Certificate in AI Ethics and Governance
In Collaboration with Singapore Computer Society
The Certificate in AI Ethics and Governance, a joint certification between Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore and the Singapore Computer Society (SCS), aims to recognise and certify professionals in AI Ethics and Governance. The certification comprises 2 courses:
These are assessment-based courses, and the result slips will be issued together with the course certificate upon the successful completion of each course. SCS Members who successfully pass both courses, and an additional final examination will be eligible for the award of the "Certificate in AI Ethics and Governance".
Registration Closing Date: 3 March 2025 at 9.00 a.m.
The credits earned from these 2 courses can be stacked to NTU’s Graduate Certificate in Responsible Artificial Intelligence Practices.
Eligibility Requirements
Who should attend
- Learners who have or are intending to deploy AI solutions in a responsible manner.
- Educators and trainers involved in cultivating IT professionals with a Responsible AI mindset.
To earn the Certificate in AI Ethics and Governance:
- Learners must sign up for the SCS Professional Membership where they will be issued with a verifiable digital badge (downloadable) after passing all courses’ assessments and a final examination.
- Total cost incurred (including 9% GST) to attain the Certificate is approximately $3,498.90, depending on
| Description | Cost ($) |
|---|---|
| Programme Fee | *$3,270.00 |
| SCS Membership Entrance Fee | $87.20 |
| SCS Professional Membership Fee (1-year) | $141.70 |
| Total Cost | $3,498.90 |
- You can apply for your SCS Professional Membership at https://www.scs.org.sg/membership or reach out to Ms Rachel See Tho (email: rachel.seetho@scs.org.sg) for any enquiries related to the SCS Membership.
*The Programme Fee stipulated above is SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) funded for up to 70%, applicable to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. It will be lower for those eligible for up to 90% SSG funding.
Learner's Journey
Overview of your learning journey:
- Programme Registration
- Upon receiving your registration details, NTU will share only your full name and email address with SCS for their membership outreach.
- SCS Membership Application
- SCS will reach out to you to process your SCS Professional Membership Application and collect membership fees.
- Programme Fee Payment
- Once the programme has been confirmed to run, NTU will reach out to you via email to collect the course fees after the registration closing date.
- Administrative Details
- When registration has closed, and payment has been received, NTU will email your Student Network Account details and SSG Attendance QR code for the respective courses to you.
- During the Programme
- For you to be eligible for SSG funding, you need to meet the following requirements:
- Attendance: Scan and submit your attendance for all sessions.
- Assessments: PASS the quiz assessment(s) for both courses.
- Complete the SSG TRAQOM Surveys that will be sent to you at the end of each course.
- SCS Members to pass the final examination which will be conducted at the end of the programme.
- For you to be eligible for SSG funding, you need to meet the following requirements:
- Programme Ends
- Receive from NTU your Statement of Accomplishment (for a grade of D and above) or Certificate of Participation—dependent upon your assessment performance.
- SCS Members can download your verifiable digital badge and professional E-Certificate in AI Ethics and Governance. Please contact SCS for any queries.
Course Schedule
The course and examination schedule for the Certificate in AI Ethics and Governance had been set as follows:
- Course Start Date: 22 March 2025
- AI Ethics and Governance Fundamentals
- Addressing Issues in AI Ethics and Governance
- Final Examination (applicable for SCS Members only): 31 May 2025
Course Details
1. The synchronous e-learning sessions will run every Saturday (9.30 – 11.30 a.m.) for ten consecutive Saturdays, with a final online examination conducted on the Saturday of the 11th week.
2. Live E-consultation for assignment and content clarification will take place every Wednesday (7.30 - 9.00 p.m.).
3. Learners are given the liberty to peruse the online materials and work on your assignments on the other days of the week.
4. To be eligible for SSG funding, learners will need to pass the quiz assessment(s) conducted during the courses.
5. To be awarded the joint certificate, learners must (1) be an SCS member and (2) pass all assessments and a final exam.
Fees & Funding
Standard Programme Fee: S$10,900 (inclusive of GST)
| SSG Funding Support | Programme Fee | Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes |
|---|---|---|
| BEFORE funding & GST | AFTER funding & 9% GST | |
| Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding) |
S$10,000.00 | S$3,270.00 |
| Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) | S$1,270.00 | |
| SCs aged ≥ 40 years old SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) (Up to 90% funding) | S$1,270.00 |
NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits for each course. Click here for more information.