(WSQ) Enhancing Learning and Talent Development with Generative AI

Ever led a session where learners seemed disengaged, or wondered why some training sticks while others fade fast? What if you could design experiences that truly connect — using smart tools to personalise, adapt, and make learning unforgettable? 

In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore AI-powered tools to enhance learner engagement, retention, and facilitation techniques, ensuring training activities and internal development programme are tailored for maximum impact. 

As AI transforms the Learning & Development (L&D) landscape, mastering these competencies will provide a competitive edge, opening doors to career advancement and job opportunities in learning design, talent development, and digital transformation in training.

At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

• Identify the key factors that drive learner engagement and retention, and design spaces
• Leverage AI-driven adaptive learning strategies to tailor content, enhance interactivity, and boost knowledge retention
• Maximise AI-Powered learning tools that streamline content development, personalise learning paths, and optimise facilitation techniques
• Integrate the latest advancements in AI-driven learning to create impactful and future-ready learning experience

Outline

1. Effective Learning Strategies for Engagement and Retention

• Characteristics of optimal learning experiences and conducive learning environments
• Strategies and processes that provide ongoing support and foster learner development

2. Generative Al-Driven Adaptive Learning Approaches

• Generative Al-driven adaptive learning strategies to create bespoke learning environments
• Emerging trends and developments to determine their impact on facilitation and learner engagment

3. Impact of Generative Al-driven Learning Tools

• Processes to deliver contextualized learning experiences that enhance learner engagement
• Evaluate opportunities for integrating Generative Al strategies and tools to promote learning retention and application

	Individual/Non-SME, PR, and SC aged 21-39 years		MCES, SC aged 40 and above		SME-sponsored (ETSS) SC/PR, any age
	Up to 50% baseline subsidy		Up to 70% subsidy
	Without GST (S$)	With GST (S$)*	Without GST (S$)	With GST (S$)*	Without GST (S$)	With GST (S$)*
Original Fee	420.00	457.80	420.00	457.80	420.00	457.80
After Subsidy	210.00	247.80	126.00	163.80	126.00	163.80
	90% SFEC disbursement amount (if eligible)
90% Payout	–	–	–	–	113.40	–
Actual Cost	–	–	–	–	12.60	50.40
* 9% GST is based on full course fee

Grants (if applicable)

Individuals

• SkillsFuture Credit (SFC): Please refer to the following guides on how to claim your SkillsFuture Credit.
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• WSS Funding: Singapore Citizen aged 30 and above, earning $2,500 or less per month are eligible for Training Commitment Award (TCA) of up to $1,000 for courses attained during eligibility period. Click here to find out your eligibility.
• MCES Funding: Singapore Citizen aged 40 and above.
• Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA): For individuals below 31 years old. Please click here for how to claim your PSEA funds. For the step-by-step guide on submitting PSEA Withdrawal Form, click here.

Organisations

• Enhanced Training Subsidy for Small Medium Enterprises (ETSS): If your business meets SME criteria, you are eligible to enjoy up to 70% in Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) for any SC or PR employee that you sponsor for training, on top of baseline subsidies.
• Absentee Payroll: You can now easily apply for absentee payroll through the Enterprise Job Skills (EPJS) Portal. Sponsoring employers of Singapore Citizens aged 30 and above, earning $2,500 or less per month, are eligible for AP at up to 95% of trainee’s basic hourly salary, capped at $13 per hour. Click here for more information.
• SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC): Eligible companies can benefit from an additional 90% funding support from their out-of-pocket training expenses. Find out if your company is eligible here.

For more information on all training subsidies for employers: Funding information

For more information on self-sponsored training: Funding information

Dr Michael Choy is the founder and CEO of Tech Tree, a Singapore-headquartered company that develops cutting-edge e-learning programmes for training organizations and enterprises in the local and regional CET sectors. With over 28 years of experience in education, Michael has established himself as a thought leader in the field of adult education, recognized for his innovative pedagogical tools and ground-breaking research that has reshaped the way we think about learning and instruction, including error-based learning approaches. Over the years, his teams have won numerous awards including the prestigious innovPlus award (with S$200,000) given by the government multiple times! The innovative tech-enabled learning approaches included using AI and chatbots for learning. The latest product offering is the ReallyLesson Marketplace where his company is the Channel Partner for Coursera Inc, allowing all Singaporeans with SkillsFuture Credits to purchase the yearly subscription package from Coursera.

In addition, Michael has personally trained over 7,000 teachers and adult educators in Singapore, ASEAN, and China, as well as designed a proprietary learning and teaching styles programme used in 40 schools to train over 45,000 students. Michael is a sought-after speaker at major conferences and symposiums and has published articles in journals (e.g. Robotics Tomorrow, Educational Media International and Cogent Education) and platforms such as Medium and ResearchGate. His latest book ‘Designing Errors for Learning and Teaching (DELETE) Approach’ was published by World Scientific in end 2023.

Michael is also a passionate advocate for social responsibility, leading a team to create complimentary Reallybots for underprivileged children in Thailand and Myanmar in collaboration with UNESCO and participating in community projects in Cambodia and the Philippines. He was formerly the chairperson of the Special Interest Groups (Learning Design) at the Institute for Adult Learning, SUSS, and an Adult Educator Mentor, inspiring others to make a positive impact in their communities.

Going forward, Michael’s vision is to Educate Asia, by the grace of God.