Course Details
Course Details
What You'll Learn
Topic 1: Getting Started with Google Apps Script
Overview of Google Apps Script and its capabilities
Navigating and utilizing the Google Apps Script Editor
Creating and running basic scripts
Understanding Mail Service and basic automation scripts
Topic 2: Automating Google Sheets with Script
Introduction to Spreadsheet Service
Utilizing Sheet and Range Methods for automation
Manipulating cell values and applying formulas programmatically
Topic 3: Scripting for Google Docs and Google Slides
Utilizing Document and Slide Services for automation
Scripting methods for text manipulation and slide modification
Integrating Google Docs and Slides with other Google services
Topic 4: Google Calendar and Google Drive Scripting
Automating tasks with Calendar Service, including event creation
Leveraging Drive Service for file and folder management
Implementing API-level integrations with Google Drive and Google Calendar
Topic 5: Working with Triggers and Data Management
Setting up Time-Driven Triggers and auto-email alerts
Managing data across Google Apps Script services
Automating file duplication and folder sharing
Topic 6: HTML Services and Web App Development
Utilizing HTML Services for web app creation
Communicating with server functions and deploying web apps
Integrating Google Sheets data into HTML web apps
Topic 7: Custom Menu, Dialogs, and Sidebars
Developing Bound Scripts and Custom Menus in Google Workspace
Utilizing Dialogs and Sidebars for user interaction
Implementing OnOpen Triggers for automation
Topic 8: Creating and Utilizing Custom Functions
Designing custom functions for specific tasks
Troubleshooting and optimizing custom scripts for performance
Addressing compatibility and technical issues in script integration
Assessment
- Written Exam
- Practical Exam
Course Info
Minimum Entry Requirement
Knowledge and Skills
- Able to operate using computer functions with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
- Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)
- Have some basic Javascript, HTML5 and CSS3 programming knowledge
Attitude
- Positive Learning Attitude
- Enthusiastic Learner
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
Target Age Group: 21 to 65 years old
Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement
Software:
You will need the following for this course:
- A free Google account
- Google Apps Script – free, runs in the browser
Hardware: Windows PC or Mac laptop
Funding Eligibility Criteria
Self-sponsored learners (individuals)
- Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents aged 21 and above.
- Up to 50% course fee funding. Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above receive up to 70% under the Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES).
- Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above can pay the remaining fee with SkillsFuture Credit.
Company-sponsored learners
- Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents who are direct employees of the sponsoring company.
- Up to 50% course fee funding, or up to 70% for employees of SMEs (Enhanced Training Support for SMEs) and for Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above. An SME has no more than 200 employees or an annual turnover of no more than $100 million.
- Employers can also claim Absentee Payroll funding for employees who attend during working hours.
- Eligible companies can offset their out-of-pocket fees with SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC).
Conditions for all funded learners
- Attendance is taken digitally with Singpass for every session, including the assessment.
- You must complete the course and pass all assessments (assessed as Competent).
- If these conditions are not met, the funding is clawed back and the learner or employer pays the full course fee.
- 9% GST is charged on the full course fee before funding.
- Promo and discount codes cannot be used on funded courses.
- Any balance after funding can be paid in cash, with SkillsFuture Credit, with PSEA (Singapore Citizens with a PSEA), or partly reimbursed by UTAP for NTUC members.
How to Apply SkillsFuture Credit Claim for Individuals
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit (base tier) to pay the course fee after funding. The $4,000 mid-career top-up cannot be used for this course.
- Register for this course as self-sponsored and tell us you will use SkillsFuture Credit. Do not pay the amount you plan to claim.
- We email you an invoice showing the course fee after funding.
- From 60 days before the course starts, and no later than the course start date, log in to MySkillsFuture with Singpass and click Claim credits.
- Click Submit a Claim and search for this course by its course code, TGS-2024042306.
- Select your class start date, enter the course fee payable after funding and the amount of credit to claim, then upload the invoice (PDF, JPG or PNG, under 4MB).
- Review, accept the terms and click Agree and Submit. The credit is paid directly to us; processing can take up to 14 working days.
Changing or withdrawing: cancel the claim on MySkillsFuture at least one day before the course starts. If your class date changes, cancel the claim and submit a new one with the new date.
How to Apply SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
SFEC helps companies pay for employee training. The current SFEC ends on 30 November 2026, and a redesigned SFEC starts on 1 December 2026.
Current SFEC: classes ending on or before 30 November 2026
- Eligible companies received a one-off $10,000 credit, notified by letter to their Corppass administrator. Eligibility generally required at least 3 Singapore Citizen or PR employees and Skills Development Levy contributions.
- SFEC covers up to 90% of the company's out-of-pocket course fee after other subsidies.
- Check your company's SFEC eligibility and balance on EnterpriseSG.
- Register your Singapore Citizen or PR employee for a class that ends by 30 November 2026, as company-sponsored, and pay the course fee after funding.
- Your employee attends and completes the course. We submit the attendance and assessment results to SWDA.
- No separate claim is needed. SFEC is calculated automatically once the course fee grant is approved and is paid quarterly to your company's IRAS GIRO or PayNow Corporate account.
Any unused balance of the current SFEC expires on 30 November 2026.
Redesigned SFEC from 1 December 2026
Companies with at least 3 resident employees receive a fresh $10,000 in an online SFEC wallet that offsets out-of-pocket fees upfront at enrolment, instead of reimbursing them afterwards. SWDA has not yet published the support rates and claim steps; see OurWorkforce or our SFEC guide.
How to Apply UTAP (NTUC Members)
NTUC members can claim 50% of the unfunded course fee under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP), capped at $250 a year (aged below 40) or $500 a year (aged 40 and above). The cap is shared with UTAP claims for AI tool subscriptions.
Eligibility: you must be an NTUC member paying full membership fees, with your membership paid up before and during the course and when you claim. The course must not be fully paid for by your employer or another source.
- Make sure your NTUC membership is paid up before the course starts.
- Register for this course with us and pay the course fee after funding and SkillsFuture Credit.
- Attend at least 75% of the course and sit all assessments.
- Within 6 months after the course ends, go to the NTUC U Portal, open UTAP under E-services, log in with Singpass and choose Course Fee Claim.
- Enter the nett course fee you paid (after all subsidies and SkillsFuture Credit, including GST), and upload your invoice or receipt and your certificate or result slip (PDF, JPG or PNG, up to 5MB each).
- NTUC usually pays the claim within 4 weeks of submission.
Read more in our UTAP guide.
How to Apply PSEA
Singapore Citizens with a Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA), which stays open until around the year you turn 31, can use it to pay the course fee after funding for PSEA-approved courses. You can also use a sibling's PSEA after your own has been used up.
- Check that this course shows the PSEA tag on its MySkillsFuture page.
- Check your PSEA balance on MOE's Student Finance System with Singpass.
- Download and complete the PSEA withdrawal form, then submit it to us.
- We submit the withdrawal request to MOE. You (and your sibling, if you are using their account) authorise it in the Student Finance System. Nothing is withdrawn without this authorisation.
- MOE pays us directly. If you have already paid, we refund the amount covered by PSEA.
More details: MOE PSEA overview.
Appeal Process
If you disagree with an assessment decision, you have the right to appeal.
- When the assessor gives you feedback, say whether you agree with the outcome. If you agree, you and the assessor sign the Assessment Summary Record; if you disagree, do not sign it.
- Discuss the decision with the assessor or the assessment manager first.
- If you are still not satisfied, tell the assessor you intend to appeal. The assessor records this in the feedback section of the Assessment Summary Record and informs the assessment manager.
- Lodge your appeal within 7 days, giving your reasons, using the Candidate Appeal Form. The assessor can help you write and lodge it.
- An Assessment Appeal Panel reviews the information from you and the assessor and makes a decision. A record of the appeal and its outcome is kept.
- You will be told the outcome within 2 weeks of lodging the appeal. The panel's decision is final.
Job Roles
Job Roles
- Google Apps Script Developer
- Automation Engineer
- Workflow Specialist
- IT Project Manager
- Technical Support Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Application Developer
- Systems Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Web Developer
- Software Engineer
- Cloud Solutions Architect
- IT Consultant
- Operations Analyst
- Business Systems Analyst
- Integration Specialist
- Quality Assurance Tester
- User Experience Designer
- Database Administrator
- Digital Transformation Specialist
Trainers
Trainers
Truman Ng is a senior IT consultant and automation systems architect with more than 20 years of experience in network infrastructure, cloud computing, and workflow optimization. A PMP, ACTA, and Huawei HCIE-certified professional, he has led global training programs and digital transformation projects focused on DevOps, cloud platforms, and enterprise automation. His expertise lies in building secure, scalable systems that integrate seamlessly with Google Workspace and other cloud ecosystems.
In “IT Automation with Google Apps Script,” Truman teaches participants how to implement automation workflows that connect Google Workspace tools with enterprise applications. His sessions highlight advanced scripting, API orchestration, and best practices for managing large-scale automation systems. Through a hands-on and systems-driven approach, he enables learners to develop efficient, maintainable automation solutions that streamline organizational workflows.
James Lee is a creative technology educator and IT automation specialist with more than 20 years of experience in multimedia, digital transformation, and workflow automation. An Adobe Certified Expert and ACLP-qualified trainer, he has taught professionals in digital communication, process automation, and creative productivity. His teaching style focuses on making technical concepts accessible through visual and experiential learning.
In “IT Automation with Google Apps Script,” James introduces participants to automating digital tasks and integrating productivity tools using Apps Script. His sessions focus on building practical automations in Google Sheets, Drive, and Gmail, along with script-based reporting and scheduling. By blending creativity with technical proficiency, he helps learners design smart, automated workflows that improve efficiency and enhance collaboration across teams.
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