AI Training for Businesses – AIM ASEAN Certification Programme (Full Programme) X SGInnovate & IES-INCA

Overview

(e-Certification Included) The AIM ASEAN Programme (AI for MSME Advancement in ASEAN) is a fully sponsored regional initiative designed specifically for startups, SMEs, and small business owners who want to understand, adopt, and apply AI responsibly in their organisations.

This is not a technical or coding course. It is a practical, business-focused programme built around real use cases and immediate application.

About AIM ASEAN

AIM ASEAN (AI for MSME Advancement in ASEAN) is a two-year regional initiative by the ASEAN Foundation, under the AI Opportunity Fund: Asia Pacific, in collaboration with AVPN and supported by Google.org and the Asian Development Bank. It aims to empower 100,000 MSMEs across all ten ASEAN Member States. Through practical, localised AI training, AIM ASEAN helps small business owners use digital tools to improve operations, expand markets, and build resilience. The programme also brings together policymakers and experts to strengthen the ecosystem that enables MSMEs to thrive in the digital age.

Course Description & Learning Outcomes

AI is no longer just for big tech companies. Today, small businesses are already using AI to improve productivity, marketing, operations, and decision-making — without hiring data scientists or investing heavily in technology.

The AIM ASEAN Programme (AI for MSME Advancement in ASEAN) is a fully sponsored regional initiative designed specifically for startups, SMEs, and small business owners who want to understand, adopt, and apply AI responsibly in their organisations.

This is not a technical or coding course. It is a practical, business-focused programme built around real use cases and immediate application.

What You’ll Learn

Across 4 short, focused modules, participants will learn:

• How AI can be applied across marketing, operations, finance, HR, and customer engagement

• How to identify relevant AI use cases (not hype-driven tools)

• How to begin an AI adoption journey safely and realistically

• Core principles of Responsible AI (ethics, governance, data protection)

• How small businesses can deploy AI with limited budget and manpower

Programme Structure (Full AIM ASEAN Programme)

· Module 1: Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Basics & Business Use Cases

· Module 2: The AI Adoption Journey – Steps for Business Owners

· Module 3: Using AI Responsibly – Ethical & Governance Principles

· Module 4: Key Considerations & Framework for Successful AI Deployment

Programme Highlights

· 100% sponsored (no course fees)

· Beginner-friendly — no technical or coding background required

· Short & time-efficient

· Practical tools and real business examples

· Certificate of Completion issued under AIM ASEAN

About AIM ASEAN

Learn more about AIM ASEAN Programme: https://projectasiadata.com/aim-asean/ If you prefer a fully online learning mode, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/a6TSZ5tzCnuXgzBQ9

Recommended Prerequisites

Eligibility Requirements

To participate in this programme, attendees must be eligible under the AIM ASEAN Programme.

Eligible participants include:

• Singapore-registered MSMEs, including:

– Private Limited Companies

– Sole Proprietorships

– Partnerships, LPs, LLPs

• Priority will be given to entities that have not previously participated in the AIM ASEAN Programme.

An MSME is defined as an organisation with:

• Group revenue of up to S$100 million, or

• A maximum employment size of 200 employees

Participant Profile

To ensure meaningful application of the training, participants should:

• Be business owners, founders, or co-founders, or

• Hold decision-making or leadership roles within the organisation

This includes individuals who are able to evaluate, approve, or implement new workflows, processes, or AI tools within the business.

Schedule

Date: 08 Apr 2026, Wednesday
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: 32 Carpenter Street, 059911

Agenda

Day/Time	Agenda Activity/Description
17:00 - 17:10	Introduction of AIM ASEAN
17:10 - 17:40	Module 1: Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Basics & Business Use Cases
17:40 - 18:10	Module 2: The AI Adoption Journey – Steps for Business Owners
18:10 - 19:10	Module 3: Using AI Responsibly – Ethical & Governance Principles
19:10 - 19:40	Module 4: Key Considerations & Framework for Successful AI Deployment
19:40 - 19:45	Partner Sharing
19:45 - 20:00	Networking

Pricing

Course fees: 0

Skills Covered

PROFICIENCY LEVEL GUIDE
Beginner: Introduce the subject matter without the need to have any prerequisites.
Proficient: Requires learners to have prior knowledge of the subject.
Expert: Involves advanced and more complex understanding of the subject.

AI (Proficiency level: Beginner)
Artificial Intelligence (Proficiency level: Beginner)

Speakers

Trainer's Profile:

Koo Ping Shung, Co-Founder, Project Asia Data (by BlackStorm Group)

Koo Ping Shung has 20 years of relevant experience in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. He has experiences from a wide variety of industries in how data and AI is being used. His experience also spans the data value chain, from data collection, data management, and data governance to insights & machine learning model implementation. He is an instructor, trainer, facilitator for various institutions and Career Conversion Program locally and has taught overseas participants. Besides conducting training, Koo is Data Science & Artificial Intelligence advisor to businesses and startups and has mentored many individuals, professionals and undergrads. His strong passion shines further with him co-founding DataScience SG, one of the largest interest groups/tech communities in the region.