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Service & Process Innovation Design

Topic:Others, Professional Development & Leadership

Course Type:Short & Modular Courses

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Overview

  • Course Date:

    19 Apr 2018 to 18 May 2018
  • Registration Period:

    01 May 2017 to 29 Jun 2017
  • Duration/Frequency:

    TBA
  • Mode of Training:

    Classroom
  • Venue:

    -
  • Funding:

    -

As Singapore moves towards a smart nation, expectations rise and the need to understand customer needs and expectations develop in tandem. This calls for an increase in customer satisfaction and reduce customer irritations to improve the customer experience for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This necessitates an internal understanding and alignment of the SME’s management and staff to be more customer-centric in dealing with internal challenges around its systems, processes, procedures and policies.

Course Objective

This programme attempts to enhance SMEs shared understanding of customer needs and expectations, as well as focus on supporting each department's creation of customer value and, thereby, improving or rethinking specific areas to innovate Service Design to delighting loyal customers all throughout their business. This concept covers strategic, operational, management, and frontline employees.

This course will walk both Management and staff through Design Thinking and LEAN process, with a view to continuously innovating Service Design.

Course Outline

Topics

1. Introduction to LEAN
2. Introduction to Design Thinking
3. Applying LEAN concepts for process enhancements
4. Applying DT for service innovation

Duration of 3.5 days comprising the following:

a. Pre-workshop meeting with participants

b. 3 day workshop that is split within a 3 week period (0.5 day + 2.5 days 2 weeks later)

c. Follow up quarter day session 3-6 months after the 3-day workshop

Minimum Requirements

SME workers proficient in English, with Product and Service Management, Delivery and Operations background, with interest working towards Process and Service Enhancement

Certification / Accreditation


• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate


• Certificate of Completion (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

SME Staff and Management, having an oversight and responsibility for Product, Service, as well as Process Management delivery and improvements

Course Fees

For more information on course fee / or to apply, click on the “Register” button.

Applicants/Eligibility SkillsFuture Funding GST Subsidised Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above¹ $1,530.00 $45.90 $215.90
Singapore Citizens aged below 40 $1,190.00 $45.90 $555.90
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders $1,190.00 $45.90 $555.90
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders² $1,530.00 $45.90 $215.90
Others (Full fees payable) $0.00 $153.00 $1,853.00

Application Procedure

1. Application must be made through STEP. Click on “Register” to apply.
2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation through email. 

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