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WSQ - Fundamentals of AI Ethics and Responsible AI

Course Information

  • Sessions 2 days
  • Duration 16 hrs
  • Level Beginner
  • Assessment 2 hrs

Venue

12 Woodlands Square #07-85/86/87 Woods Square Tower 1, Singapore 737715. 5 mins walk from Woodlands (NS9) MRT station.

The venue is disabled-friendly.

Skills Framework

TSC Title
AI Ethics and Governance
TSC Code
ICT-CGP-2026-1.1

Funding Validity

Funding for this course is valid from 17 May 2023 to 16 May 2027. Register and complete the course within this period to qualify for funding support.

Learning Outcomes

By end of the course, learners should be able to:

  • LO1: Identify AI ethics and governance principles.
  • LO2: Apply AI ethics and governance framework on AI projects.

Course Brochure

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Certification

  • Certificate of Achievement from Tertiary Infotech Academy Pte Ltd - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Tertiary Infotech Academy Pte Ltd.
  • OpenCerts from SkillsFuture Singapore - After passing the assessment(s) and achieving at least 75% attendance, participants will receive a OpenCert (aka Statement of Achievement) from SkillsFuture Singapore, certifying that they have achieved the Competency Standard(s) in the above Skills Framework.

WSQ - Fundamentals of AI Ethics and Responsible AI

Course Code: TGS-2023021102
  • WSQ
  • SFC
  • PSEA
  • UTAP
  • SFEC
  • Absentee Payroll
  • MCES

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What's This Course About

Dive deep into the ethical landscape of artificial intelligence with WSQ's Fundamentals of AI Ethics and Responsible AI course. The course equips you with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the challenges and opportunities in implementing AI responsibly. You'll learn about ethical decision-making frameworks, bias identification, and AI governance, thereby preparing you for ethical AI applications in real-world settings.

This hands-on course emphasizes both theoretical and practical aspects, enabling you to apply ethical considerations in AI projects effectively. You will engage in case studies and simulations to better understand the implications of ethical choices in AI development. By the course's end, you'll be well-equipped to implement responsible AI initiatives, ensuring compliance with ethical norms and contributing to socially beneficial AI applications.

WSQ Funding

Full Fee $530.00 Before GST
GST $47.70 9% of fee
Baseline Nett $312.70 SG/PR age 21+ · 50% funded
MCES / SME Nett $206.70 SG age 40+ · 70% funded
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Eligible Singapore-registered companies can tap on $10000 SFEC to cover out-of-pocket expenses.

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SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SFC to offset course fee payable after funding but the $4,000 Additional SFC (Mid-Career Support) cannot be used.

Direct Application on SkillsFuture Portal

UTAP

Eligible NTUC members can apply for 50% of the unfunded fee from UTAP, capped up to $250/year and for members aged 40 and above, capped up to $500/year.

Submit UTAP Claim

PSEA

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their PSEA funds to offset course fee payable after funding.

Check PSEA Eligibility

  • Scroll down to “Keyword Tags” to verify for PSEA eligibility.
  • If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.

Once you are eligible for PSEA, please download and fill up the PSEA Withdrawal Form, then submit the completed form to us:

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Course FeeBefore Funding

$530.00 (GST-exclusive)
$577.70 (GST-inclusive)

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Additional Note

Please bring your own laptop for hands-on training. If you don't have laptop, we can provide spare laptop for training use.

Post-Course Support

  • We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course.
  • Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts.

Cancellation & Reschedule Policy

  • You can register your interest without upfront payment. There is no penalty for withdrawal of the course before the class commences.
  • We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% for any paid amount.
  • Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to availability of the classroom.

Course Details

Course Details

What You'll Learn

Topic 1: Introduction to AI Ethics and Governance frameworks

  • What is AI Ethics?
  • Responsible AI and Explainable AI
  • Principles of AI Ethics and Responsible AI
  • AI Governance Framework
  • AI Ethics Use Cases

Topic 2: Applying AI Ethics and Governance frameworks

  • Assessment of AI guidelines for organisations
  • AI governance processes
  • AI Ethics Code of Conduct - bias, privacy, safety
  • Case Studies of apply AI Ethics and Governance on AI projects

Assessment

  • Written Exam
  • Case Study

Course Info

Promotion Code

Promo or discount cannot be applied to WSQ courses

Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

  • Able to operate using computer functions
  • Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

  • Positive Learning Attitude
  • Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year of working experience.

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Software: NIL

Hardware: Windows and Mac Laptops

About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity. 

Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.

For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.

Funding Eligility Criteria

Individual Sponsored Trainee Employer Sponsored Trainee
  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SWDA's (formerly SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.​
  • Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
  • We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria.
  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents who are DIRECT EMPLOYEE of the sponsoring company.
  • From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SWDA's (formerly SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.​
  • Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
  • We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria.

 SkillsFuture Credit: 

  • Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.

 PSEA:

  • To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility, goto mySkillsFuture portal and search for this course code.
  • Scroll down to "Keyword Tags" to verify for PSEA eligibility.
  • If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.  
  • And if there is no “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is ineligible for PSEA. 
  • Not all courses are eligible for PSEA funding.

 Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding: 

  • $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
  • AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee.

 SFEC:

  • If the Training Provider has submitted an enrolment for course fee grant claim in Training Partners Gateway (TPGateway), SWDA would be able to derive SFEC funding based on this record. There is no need for enterprise to submit any claim request and the SFEC claim will be automatically generated and disbursed.
  • Where there is no such record, eligible employers are required to submit an SFEC claim after course completion via the SFEC microsite.
  • SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) Microsite 

 

Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim

  • The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
  • Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
  • Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
  • Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’

SkillsFuture Level-Up Program

The  SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme provides greater structural support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot and stay relevant in a changing economy. For more information, visit SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme

Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP

The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).

For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)

Steps to Apply UTAP

  • Log in to your U Portal account to submit your UTAP application upon completion of the course.

Note

  • SWDA subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
  • All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
  • An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
  • UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
  • UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.

Appeal Process

  1. The candidate has the right to disagree with the assessment decision made by the assessor.
  2. When giving feedback to the candidate, the assessor must check with the candidate if he agrees with the assessment outcome.
  3. If the candidate agrees with the assessment outcome, the assessor & the candidate must sign the Assessment Summary Record.
  4. If the candidate disagrees with the assessment outcome, he/she should not sign in the Assessment Summary Record.
  5. If the candidate intends to appeal the decision, he/she should first discuss the matter with the assessor/assessment manager.
  6. If the candidate is still not satisfied with the decision, the candidate must notify the assessor of the decision to appeal. The assessor will reflect the candidate’s intention in the Feedback Section of the Assessment Summary Record.
  7. The assessor will notify the assessor manager about the candidate’s intention to lodge an appeal.
  8. The candidate must lodge the appeal within 7 days, giving reasons for appeal 
  9. The assessor can help the candidate with writing and lodging the appeal.
  10. he assessment manager will collect information from the candidate & assessor and give a final decision.
  11. A record of the appeal and any subsequent actions and findings will be made.
  12. An Assessment Appeal Panel will be formed to review and give a decision.
  13. The outcome of the appeal will be made known to the candidate within 2 weeks from the date the appeal was lodged.
  14. The decision of the Assessment Appeal Panel is final and no further appeal will be entertained.
  15. Please click the link below to fill up the Candidates Appeal Form.

Job Roles

Job Roles

  • AI Researcher
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • AI Product Manager
  • Data Scientist
  • Ethical Compliance Officer
  • AI Policy Advocate
  • Technology Ethicist
  • Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
  • AI Strategy Consultant
  • AI Governance Specialist
  • Data Privacy Officer
  • Human-Centered AI Designer
  • AI Educator and Trainer
  • Tech Start-up Founder
  • AI Regulation and Policy Advisor

Trainers

Trainers

Dwight Nuwan Fonseka is Head of Data Science at Plano Pte. Ltd. and an ACLP-certified trainer with deep expertise in data analytics, machine learning, and AI applications. He has extensive hands-on experience developing predictive models, RShiny dashboards, and deep learning solutions using R, Python, TensorFlow, and Keras. With a strong professional background in healthcare, finance, and customer analytics, Dwight brings an applied perspective to teaching AI, focusing on both the opportunities and risks of emerging technologies.

Dr. Alvin Ang is a technology and ethics researcher with extensive experience in artificial intelligence, digital governance, and educational technology. Holding a PhD in Information Systems, he has worked on projects examining the societal implications of AI adoption, algorithmic bias, and responsible data practices. Dr. Ang has designed and delivered academic and professional programs focused on ethical AI, data privacy, and human-centered design. His research and teaching promote the responsible integration of AI systems across business, education, and government contexts.
In “Fundamentals of AI Ethics and Responsible AI,” Dr. Ang explores the intersection of technology, ethics, and policy, guiding participants through frameworks for fairness, accountability, and transparency in AI systems. His sessions emphasize the ethical challenges of automation, data use, and generative AI, encouraging critical reflection on human oversight in AI decision-making. Through case studies and practical examples, he empowers learners to apply responsible AI principles that align innovation with societal well-being.

Tan Woei Ming is an accomplished data scientist and AI engineer with over 15 years of experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven innovation. Holding a Master’s in Intelligent Systems from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and a First-Class Honours in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from NTU, he has led AI initiatives in predictive analytics, automation, and process optimization across the semiconductor and manufacturing industries. His expertise lies in translating complex AI technologies into practical business applications, enabling organizations to innovate through data insights and intelligent automation.
Yeo Hwee Theng is a data science leader and AI strategist with extensive experience in driving enterprise analytics, AI adoption, and data architecture initiatives across healthcare, finance, and government sectors. As the Data & Analytics Product Lead at Amplify Health, she leads large-scale data transformation and machine learning projects focused on improving business outcomes through data-driven decision-making. Her previous roles include AI & Data Architect at Huawei International and Senior Data Scientist at DataRobot, where she implemented advanced AI and analytics solutions across the Asia-Pacific region. She holds a Master of Technology in Enterprise Business Analytics from the National University of Singapore and an Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP).
Teh Siew Yee is an experienced adult educator and corporate trainer specializing in business communication, workplace effectiveness, and professional development. With years of experience across both corporate and training environments, she has helped learners enhance their skills in problem-solving, collaboration, and interpersonal communication. Her ability to translate complex concepts into clear, practical strategies ensures that participants can immediately apply their learning in the workplace. As an ACLP-certified trainer, Siew Yee delivers WSQ courses with a strong focus on learner engagement and workplace application. She integrates case studies, role-plays, and reflective exercises into her sessions, ensuring participants develop not only knowledge but also confidence in real-world contexts. By combining her corporate experience with adult education expertise, she empowers learners to improve workplace efficiency, strengthen teamwork, and achieve personal and organizational success.

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I am happy that i have learnt much from this course. Hope to attend to more courses int he near future (Posted on 3/12/2026)
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I was very impressed with the content and the instructor, Dwight Fonseka. Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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I was very impressed with the content and the instructor, Dwight Fonseka. The course covered a wide range of topics, its applications, relevance, and importance. Dwight Fonseka was very knowledgeable and engaging. Through his presentations and videos, he did a great job of helping me understand deeper the course. It is a well-designed and informative course that will give you the starting skills needed to be ethically and responsible in AI areas. (Posted on 2/28/2024)

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