AI Champions Bootcamp (Blended)

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Programme Code D310
Domain
Artificial Intelligence
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Level
Foundation
Learning Partner(s)
Singapore Polytechnic
Duration
10.5 Days
Format Blended
Rating
Competencies
Data Quality Data Systems Architecture Data Systems Integration Data Pipeline Setup Exploration Analysis Scripting Frontend Engineering ML Optimisation
Job Roles
ICT&SS Professional

Overview

Transform your Large Language Model (LLM) expertise with the AI Champions Bootcamp (Blended), designed to turn basic users into power users and proactive problem solvers. Master advanced prompting techniques for greater control over LLM outputs and learn to build impactful LLM pipelines using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and agent-based frameworks.

Apply your skills through hands-on projects, creating web-based solutions that serve as high-fidelity prototypes and deliver real value to your organisation, equipping yourself with the tools to harness AI’s full potential.

Tailor your learning journey to your needs. Choose your preferred learning modality: either this blended approach combining online and face-to-face sessions or explore our fully online version of AI Champions Bootcamp (Online).

Key Takeaways

At the end of the programme, you will be able to:
  • Explain how a Large Language Model (LLM) works
  • Build a basic LLM workflow
  • Develop a basic AI Solution for Cloud deployment

Who Should Attend

  • Please refer to the job roles section.
  • ICT&SS professionals who are familiar with coding, databases, and other IT operations, and want to be able to integrate AI solutions into current applications or workflow.

Prerequisites

You are required to have basic coding background in Python (such as completion of Data Champions Bootcamp or equivalent programme, or staff from related job roles).

What To Bring

Hardware

You MUST have a personal or work laptop/desktop with full administrative rights and unrestricted access to the Internet.  This is because you are required to (a) install software and (b) upload files to SP’s PoliteMall.  Without such a device, you will not be able to complete the required tasks required, and thus, unable to meet the requirements for course completion.

iPads and tablets can be used for viewing the e-learning contents, but they are NOT able to replace the laptop/desktop for the mandatory hands-on tasks.

GSIB laptops are strongly NOT recommended as such laptops are not able to facilitate file uploads and installation of additional software by the users themselves.

Licensed Software

  • To complete the required project, you may also be required to pay for secure hosting and/or OpenAI API keys.
  • You must have access to MS Teams to participate in the online seminar and forum.

This programme will cover the following topics:

WeekTopic
1Getting Started with LLMs & Prompt Engineering
2Dive Deeper into LLMs
3Building System with Advanced Prompting & Chaining
4From Embeddings to Applications
5Advanced RAG
6Break
7Autonomous Agents with Tools
8Quick Prototyping with Streamlit
9Beefing up and Deploying the Prototype
10 - 13Build Proof-of-Concept Prototype
14Assignment Submission

 

Weekly Commitment for Participants

  • About 3 to 4 hours on online learning materials hosted on PoliteMall, including hands-on tasks [required]
  • 4 hours to attend weekly lessons [required] – At least 75% attendance is required to complete the programme

 

WeekTopicStart of E-LearningF2F / Online Synchronous Lesson (2pm to 6pm)
1Getting Started with LLMs & Prompt EngineeringMonday, 25 August 2025Friday, 29 August 2025
2Dive Deeper into LLMsMonday, 1 September 2025Friday, 5 September 2025
3Building System with Advanced Prompting & ChainingMonday, 8 September 2025Friday, 12 September 2025
4From Embeddings to ApplicationsMonday, 15 September  2025Friday, 19 September  2025
5Advanced RAGMonday, 22 September  2025Friday, 26 September  2025
6Break  
7Autonomous Agents with ToolsMonday, 6 October2025Friday, 10 October 2025
8Quick Prototyping with StreamlitMonday, 13 October 2025Friday, 17 October 2025
9Beefing up and Deploying the PrototypeMonday, 20 October 2025Friday, 24 October 2025
10Build Proof-of-Concept Prototype Friday, 31 October 2025
11  Friday, 7 November 2025
12  Friday, 14 November 2025
13  Friday, 21 November 2025
14Assignment Submission

 

NOTE

  1. For registration, participants will need to approach their HR department who will register them for the course using the organisation's Corppass.
  2. In STEP, the start date and end date of the course are 25 August 2025 and 31 December 2025 respectively.  Participants will attend the course based on the dates in the table above (under Lesson Plan) and the last online seminar will be on 28 November 2025.  The extended end date of the course provides participants with access to PoliteMall materials until 31 December 2025 and allows the trainers to have sufficient time to mark and grade the assessments.
  3. SSG funding for eligible Public Service Officers is available for this programme. Please visit the Learning Partner’s website to find out about SSG funding and eligibility.
  4. The closing date is 4 August 2025. It is a moving date as the registration will close earlier if the capacity has been reached. You can sign up for either Class #1 or Class #2.
  • Class #1: Seminar on Friday, 2pm to 6pm
  • Class #2: Seminar on Friday, 2pm to 6pm

For any programme enquiries, please write to pace@sp.edu.sg.



Full Fee

Full programme fee

S$2500

9% GST on nett programme fee

S$225

Total nett programme fee payable, including GSTS$2725

Upcoming Classes

Class 1
25 Aug 2025 to 31 Dec 2025 (Full Time)
Duration: 10.5 days
When:
Time : 2pm to 6pm

Agency-sponsored

Step 1 Apply through your organisation's training request system.

Step 2

Your organisation's training request system (or relevant HR staff) confirms your organisation's approval for you to take the programme. Your organisation will send registration information to the academy.

Organisation HR L&D or or equivalent staff can register directly through the Learning Partner's registration portal.

Click here to register for Class #1.

Click here to register for Class #2.


Step 3 The Learning Partner will inform you whether you have been successful in enrolment.