Mobile Applications – Privacy by Design and Design Thinking
Master the basics of responsible use of Generative AI as a foundation to drive digital transformation and innovation in your organisation.
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Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% training attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to be eligible for course fee funding. Click here for more information.
NEXT INTAKE INFORMATION
02 – 04 Dec 2026 [Open for Registration]
Mode of Delivery: In-person
*Online registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date or once the maximum class size is met, whichever comes first.
While businesses increasingly rely on the use of mobile applications (apps) for their everyday operations, the processing of personal data through such tools poses significant risks to users’ security and privacy. The risks and potential areas of data and privacy breaches are potentially from an information life-cycle and monetisation perspective.
This module, Mobile Applications – Privacy by Design and Design Thinking provides participants with an understanding of the mobile ecosystem and data protection concepts in the mobile landscape. They will learn how to embed Data Protection by Design and by default into mobile app development lifecycle.
TOPICS COVERED
This module is part of the Advanced Certificate in Data Governance Systems programme.
Details
PRE-REQUISITE
Participants should preferably have tertiary qualifications and/or at least 3 years of working experience.
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.
For more information on assessment and re-assessment policy, click here.
Advanced Certificate in Data Governance Systems
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment for each of the 6 modules within 3 years in order to be awarded the digital Advanced Certificate in Data Governance Systems issued by Singapore Management University.
Dr Kevin Shepherdson
CEO & Founder,
Straits Interactive
Kevin provides and drives the vision, strategy and innovation of the company’s Data Privacy, GRC (Governance, Risk Management & Compliance), Data Governance and Gen AI offerings that build upon the foundation of enabling trusted businesses and responsible marketing. He has also attained his Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) specialising in Generative AI from Golden Gate University. Previously, Kevin had a successful career riding on market and tech trends with leading MNCs in multimedia (Creative), Internet/Java (Sun) and Database/Cloud technology (Oracle). He is also the author of the books “99 Privacy Breaches to Beware of”, “The AI Factory” and “AI Ethical Breaches to Be Aware Of”. In 2021, Kevin was awarded the SkillsFuture Fellowship in recognition of his commitment to lifelong learning and skills mastery.
Dr Celine Chew
Head of Learning & Development,
Straits Interactive
As a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Celine provides insights into the behavioural change and learning required for teams to embrace change initiatives. She offers comprehensive training for Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and companies, propelling digital transformation in data protection and governance. She has attained her DBA I Generative AI and also has extensive training experience internationally and specialises in the social, emotional and cognitive aspects of learning. She is also an executive coach to senior executives in multinational and regional companies.
Fees & Funding
COMPANY-SPONSORED
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
SELF-SPONSORED
SME
NON-SME
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old
Permanent Resident
LTVP+
$981.00
After SWDA Funding 70%
$981.00
After SWDA Funding 70%
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old
International Participant
$3,270
(No Funding)
$3,270
(No Funding)
$3,270
(No Funding)
Please note that prices listed above are inclusive of the new 9% GST, applicable from January 1, 2024.
SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme for Mid-Career Individuals
A SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 will be provided to Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to further offset out-of-pocket course fees for this programme.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support.
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SELF SPONSORED
# SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).
# Workfare Skills Support Scheme
Workfare Skills Support (WSS) Scheme in replacement of Workfare Training Support (WTS) Scheme:
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
COMPANY SPONSORED
# Enhanced Training Support Scheme
• Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
• Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than SGD100 million
• Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
• Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
• Trainers must not be a full-time national serviceman
• Trainees will be able to enjoy ETSS funding only if the company’s SME’s status has been approved. To verify your SME’s status, please click here.
# Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here.
For more information, please refer to:
• AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
• Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
# SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
This course is eligible for SFEC funding. Companies should check their SFEC eligibility on the Business Grant Portal.
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Mobile Applications – Privacy by Design and Design Thinking
$ SGD 3270
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