12 SkillsFuture courses that will help you learn to grow your business

Discover the fundamentals of digital marketing and social media that will help promote a business or services in the arts. You will not only learn how to execute a comprehensive digital marketing campaign, but also how to pitch and execute a digital marketing plan for stakeholders and investors.

Where: LASELLE College of the Arts
Fee: $320
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Don’t want to delve into photography technicalities like aperture and shutter speed? You can still take your photography to the next level with just your smartphone’s camera features.

Where: Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Fee: $134.82
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This two-day course equips participants with the basic skills in visual communication design using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign software. You should be able to design the different elements of a poster and newsletter from conceptualisation to publishing by the end of it.

Where: Republic Polytechnic
Fee: $545.70
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Learn about the meaning of data, the various data types and their different sources, which enables a quick exploration of data that produces valuable insights for your business.

Where: Nanyang Polytechnic
Fee: $278.20
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Learn how to plan a story, pick locations, use basic video equipment and edit your work into a story. By the end of it, you should be able to edit it with proper flow, music and sound, and to showcase your narrative to an audience.

Where: LASELLE College of the Arts
Fee: $450
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Master the fundamentals of digital media in this three-day introductory programme, where you will learn the basics of visual design and production and how to create effective infographics and compelling content for your online channels.

Where: Republic Polytechnic
Fee: $684.80
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If you are a budding entrepreneur looking to set up an online store, this course offers the fundamentals that you’ll need to know when starting an online business.

Highlights include learning about the different components of an online business, how to manage logistic management and order fulfillment, as well as customer service related issues.

You will also get a hands-on opportunity at testing out Shopmatic, an e-commerce site builder.

Where: Singapore Institute Of Retail Studies (SIRS)
Fee: $750
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Learn about the must-know legal policies for e-commerce startups, how to manage your electronic contracts and transactions, and how to protect your intellectual property rights.

Where: Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Fee: $208.65
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This course provides you with an understanding of Search Engine algorithms and how the algorithms affect organic search results of your websites. With this knowledge, you will know how to come up with strategies for effective webpage optimisation by performing keyword research.

Where: Nanyang Polytechnic
Fee: Upon enquiry
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Interested in programming but don’t know where to start? This course will introduce you to the application development processes and practices, and basic programming concepts.

Where: Nanyang Polytechnic
Fee: $260
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Learn why current marketing strategies need to be targeted and result-oriented and how data insights will help you improve your business.

Where: Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Fee: $147.66
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No matter which business you’re in, proper presentation skills are important – whether you’re presenting a pitch to a client or networking at an event. Honing your presentation skills can be worked on by understanding the key factors behind a good presentation.

This course will cover how one can go about identifying presentation objectives and formats, gathering and analysing necessary information, as well as developing presentation and presentation collateral. The instructors will also evaluate your presentations to help determine areas of improvement.

Where: Singapore Training & Development Association (STADA)
Fee: $400
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