joshi, Sunil C. $1,625.33 4 4-7
C19 WSQ Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing[23 PDUs
Awarded] Prof Lye Sun Woh $1,717.35 4.5
29,30 Sep & 2, 3, 7
Oct
24, 25,
27, 28 Nov & 1 Dec
29, 30 Dec 2014
& 5, 6, 9 Jan 2015
C20 WSQ Tolerance Stackup and Analysis in Mechanical Design[25
PDUs Awarded] Prof Lye Sun Woh $1,809.37 58, 9,
11, 12 & 15
C21 WSQ 3D Printing for Rapid Product Development Prof Chua Chee
Kai $1,625.33 414,
17, 18 & 21
C22 WSQ Vibration Design and Control for Precision Engineering
Prof Lim Mong King $1,510.84 3.5 Not available at print. Check
website.
C23 WSQ Design for Manufacture and Assembly[20 PDUs
Awarded]Assoc Prof Stephen Lee $1,625.33 4
7, 8, 10 & 11
8, 9, 11 & 12
C24 WSQ Implement Optical Metrology[20 PDUs Awarded] Assoc Prof
Murukeshan $1,625.33 4
10, 11, 17 & 18
C25 WSQ Applying Statistics for Lean Six Sigma Mr Yoong Fook Loy
$1,510.84 3.5 22-25
C26 WSQ Establish Lean Six Sigma Methodology[23 PDUs Awarded] Mr
Yoong Fook Loy $1,717.35 4.5 18-22 24-28
Quality AssuranceNo. Course Title Trainer(s) Fee Days Jul Aug
Sep Oct Nov Dec
C27 Design of Experiment (DOE) Assoc Prof Wu Zhang For in-house
arrangements only
C28 Facilitation Skills for Project Team Leaders [10 PDUs
Awarded] Mr Yoong Fook Loy $834.60 2 7-8
C29 Lean Advance Training Mr Yoong Fook Loy For in-house
arrangements only
C30 Six Sigma DMAIC Project Team Workshop Mr Yoong Fook Loy For
in-house arrangements only
C31 HAZOP (Hazard & Operability Studies)[10 PDUs
Awarded]
Asst Prof Lim Kok Hwa / Mr Thia Cheong Meng
$834.60 2 16-17 18-19
WSQ - Up to 90% fee funding supported by WDAe2i - 50% course fee
funding supported by e2i
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Personal Development
IT & Information Studies
No. Course Title Trainer(s) Fee Days Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
D1 Achieving Peak Performance with Mental Skills, Emotional
Strength & Team Approach (NEW) Mr Richard Lim $631.30 2 14-15
25-26
D2 Capitalising on Productive Emotions (NEW) Mr John Ong $374.50
1 1 13
D3 Creative Thinking Made Easy Mr John Teo $374.50 1 25 17
D4 Critical Thinking Skills Mr Daniel Theyagu $631.30 2 25-26
22-23 27-28 4-5
D5 Enhancing Wellness & Resilience for Successful Life &
Work (NEW) Mr Richard Lim $631.30 2 11-12 27-28
D6 EQ: Raising Your Emotional Intelligence in Your Workplace Mr
Michael Lum $631.30 231 Jul
& 1 Aug
9-10
D7 I’m OK; You’re OK! Becoming More Assertive in the Work-place
(NEW) Mr Michael Lum $631.30 2 8-9 17-18
D8 Managing Difficult People Ms Eliza Quek $374.50 1 10 27
D9 Motivating for Performance (NEW) Mr John Ong $374.50 1 2
14
D10 Read Faster! Memorise Better! Think Clearer! Mr Daniel
Theyagu $631.30 2 18-19 11-12
D11 Social Networking for Professional Success Ms Marion Agnes
Neubronner $374.50 1 2 21
D12 Warrior or Worrier? Conflict and Stress Management Mr
Michael Lum $631.30 2 24-25 3-4
Software EngineeringNo. Course Title Trainer(s) Fee Days Jul Aug
Sep Oct Nov Dec
E1 Advanced C Programming for Embedded Systems Mr Philip Teng
$1,155.60 3 20-22 29-31
E2 Cloud Computing Security (NEW) Mr Kenneth Ho $834.60 2 Not
available at print. Check website. E3 Introduction to Secure
Software Development (NEW) Dr James Wong $1,048.60 3 Not available
at print. Check website. E4 Linux Device Drivers for Embedded
Systems Mr Philip Teng $1,155.60 3 23-25E5 Linux for Embedded
Systems Mr Philip Teng $1,155.60 3 17-19 10-12
E6 Object-Oriented Programming in C++Assoc Prof Yow Kin Choong /
Mr Lee Kok Kee
$1,358.90 4 5-8 17-10
E7 Real Time Software for Embedded Systems Mr Philip Teng
$1,155.60 330, 31 Jul & 1 Aug
19-21
E8 RTOS Development using a Robotic Evaluation Board (NEW) Mr
Ravi Suppiah $834.60 2 16-17 15-16
E9 Software Development for Embedded Systems Mr Philip Teng
$1,048.60 3 8-10E10 Software Optimisation for Embedded Systems Mr
Philip Teng $834.60 2 1-2
WSQ - Up to 90% course fee funding supported by WDAe2i - 50%
course fee funding supported by e2i
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• 20% off the standard fee for current NTU and NIE Alumni, Staff
and Students • 10% off the standard fee for group of 3 (from the
same company) and above, for the same course and same run • 10% off
the standard fee for NTUC members
In this fast changing and dynamic environment, there is a need
for Professional Engineers (PEs) to maintain and update their
professional competency on a continuing basis. In order to achieve
this, a PE must acquire a minimum of 40 (PDUs) over a
renewal-qualifying period, of which a minimum of 15 PDUs must be
from structured activities. NTU CCE's engineering related courses
are accredited with PDUs under structured activities. For more
information, visit the Professional Engineers Board of Singapore's
(PEB) website at www.peb.gov.sg.
Where course payment has not been made, NTU CCE reserves the
right to charge the applicant a cancellation fee derived in
accordance to the above refund policies.
Participants who choose to withdraw from courses should do so
before the closing date of registration, otherwise, cancellation
policy will apply.
Companies may replace participants who have signed up for the
course by giving a 3-day notice before course commencement.
Replacement must match the criteria for course enrollment.
• All listed course fees are inclusive of prevailing GST. • All
courses include complimentary lunch and tea breaks. • Complimentary
parking at NTU@one-north is available for all course participants.
Conditions apply. • The closing date for registration is 2 weeks
before start date, unless otherwise stated. • Course is subject to
a minimum participation before commencement. • Course is subject to
a first-come-first-served basis in light of overwhelming responses.
• All details are correct at time of printing. • NTU CCE reserves
the right to replace or cancel any course or change the trainer, in
light of unforeseen circumstances.
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In-House Training Arrangement
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[email protected]
Cost Effective
Customisable
Confidential
Cohesive
Convenient
Organising an in-house programme just for your staff allows our
trainer to focus on your training objectives and expected learning
outcome. This translates to a more cost effective proposition for
your organisation.
Customising and contextualising of existing course contents to
enhance learning of key competency elements and ease of
adaptation.
Our customised programme allows for open discussions by your
staff relating to specific issues/projects specific to your
company.
Discussions among your staff during the programme will
facilitate team-building and project planning as they begin to see
and understand each other's perspectives. The value of cohesive
team-building is realised when real-life business problems are
solved.
For your convenience, all logistics and course administrations
are handled by our team of experienced personnel; freeing you to
work on other matters.
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In-House Training Arrangement
Feel free to contact us for further discussion. For more
information, call 6790 4212, or email your requirements to
[email protected]
Cost Effective
Customisable
Confidential
Cohesive
Convenient
Organising an in-house programme just for your staff allows our
trainer to focus on your training objectives and expected learning
outcome. This translates to a more cost effective proposition for
your organisation.
Customising and contextualising of existing course contents to
enhance learning of key competency elements and ease of
adaptation.
Our customised programme allows for open discussions by your
staff relating to specific issues/projects specific to your
company.
Discussions among your staff during the programme will
facilitate team-building and project planning as they begin to see
and understand each other's perspectives. The value of cohesive
team-building is realised when real-life business problems are
solved.
For your convenience, all logistics and course administrations
are handled by our team of experienced personnel; freeing you to
work on other matters.
11 Slim Barracks Rise (o� North Buona Vista Road), NTU@one-north
campus, Executive Centre, #05-01,
Singapore 138664 WSQ Tolerance Stackup and Analysis in
Mechanical Design Course materials and teachings made through
various exercises have deepen the understanding of stack tolerance.
It will certainly help in my course of work.
Ms Yow Sue AnnSenior Process EngineerLeica Instruments (S) Pte
Ltd
Art of Saying No to Customers Without Offending ThemThe trainer
is very knowledgeable and competent. A lot of her experiences have
been shared with us. Very useful and beneficial to us. Very
enjoyable session. Keep it up.
Mrs Yahya HamidahSenior Library OfficerNational Library
Board
WSQ Rapid Prototyping for Rapid Product DevelopmentThe course is
well-conducted and I find it beneficial for a product engineers
like me to find out more about different techniques and latest
developments.
Naing Aung Ko KoDesign EngineerGlucoStats System Pte Ltd
Advanced Negotiation SkillsThe course trainer has elaborated the
seemingly complex negotiation skills in tremendously interesting
manner. Well done!
Tang Eng GeeManagerW.L. Gore & Associates (Pacific) Pte
Ltd
Critical Thinking SkillsA most enlightening & entertaining
workshop.
Ms Carin LeongDeputy ManagerJTC Corporation
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