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Date
Title
28 February 2009 - 30 June 2009

The Manchester Innovation Award

7 - 9 April 2009

Far East Organization Property Fair 2009

Far East Organization is bringing you a comprehensive Business Space Property Fair in the moth of April 09

You are cordially invited to this Property Fair where you will be able to enjoy additional discount, absorption of stamp duty and relocation grant.

8 April 2009

Empowering Business Continuity

14 April 2009

DutchCham - Efficiency Is Good, Effectiveness Much Better

16 April 2009

Emerging on Top of the Business Property Ladder even in a Downturn Market

17 April 2009

Improving Financial Performance Through Supply Chain

17 April 2009

Singapore as a Food Hub: Towards a Healither Lifestyle

20 April 2009

Strategic Design Masterclass

23 April 2009

SMB Connections – Improving Business Operation

5 May 2009

Lean Manufacturing with MES HYDRA® ~ Value Add without Wastage

11 May 2009

SMa - IRAS Seminar 2009


Date Title
13 - 16 April 2009 HKTDC International ICT Expo
15 - 19 April 2009 105th CANTON FAIR - CHINA IMPORT & EXPORT FAIR, Guangzhou, CHINA
27 - 29 April 2009

Singapore Pavilion @ Middle East Food 2009

27 - 29 April 2009 Middle East Food 2009
6 May 2009 Investment Climate in Batam, Bintan & Karimum Free Trade Zone
28 - 30 May 2009

Vietnam Manufacturing Expo 2009

Trade Fair Profile: Metalworking Machine Tools, Tools and Tooling, Sheet Metal Working, Welding Technology, Parts and Components for Cars and Ships, OEM and REM Parts, Welding Technology, Wire and Tube Technology, Test Equipment and Tools, CAD/CAM/CAE Systems, Analyzers/Analytical Equipment, Automation Elements, Cable and Cable Handling, Control Systems and Software, Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems, Data Acquisition Equipment/Loggers,  Electrical Energy Distribution, Conversion and Storage, Electronics Instrumentation, Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Frequency Converters, Industrial Robotics, Instrumentation, Pick & Place Mechanisms, PLC’s, Plant Monitoring System, Production Control Systems, Programmable Controllers, Software Development.

1 - 2 June 2009

Interphex Asia 2009

16 - 19 June 2009

Broadcastasia 2009

16 - 19 June 2009

CommunicAsia 2009

17 - 19 June 2009

INDO RENERGY 2009 Expo & Forum

17 - 20 June 2009

Singapore Pavilion @ ProPak Asia 2009

Why Participate in ProPak Asia 2009

 

The region's leading show reflects the dynamics of a vibrant market since the launch of the first ProPak Asia show in Singapore in 1984, the show has developed into becoming one of the most effective vehicles for buyers and sellers in the packaging and processing industries to meet in one location.

 

 The show in Bangkok is built around the growing needs of the ASEAN economy, serving a market of more than 600 million people across ten countries.

 

Please click here for the circular and application form. 

28 - 30 Sept 2009
17 - 19 Sept 2009 ProPak India 2009
8 - 10 Oct 2009

METALEX Vietnam 2009

15 - 19 Oct 2009

106th Canton Fair - China Import & Export Fair




The SMa Centre for Corporate Learning (CCL) was established to provide quality core skills and knowledge training for workers to excel in their trade. At the Training Institute, we believe in training. We believe that training can help generate creative thinking, positive work ethics, teamwork and process-oriented capabilities, as well as high productivity and quality in work


WDA Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Courses
  Course Title Days Funding Available Member Non-Member Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Full Certificate CGM - Certificate in Generic Manufacturing Skills (Precision) DAY SESSION (Day 1&2: 9am-6pm; Day 3: Assessment 90 mins/pax)
10 SDF (*90%) $2,100 $2,300 Please Call 6826 3049 or email sharonliang@smafederation.org.sg for the schedule
NIGHT SESSION ( 7pm-10:15pm); (Assessment)

25

SDF (*90%) $2,100 $2,300 Please Call 6826 3049 or email sharonliang@smafederation.org.sg for the schedule
CGM - Certificate in Generic Manufacturing Skills (Logistics) DAY SESSION (Day 1&2: 9am-6pm; Day 3: Assessment 90 mins/pax)
10 SDF (*90%) $2,100 $2,300 Please Call 6826 3049 or email sharonliang@smafederation.org.sg for the schedule
NIGHT SESSION ( 7pm-10:15pm); (Assessment)

25

SDF (*90%) $2,100 $2,300 Please Call 6826 3049 or email sharonliang@smafederation.org.sg for the schedule
CGM - Core Modules Apply Teamwork in the Workplace DAY SESSION (Day 1&2: 9am-6pm; Day 3: Assessment 90 mins/pax)
2 SDF(*90%) $420 $460 1,2,(3)   2,3,(4)   3,4,(5) 7,8,(9)   4,5,(6) 9,10,(11)
NIGHT SESSION ( 7pm-10:15pm); (Assessment)
5 SDF(*90%) $420 $460   5,7,12,14,15,(16)   7,9,14,16,21,(25)   1,3,7,9,11,(12)   3,5,9,11,13,(14)  
Apply Quality System DAY SESSION (Day 1&2: 9am-6pm; Day 3: Assessment 90 mins/pax)
2 SDF(*90%) $460 $480 15,16,(17)   17,18,(19) 15,16,(17) 19,20,(21) 7,8,(9) 19,20,(21) 9,10,(11)  
NIGHT SESSION ( 7pm-10:15pm); (Assessment)
5 SDF(*90%) $460 $480   4,6,11,13,18,(23) 2,4,9,11,12,(13)   4,6,11,13,18,(22)   5,7,12,14,21,(24)    
Apply 5S Techniques DAY SESSION (Day 1&2: 9am-6pm; Day 3: Assessment 90 mins/pax)
2 SDF(*90%) $460 $480 6,7,(8) 25,26,(27)   8,9,(10) 3,4,(5)   5,6,(7) 4,5,(6) 2.3.(4)
NIGHT SESSION ( 7pm-10:15pm); (Assessment)
5 SDF(*90%) $460 $480 13,14,20,22,24,(25)   2,4,8,10,12,(13) 7,9,14,16,21,(25)   2,4,8,10,15,(19) 5,7,12,14,21,(24) 3,5,9,11,13,(14)  
  Course Title Days Funding Available Member Non-Member Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
CGM (Precision)-Specialisation Modules Use Hand Tools DAY SESSION (Day 1&2: 9am-6pm; Day 3: Assessment 90 mins/pax)
2 SDF(*90%) $460 $480 27,28,(29) 18,19,(20) 8,9,(10)   3,4,(5) 7,8,(9) 5,6,(7) 4,5,(6) 9,10,(11)
NIGHT SESSION ( 7pm-10:15pm); (Assessment)
5 SDF(*90%) $460 $480   4,6,11,13,18,(23)   7,9,14,16,21,(25)   1,3,7,9,11,(12) 6,8,13,15(24)    
Operate Basic Measuring Devices DAY SESSION (Day 1&2: 9am-6pm; Day 3: Assessment 90 mins/pax)
2 SDF(*90%) $460 $480 20,21,(22) 4,5,(6)   15,16,(17) 19,20,(21) 16,17,(18) 21,22,(23) 9,10,(11) 2.3.(4)
NIGHT SESSION ( 7pm-10:15pm); (Assessment)
5 SDF(*90%) $460 $480     2,4,9,11,12,(13)   4,6,11,13,18,(22)   6,8,13,15(24) 3,5,9,11,13,(14)  
CGM (Logistics)-Specialisation Modules Perform Warehouse Operations 执行仓库操作

 

DAY SESSION (Day 1&2: 9am-6pm; Day 3: Assessment 90 mins/pax)
2 SDF(*90%) $460 $480 21,22,(23) 12,13,(14) 2,3,(4) 8,9,(10) 24,25,(26) 16,17,(18) 5,6,(7) 4,5,(6) 14,15,(16)
NIGHT SESSION ( 7pm-10:15pm); (Assessment)
5 SDF(*90%) $460 $480   5,7,12,14,15,(16) 8,10,12,15,17,(20)   4,6,11,13,18,(22)   5,7,12,14,21,(24)    
华语教学: 日间训练班: (第三天: 口试及实习考试 90 分钟/人)
2 SDF(*90%) $460 $480   12,13,(14)     19,20,(21) 28,29,(30) 19,20,(21)   2.3.(4)
华语教学: 晚间训练班: 7pm-10:15pm; (口试及实习考试日)
5 SDF(*90%) $460 $480 7,9,14,16,21,(25)   16,18,22,24,26,(27)   4,6,11,13,18,(22)   6,8,13,15(24)    
Perform Delivery Operations   货物交送操作 DAY SESSION (Day 1&2: 9am-6pm; Day 3: Assessment 90 mins/pax)
2 SDF(*90%) $460 $480   19,20,(21)   8,9,(10)     12,13,(14)   2.3.(4)
NIGHT SESSION ( 7pm-10:15pm); (Assessment)
5 SDF(*90%) $460 $480 7,9,14,16,21,(25)   16,18,22,24,26,(27) 7,9,14,16,21,(25) 1,3,7,9,11,(12)   3,5,9,11,13,(14)  
华语教学: 日间训练班: (第三天: 口试及实习考试 90 分钟/人)
2 SDF(*90%) $460 $480 1,2,(3)   2,3,(4)     16,17,(18) 5,6,(7)    
华语教学: 晚间训练班: 7pm-10:15pm; (口试及实习考试日)
5 SDF(*90%) $460 $480   5,7,12,14,15,(16)   6,8,10,13,15,(18)     5,7,12,14,21,(24)    
Perform Stock Control and Housekeeping Operations   仓库管理运作 DAY SESSION (Day 1: 9am-6pm; Day2: 9am-1pm; Day 3: Assessment 90 mins/pax)
1.5 SDF(*90%) $400 $420 21,22,(23) 19,20,(21) 9,10,(11) 8,9,(10) 24,25,(26) 28,29,(30) 12,13,(14) 9,10,(11) 9,10,(11)
NIGHT SESSION ( 7pm-10pm); (Assessment)
4 SDF(*90%) $400 $420 6,8,13,15,(18) 5,7,12,14,15,(16)   7,9,14,16,(18) 2,4,8,10,(12) 6,8,13,15(24)    
华语教学: 日间训练班: (第三天: 口试及实习考试 90 分钟/人)
1.5 SDF(*90%) $400 $420   19,20,(21) 9,10,(11)   3,4,(5)   12,13,(14)   9,10,(11)
华语教学: 晚间训练班: 7pm-10pm; (口试及实习考试日)
4 SDF(*90%) $400 $420 6,8,13,15,(18)   8,10,12,15,17,(20) 7,9,14,16,(18)   1,3,7,9,11,(12)   2,4,9,11,(14)  

* Terms and Conditions Apply
 In-House Training Available (min:12 pax/class; max:20 pax/class)
 *Above fees are subject to prevailing GST. Kindly contact us for the latest updates on new programmes and dates.

 

 

Manufacturing Technical Programmes
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Basic Practical Measurement         12,13,14  
Basic Programmable Logic Controller       31/3, 1/4, 2/4    
Basic Relay Sequence       21,22,23    
Basic Technical Drawing     10,11,12     16,17,18
CNC Programming Fundamental (Lathe)       14,15   9,10
CNC Programming Fundamental (Milling)     3,4   19,20  
Occupational Safety & Health
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Basic Industrial Safety & Health Course (BISH) 9, 16, 23, 30 6, 13, 20, 27 6, 13, 20, 27 1, 8, 15, 22 8, 15, 22, 29 5, 12, 19, 26
BizSAFE - Workshop for Company CEO / Top Management Please Call 6826 3044 or email weijiin@smafederation.org.sg for the schedule
Forklift (1 day Theory & 2 days Practical)
Forklift (1 day Theory & 4 days Practical)
Forklift Basic Preventive Maintenance Course
Forklift Refresher Course
Occupational First Aid Course Please Call 6826 3044 or email weijiin@smafederation.org.sg for the schedule
Risk Management Course 14 - 15   30 - 31   20 - 21  
Safety Orientation Course for Workers (Metalworking) Please Call 6826 3056 or email munyin@smafederation.org.sg for the schedule
Workplace Safety & Health Management Courseanagement Course 19 - 22   23 - 26   25 - 28  
Certification Programmes
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Skills Certificate in Purchasing Skills (Every Mon & Wed)   03 Feb - 31 Mar    
Skills Certificate in Warehousing & Distribution (Every Mon & Wed)   03 Feb - 02 Apr  
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Best Practices and Procedures in Marine Insurance     16-17     18-19
Cost Reduction Techniques for Effective Purchasing   5-6        
Driving A Competitive Supply Chain 8-9     2-3   18-19
Effective Management for Global Logistics   12-13   23-24    
Effective Sourcing Management in Supply Chains   19-20     14-15  
Effective Uses and Applications of INCOTERMS in International Trade   9   6    
Fundamentals of Purchasing Skills for New Buyers and Purchasers 12-13   30-31   28-29  
Global Sourcing and International Purchasing       14-15    
How To Negotiate With Vendors and Suppliers   9-10     18-19  
Import/Export Documentation and Shipping Procedures   23-24   27-28   29-30
Spend Analysis as Strategic Supply Management     19-20   21-22  
Strategic Inventory Management, Planning and Control       6-7    
Supplier Evaluation and Performance Management 15-16     16-17   25-26
Supply Chain Cost Management     26-27     4-5
Supply Chain Integration and Collaboration     5-6     11-12
Understanding The Bill Of Lading       22    
Understanding the Law and Practices of Cargo Insurance & International Trade     9-10     1-2
Warehouse and Storage Management     2-3      
Workshop on Understanding Letter of Credit Best Practices and International Trade 19-20   30-31   25-26  
World-class Supply Chain Management and its Planning   26-27     28-29  
Manufacturing, Technical & Quality Management
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
5S Journey     9-10      
6 Sigma           8-9
Be More Competitive-Distribute Your Manufacturing   20     15  
Better Forecasting and Inventory Management - A Simple Statistical Approach     9-10     4-5
Cycle Time Reduction for Higher Productivity     19-20      
Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)       2-3    
Lean Manufacturing Principles and Implementation   19-20       1-2
Operation Planning and Control       2-3    
Procurement and Inventory Management           23-24
Productivity Improvement Techniques         12-13  
Strategic Production Planning, Scheduling and Control 19-20     21   29-30
Value Stream Mapping       29-30    
General Management & Supevisory
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Effective Anger Management 07     15    
Effective Facilitation Skills     11   13  
How to Excel as a First Time Supervisor 20 & 21     13 & 14    
How to Handle Conflict & Confrontation     04 06    
Negotiation Skills Best Practice     02     08
Partner Management: Vendors & Outsourcing         10  
Practical Skills for Event Planning & Execution   11   22    
Project Management Skills- Tools & Techniques     12 & 13   14 & 15  
Project Sponsorship & Oversight     06   08  
Supervisory Management Skills-Leading, Coaching, Managing   16 & 17     18 & 19  
Supervisory Management Skills-Leading,Coaching,Managing (Mandarin Workshop)     10     02
The Art of Delegation   09   06    
Time & Stress Management 19   12     02
Train The Trainer     26 & 27      
Office Management
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Effective Office Administrative Skills       22    
Essential Skills to Run Effective Meetings       08   08
Get Organised for Peak Performance     09      
Secrets of the Successful Secretary and Office Professional     24   12  
Leadership & Team Building
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Developing High Performance Teams     05 & 06 07 & 08    
Executive Coaching Using the G.R.O.W. Model       08 & 09   24 & 25
Exploiting Your Options- Practical Blue Ocean Workshop   16 & 17        
Fundamentals of Leadership   19   02 07  
Mastering Managerial's Skills   16 & 17     14 & 15  
Motivating & Managing Your Team   11     13  
Personal & Team Leadership Skills         04 & 05  
R.O.A.D. to Effective Teamwork   20   03 08  
Team Conflict Management Using the SDI Tool 14   18      
Team Playing for Results 20     03    
Sales and Marketing
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Analyzing Your Organisational Strengths 16     3    
Marketing for Success   25   02    
Selling It Right!     05     02
New Ideas for More Sales   23   08    
Strategic Marketing Management 12 & 13     06 & 07    
Key Accounts Management Skills   09 & 10   09 & 10    
Tele-Techniques To Increase Leads and Sales 22 & 23       04 & 05  
Effective Negotation Skills 08 & 09   02 & 03      
Advance Selling Skills   06   03   05
Getting the Best from Advertising & Promotions   27     29  
Effective Sales Management       24   26
Successful Channel Partner Management     27     12
Retail
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Customer Service and Retail selling 08   12   07  
Selling Skills for Retailers     19   07  
Understanding the Retail Industry     5 & 6     4 & 5
Customer Service
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Building & Managing Great Customer Experiences 23 & 24     24 & 25    
Customer-Focused Telephone Tactics & Etiquette     17   05  
Effective Service Recovery     19 & 20      
Frontline Customer Service Skills   17 31   05  
Managing Difficult Customers Effectively 15     15    
People Skills for Managing Effective Customer Service     13     23
Performance Based Phone Handling Techniques for Managing Difficult Customers     17      
Service Leadership   18   22    
Communication
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Being An Assertive Communicator     12 & 13     11 & 12
Effective Business Writing Skills   26 & 27   16 & 17    
Effective Networking & Business Etiquette Skills 21   11      
Enhancing Communication and Interpersonal Skills   18 & 19     20 & 21  
Essentials of Email Writing and Etiquette   26 27      
Phonetics & Voice for Good Speech           15 & 16
Powerful Presentation Skills for Professionals   24 & 25   28 & 29   22 & 23
PR skills for Non-PR People       08 13  
Presenting with Confidence & Impact   25     11  
Speak S.M.A.R.T   02 & 03     04 & 05  
Speak Standard English   25 26      
Technical Writing Skills   18     06  
The Art of Writing Good Minutes   27   09    
Writing Better replies to difficult customer emails   04   29    
Creativity & Innovation
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Analytical & Creative Thinking Skills   05 & 06     04 & 05  
Creative Ideas That Work   16 30   04  
Creative Problem Solving at Work     20     24
Innovate or Cease   26 & 27   16 & 17   25 & 26
Thinking On Your Feet     23 & 24      
Tony Buzan Mind Mapping & Thinking   17   15   04
Personal Effectiveness
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Adapting to Change at Work     20   15  
Career Building   19   02    
Different Strokes for Different Individuals     18     17
Influencing for Positive Outcomes       27 & 28    
Overcoming Adversity   11   08    
Planning Your Work & Working Your Plan     04     01
Self-Motivation for Results     13 24    
Succeed In Tough Times   18   01 06  
Stress & Wellness Management   26     07  
The Art of Overcoming Politics         06  
Winning with People at Work 05 & 06     06 & 07    
Business & Risk Management
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Achieving Success in Overseas Business Ventures     24   26  
Achieving Success in Merger & Acquisition       28   23
Business Corporate Goverance     06   22  
Business Planning For Expansion 23     09    
Design A Successful Business Model 09   20      
M&A and Investment Strategies for SMEs   06   17    
Managing Risks & Maximising Profits   20     08  
Finance
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Benchmarking Cashflow Positions   13   24    
Budgeting for Small Businesses 16   27      
Business Analytics and Reporting Using Excel 05 & 06     06 & 07    
Effective Cash Flow Management     30   28  
Effective Costing Management Budgeting & Analysis         7  
Financial Management for Non-Finance Personnel     23     4
How to Secure Financing from Banks / Investors     03   05  
Shaping Up Your Company's Financials and Create Wealth   24   07   02
Understanding Financial Statements     24      
Human Resource Management
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
An Introduction to HRM Practises       22 & 23   4 & 5
Basic Instructional Design & Development     25 & 26   21 & 22  
Coaching Skills for Managers   23 & 24        
Conducting Training Needs Analysis, Evaluation & Post-Training Plans   23   13    
Framework of Learning Organizations     26 & 27     04 & 05
Helping Your Employee Succeed Spectacularly - The Critical First 90 days   04 18      
Hiring S.M.A.R.T.   13     15  
HR for Non-HR Professionals   05 & 06   16 & 17    
Implementing Performance Mangement in your company   11   08    
Managing Effective Compensation & Benefits   3 & 4     13 & 14  
Performance Appraisal Management 08 & 09   4 & 5   25 & 26  
Strategic Management Planning & Evaluation - The Balanced Scorecard   19   10   26
Talent and Succession Management 21   25      
Understanding Key Performance Indicators (KPI)     18     22
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