Overview
The (SCTP) Advanced Professional Certificate in AI and Urban Intelligence for Future Cities equips forward-thinking professionals with cutting-edge expertise in AI-driven urban planning, smart infrastructure, and sustainable digital transformation. Spanning 6 comprehensive modules, the program covers IoT, 5G, digital twins, BIM, VR, cybersecurity, smart grids, and energy management.
Through expert-led discussions, case studies, site visits, and a capstone project, participants gain practical insights and hands-on experience. The program empowers leaders to design and implement intelligent, resilient, and people-centric urban solutions - integrating data-driven innovation to shape future-ready cities amid rapid urbanization and evolving sustainability demands.
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Course Description & Learning Outcomes
Transition with Digital and Sustainable Skills
It begins with personal leadership development, fostering self-awareness and accountability before exploring data intelligence, AI, and digital transformation to enhance sustainable decision-making.
The module concludes with design thinking and human-systems strategy, enabling multi-dimensional problem-solving and strategic implementation. Designed for future-ready leaders, it empowers professionals to integrate digital solutions with sustainability, ensuring impactful and adaptive leadership in evolving urban environments. Equips participants with key leadership and digital competencies to drive sustainability and digital transformation.
Foundations of Intelligent Urban Environments
This module explores the transformative role of digitalisation and AI in advancing urban infrastructure, energy systems, and security. Learners will examine how AI enables smart grids, supports renewable energy integration, and enhances decision-making in IoT- and 5G-enabled environments.
Core topics include predictive energy management, autonomous infrastructure control, cyber-physical threat detection, and smart city cybersecurity. With insights from industry leaders and real-world case studies, learners will gain hands-on knowledge to apply AI for building resilient, energy-efficient, and secure urban systems, equipping them to shape future-proof smart infrastructures.
Smart Infrastructure, Energy Management & Security
This module explores the transformative role of digitalisation and AI in advancing urban infrastructure, energy systems, and security. We will examine how AI enables smart grids, supports renewable energy integration, enhances decision-making in IoT- and 5G-enabled environments.
Core topics include predictive energy management, autonomous infrastructure control, cyber-physical threat detection, and smart city cybersecurity. With insights from industry leaders and real-world case studies, learners will gain hands-on knowledge to apply AI for building resilient, energy-efficient, and secure urban systems, equipping them to shape future-proof smart infrastructures.
Digital Urban Management & Automation (Urban Intelligence in Action)
This examines how AI-powered digital automation and intelligent management systems are transforming urban infrastructure and services. We will explore the integration of AI in robotics, modular construction, continuous-commissioning, and autonomous urban operations.
Core themes include AI-as-a-Service business models, district cooling optimization, smart vertical mobility, and immersive technologies such as VR, AR and MR. A site visit to CapitaLand’s Smart Urban Innovation Hub provides hands-on exposure to real-world innovations, equipping professionals with forward-looking strategies to enhance operational efficiency, sustainability, and intelligent resource management in future-ready cities.
Future Trends & Innovations in Intelligent Urban Environments
This module explores future-focused technologies shaping intelligent cities, from AI-driven urban planning and smart infrastructure to net-zero buildings and sustainable mobility. We will delve into dynamic street lighting, drones for inspection & delivery, autonomous transport, future retail and workspaces. A site visit to Johnson Controls offers hands-on insights into their “Net Zero Building-as-a-Service” model. Through expert-led sessions and case studies, gain practical strategies to enhance energy efficiency, enable digital urban solutions, lead innovation in smart, sustainable, and net-zero-ready cities of the future.
Capstone (Urban Intelligence)
The culmination of the NTU AUI Program, empowering learners to apply their learning to real-world urban challenges. Drawing from prior modules: spanning digital leadership, AI technologies, smart infrastructure, and net-zero strategies, learners will co-develop data-driven, actionable solutions that address both urban efficiency and sustainability. Through team-based, interdisciplinary collaboration, they will analyze complex case studies and propose integrated smart city initiatives. The hands-on experience equips professionals to design, advocate, and implement intelligent, resilient, and sustainable urban systems, preparing them to lead the transformation of future-ready cities.
Graduate Support
Access an industry-focused curriculum developed with input from tech experts.
Build professional networks through mentoring, industry events, and domain expert support.
Gain job-ready skills, including soft skills like collaboration, agile methodology, and leadership.
Receive career support through portfolio projects, hiring events, and employer partnerships.
Recommended Prerequisites
Minimum of 5 years in a mid-to-senior leadership role, preferably in facilities management, urban planning, sustainability, architecture, transport, environmental consulting, public policy, or a related field.
This programme is more than a skills upgrade; It’s a strategic career pivot as participants will graduate with practical tools, strategic insights, and a nationally recognized certification to future-proof their careers while shaping the next generation of connected, climate-resilient urban spaces.
Pre-course instructions
Applicants will be required to undergo a shortlisting process where they must share their résumé and complete a pre-course assessment. Our instructors and career consultants will review applicants to assess their suitability before deciding whether to shortlist them for the course.
Schedule
End Date: 16 Sep 2026, Wednesday
Please refer to NTU PACE website for programme schedule. Venue: Virtual (Online), NTU e-Learning Platform & NTU@one-north campus (NTU PACE reserves the right to change the date, time and venue due to unforeseen circumstances) Registration Closing Date: 27 June 2026
Location: 11 Slim Barracks Rise, Singapore, 138664 and OnlinePricing
Course fees: Standard Course Fee: S$17,000.00
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.
- Artificial Intelligence (Proficiency level: Beginner)
- Green Facilities Management (Proficiency level: Beginner)
- Green Building Strategy Implementation (Proficiency level: Beginner)
- Green Manufacturing Design And Implementation (Proficiency level: Beginner)
- Sustainable Landscape Design (Proficiency level: Beginner)
Speakers
Trainer's Profile:
Mr Terence Tan, Programme Director , Academy for Professional and Continuing Education (NTU PACE)
Terence has 34 years of experience in regional leadership, sales, services, and technological solutions for the built environment. His expertise spans high-performance and energy-efficient buildings, green buildings, net-zero buildings, smart buildings, and smart cities. An accomplished Director of Integrated Building Solutions, including Digital Solutions, at an MNC. Currently, he is serving as an Advisor at Sustain Synergy, Nature Things, Forte ESG (& KoolLogix), Aboitiz Data Innovation, and T3 Environmental. He leverages his expertise to guide sustainable practices across the Built Environment. He is a Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM), Certified Data Center Practitioner (CDCP, CDCFOM, and CDCS), Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner (Advanced), and a Master Executive Coach Professional. Also, he holds an MSc in Sustainable Building Design, a PhD by Portfolio, and an MBA (Merit), underscoring a strong dedication to excellence and continuous learning.
Trainer's Profile:
Mr Alvin Ng, Trainer, Academy for Professional and Continuing Education (NTU PACE)
Alvin is currently a Venture Partner of Civico Ventures (Urban Sustainability & Intelligence) and was the Chief Operating Officer at Aboitiz Data Innovation, a progressive data science and AI startup dedicated to pioneering research and adopting a human-centric approach. The company is committed to transforming businesses through data and AI innovations. Previously the Regional Vice President of Digital & Sustainability Solutions for APAC at Johnson Controls. Deeply involved in academic and professional development as an adjunct associate professor at NTU. Holding a Bachelor of Engineering from NTU and certified as a Professional Certified Coach, he is a recognised authority in AI and digital transformation, with numerous publications and keynotes at major industry conferences. His extensive experience in executive coaching further enriches his leadership portfolio, enabling him to foster executive talent and enhance leadership capabilities across the corporate spectrum.
