Key Takeaways
Upon completion of the course, the participants will be able to:
- Design and build AI powered software robots (e.g. interactive voice assistants) using open source toolsets.
Who Should Attend
Digital leaders, software engineers, AI engineers or Infocomm technology (ICT) professionals who are interested to use intelligent software robots, virtual assistants and RPA methods to improve their organization processes and operations. For example, to provide a better customer engagement experience and/or reduce customer servicing costs.
Prerequisites
Participants are expected to possess the following:
- Basic programming skills such as python.
- Linux shell scripting is a plus, but not mandatory.
What to Bring
No printed course materials will be issued.
Participants must bring their internet-enabled computing device (laptop recommended) with power charger to access and download course materials, as well as conduct workshops.
Please see below for the tech specs for a laptop:
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Minimum
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Recommended
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Computer and processor
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Intel Core i5 or equivalent
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Intel Core i7 or equivalent
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Memory
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8 GB RAM
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16 GB RAM
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Hard Disk
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500 GB disk size
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Display
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1280 x 768 screen resolution
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Graphics
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Graphics hardware acceleration requires DirectX 9 or later, with WDDM 2.0 or higher for Windows 10 (or WDDM 1.3 or higher for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update).
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DirectX 10 graphics card for graphics hardware acceleration
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Others
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An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless
Speakers and a microphone – built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth
A webcam or HD webcam - built-in or USB plug-in
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What Will Be Covered
This course will cover:
- Software Robot Overview
- Software Robot Applications and Use Cases:
- Task Bot, e.g. RPA bot
- Knowledge Bot, e.g. Q&A bot
- Virtual Assistant, e.g. Voice driven shopping bot
- Bot Development Workshop
- Bot Integration Workshop
- Bot Deployment Workshop
Fees & Subsidies
Fees for 2024
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Full Fee |
Singaporeans & PRs
(self-sponsored) |
| Full course fee |
S$1800 |
S$1800 |
| ISS Subsidy |
- |
(S$180) |
| Nett course fee |
S$1800 |
S$1620 |
| 9% GST on nett course fee |
S$162 |
S$145.80 |
| Total nett course fee payable, including GST |
S$1962 |
S$1765.80 |
Note:
- All fees and subsidies are valid from January 2024, unless otherwise advised.
- All self-sponsored Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay for course fees. For more information about SkillsFuture Credit, click here.
- From 1st January 2024, the GST will be increased to 9%.
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Participants have to meet a minimum attendance rate of 75% and are required to pass the assessment to be issued a Certificate of Completion.
Preparing for Your Course
NUS-ISS Course Registration Terms and Conditions
Find out more.
NUS-ISS and Learner’s Commitment and Responsibilities
Find out more.
WIFI Access
WIFI access will be made available to participants.
Venue
NUS-ISS
25 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
Singapore 119615
Click HERE for directions to NUS-ISS
In the event of a change of venue, participants are advised to refer to the acceptance email sent one week prior to the commencement date.
Course Confirmation
All classes are subject to confirmation and NUS-ISS will send an acceptance email to participants one week prior to the commencement date. Confirmed registrants are to attend and complete all lectures, class exercises, workshops and assessments (where applicable). Additionally, all responses to feedbacks and surveys conducted by NUS-ISS and its partners must be submitted. All training and assessments will be delivered as described in the course webpage.
General Enquiry
Please feel free to write to ask-iss@nus.edu.sg if you have any enquiry or feedback.