Specially designed for the Artificial Intelligence Engineers of tomorrow, this session is for individuals (PMEs) who wish to know more about the Industry Transformation Programme landscape, an overview of all NUS-ISS career development scheme and pathways. We will also deep dive into the specific programme modules in detail. Be guided through frequently asked questions related to the programmes and get your questions answered at our Q&A session.

1. Career Development Programmes for
Future Artificial Intelligence Engineers
(For Individuals)
Professional Conversion Program – AI (IRS)
Intelligent Reasoning Systems
GU Zhan 顾 瞻 (Sam)
zhan.gu@nus.edu.sg
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2. Agenda
What is PCP-AI(IRS)?
Where do I start?
Should I consider PCP?
How does it benefit me?
Who is eligible?
When do I start?

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GU Zhan 顾 瞻 (Sam) lectures Master of
Technology programme in the areas of data
science, machine intelligence, and soft
computing.
• MTech Intelligent Systems
• MTech Enterprise Business Analytics
• Professional Conversion Program - AI
Anhopefully intelligent lifelong learning human
issgz@nus.edu.sg

4. What is Professional Conversion Programme (PCP)
A career conversion programme for :
 Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians (PMETs), including mid-career
switchers;
 to undergo skills conversion and upgrade;
 move into new occupations or sectors with better prospects and opportunities for
progression.
 Place-and-Train Programme where PMET is hired by a participating employer
before undergoing training to take on new job role
Software
Development
Business AnalyticsArtificial
Intelligence
Digital Product
Management
Digital
TransformationData Analytics

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Full-Time
Training:
3 Courses
Paid On Job Training
(OJT)
12 Course
Days
4 Months
Subsidised PCP-AI(IRS)
Program

6. Professional Conversion Program – AI(IRS)
Employers
Individuals
• I have a prospective employer
interested to hire me
• I am going into a new job role
• I am ready to hire or already
hired the right and available
candidates at present
PCP
Place & Train Model

7. Eligibility of Professional Conversion Programme
(PCP)
7
New HireCompany / Employer
 Be registered or incorporated in
Singapore;
 Be committed to work with WSG and NUS-
ISS on the necessary administrative matters
related to the PCP;
 Offer employment directly related to the
job which the PCP is for, with remuneration
that is aligned with the market rate; and
 Commit to the PCP training arrangements
for the trainees.
 Provide a company project for practicum
 SC or PRs
 Graduated or completed National Service,
whichever is later, for at least two years;
and
 Not in a similar job function prior to joining
the PCP.
 Able to pass entrance assessment

8. Professional Conversion Programmes (PCP)
8
Phase 1: Training Course
Phase 2: OJT Project
(4 months)
Grants and Salary SupportInterview and Hire
Interview, Select
and Hire
Submit Details
+ Project Plan
Full-time training
PCP-AI(IRS) 12 full
days)
Employee back in office
+ Company provides
mentorship and
guidance
Get rewarded for
building and
growing talents
Skills Level Up! Productivity Up!

9. Structure and Duration of NUS-ISS PCP-AI(IRS)
Phase 1
(Classroom Training)
Phase 2
(Project Practicuum)
 12 days of classroom
training plus
assessment
 Able to pass all
classroom assessment
 4 months of OJT with
the sponsoring
company.
 To complete the
company sponsored
project within OJT
period.
 Require to make
progressive project
updates to NUS-ISS
assigned project
supervisor.
Completion of
Programme
Professional
Diploma
Certification
from NUS-ISS
Duration : 5 months
Entrance
Assessm
ent

10. PCP Course Fees ($)
Data
Analytics
Full Stack
Developer
BAPA AI
Engineer
Digital
Product
Mgr
Smarthealt
h Digital
Transforma
tion
Solution
Architect
Gross Fees 23,660.00 17,000.00 17,860.00 17,800.00 19,900.00 18,960.00 21,400.00
Net Fees* 7,594.86 5,457 5,733.06 5,713.80 6,387.90 6,086.16 6,869.40
Mid-career
Enhanced
Subsidies/
SME Grant*
2,862.86 2,057 2,161.06 2,153.80 2,407.90 2,294.16 2,589.40
Salary
Support
 70% of monthly salary capped at S$4,000 per month for Singaporeans and
Singapore PRs below 40 years.
 90% of monthly salary capped at S$6,000 per month for Singaporeans 40 years and
above OR at least 6 months unemployed.
* Including GST

11. PCP Intake Dates
PCP-AI(IRS) NEW! Sept 2020
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More
doubts?
https://www.iss.nus.edu.sg/collaboration
/professional-conversion-programmes
With your updated
resume
To enrol isscareerservices@nus.edu.sg

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What intelligent systems and solutions do
our learner deploy?

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Systems are deployed in areas of:
• Decision Support
• Recommendation
• Resource/Operation Optimization
• Virtual Assistant
Intelligent Reasoning Systems

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Example systems/solutions

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One in every four Singaporeans over 50
years old are to develop diabetes…
Plan a careful diet of rich nutrition and personalized taste, with:
AI Meal Planner

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[Health] Meal Planner for Diabetics
Source https://github.com/IRS-RS/IRS-MRS-2019-07-01-IS01FT-GRP9-Meal-Planner-for-Diabetics Video https://youtu.be/wzVPWfwqnIM

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Suspect of depression by overwhelming
daily stresses, but shy to consult a doctor?
Empower you to conduct professional assessment DIY, with:
Depression Screener

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[Health] Depression Screener
Source https://github.com/IRS-MR/IRS-MR-2019-01-19-IS1PT-GRP-Pepper-DepressionScreeningSystem

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[Education] ISS Course Recommender
Source https://github.com/IRS-RS/IRS-MRS-2019-07-01-IS01FT-GRP1-ISS-COURSE-RECOMMENDER-
SYSTEM

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[E-Commerce] Shipping and Packing Optimizer
Source https://github.com/IRS-RS/IRS-MRS-2019-07-01-IS01FT-GRP5-Intelliship

21. #ISSLearningFest 21
[FinTech] Co-branded Petrol Credit Card

22. Career Development Programmes for Future Artificial
Intelligence Engineers (For Individuals)
#ISSLearningFest
More
Doubts
?
https://www.iss.nus.edu.sg/collaboration
/professional-conversion-programmes
With your updated
resume
To
enrol
isscareerservices@nus.edu.sg

23. No FAQ Response
1 Who is the PCP for? The PCP is a Place-and-Train programme either for new hire. A candidate must
be newly hired (not more than 3 months at the start of the PCP) by an employer
before the employer enrols the candidate into the PCP to undergo training to
take on the new job role. The candidate must be a Singapore citizen or
Permanent Resident of 21 years or older, and must be a graduate with minimum
of 2 years full-time working experience and national service completion for
males.
2 How much is the cost of
the PCP as I am interested
to attend and pay for the
courses on my own.
The PCP is only for candidates that are newly hired by an employer. The
employer will enrol the candidate into the PCP and candidates need not pay for
the course fees. Candidates have to be hired by an employer before joining the
PCP.
3 Can I pay and attend the
courses under the PCP if I
do not have an employer?
The PCP is for candidates hired by an employer to undergo skills conversion. ISS
has a range of modular courses in Artificial Intelligence, Data
Science and Software Engineering etc disciplines for participants interested in
enrolling in these courses on their own.
4 How do I find an employer
to hire and enrol me into
the PCP?
Candidates can deposit their resume with Workforce Singapore’s Professional
Conversion Programme Portal for job matching with potential employers by
depositing their resumes and particulars.

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5 What is the selection
criteria for candidates?
Selection criteria is subjected to employer’s requirements and due recruitment
process. In some programmes, candidates are also required to complete some
pre-requisite learning and to pass an entry assessment in order to be enrolled
into the programme.
6 Should I resign from my job
if I intend to make a career
switch?
This is strongly discouraged. It is generally known that candidates face a tougher
time to be hired again the longer they stay unemployed. Candidates are advised
to seek other options to upskills or upgrade themselves by enrolling through
other related programmes.
7 Does ISS have a list of
employers interested in
hiring under the PCP?
Employers approach NUS-ISS when they have talent requirements. Applicants
are shortlisted based on profile fit with employer’s hiring requirements. Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
8 What is the estimated
salary of candidates hired
by employers under the
PCP?
The salary will depend on the candidate’s skill and experience and based on the
employer’s remuneration policy amongst other factors.
9 What will happen to my pay
with my employer after the
end of the PCP funding?
As the candidate is hired as a full time staff, the pay will remain the same after
the end of the PCP funding.

25. No FAQ Response
10 What sort of qualification
do I get on completion of
the programme?
On completion of the PCP programme, the candidate will be awarded a
Professional Diploma qualification.
11 What if I quit from the
programme midway. Am I
required to pay back to
company.
Candidates are highly encouraged to complete the entire programme or they
will not be able to earn the Professional Diploma qualification.
12 How often does ISS run PCP
programmes?
The course run frequency is dependent on availability of demand-and-supply for
the respective programme.
13 If I have already taken a
module before; would I be
able to have exemption?
Exemptions will have to be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on
when the last module was taken and the its programme details/ pre-requsite.
14 What is expected on the 4
months practicum project?
The project must be a company-sponsored project that is reviewed and
approved by NUS-ISS project supervisors. Within the 4 months OJT period, the
candidates must progressively update the project progression with their
assigned supervisor to demonstrate application of their skills during the period.

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