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SCTP – Agentic AI Specialist
95% of employers and 94% of workers in Singapore expecting to use generative AI in their organizations in the next 5 years.
The SCTP Agentic AI Specialist Programme at BELLS isn’t just an AI course—it’s your fast track into the most explosive tech revolution of our time.
In just 4 months of part-time, hands-on training, you’ll go from learner to builder—mastering Python, SQL, LLMs, LangChain, and cutting-edge Agentic AI frameworks. You’ll gain the power to design autonomous AI agents that can think, plan, and execute with minimal human input.
The future of work is shifting fast—don’t watch it happen, build it.
Industry Demand
- 80% Employers Prefer AI-Skilled Candidates
- 25%+ Salary Hike Expected for AI Skilled Workers
(Source: US Press Center)
Career Opportunities After Completion
🔹 Agentic AI Specialist / Engineer
Design and deploy autonomous AI agents that think, plan, and act independently.
🔹 Machine Learning Engineer (Agentic AI focus)
Build and optimise ML models while integrating agentic frameworks for smarter decision-making.
🔹 Automation & Workflow Engineer
Implement AI-driven automation to streamline business processes and boost efficiency.
🔹 Data & AI Integration Specialist
Connect data pipelines with AI systems for seamless integration and scalable performance.
🔹 AI Solutions Architect
Create end-to-end AI architectures that transform operations and drive innovation.
🔹 AI Product Manager
Lead the development and launch of AI-powered products that meet user and market needs.
🔹 AI Consultant / Strategist
Advise organisations on AI adoption and strategy to unlock competitive advantage.
🔹 Business Intelligence (BI) with AI Specialist
Harness AI-enhanced BI tools to generate insights that power smarter decisions.
🔹 AI Research Analyst
Explore emerging AI technologies and provide insights that shape the future of AI solutions.
Gen AI vs. Agentic AI: What Sets Them Apart?
Generative AI
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Creates content: text, images, code, videos
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Needs human prompts to generate output
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Produces outputs like answers, drafts, or designs
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Reactive – responds to what you ask
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Boosts productivity by creating faster
Agentic AI
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Takes action: plans, decides, and executes tasks
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Works autonomously with minimal input
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Chains tasks together to solve problems and achieve goals
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Proactive – adapts, strategises, and makes decisions
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Transforms workflows by delivering end-to-end outcomes
What Are The Funding Available
What Skills You Will Learn?
Gain real-world experience by building and applying AI solutions:
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Build your own Chatbot – Develop an interactive chatbot powered by AI that can respond to real-world queries.
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Create a Task Manager Bot – Design an AI-powered bot to automate and prioritise daily tasks efficiently.
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Map Agentic AI Workflows – Learn how to visualise and structure AI workflows for autonomous task execution.
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Troubleshoot Basic Code – Gain hands-on skills to identify, debug, and fix errors in Python and AI applications.
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Connect to Databases via API – Master database connectivity and API calls to enable smooth data exchange with AI models.
Build a strong technical foundation and strategic mindset:
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Problem-Solving with AI – Apply AI tools and frameworks to tackle complex, real-world business and technical challenges.
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Python Programming – Build a strong foundation in Python for AI development and automation tasks.
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SQL Fundamentals – Learn to query, manage, and manipulate data effectively using SQL.
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Large Language Models (LLMs) – Explore how LLMs work and harness them to generate text, insights, and intelligent responses.
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LangChain Framework – Use LangChain to build advanced applications that connect LLMs with external data and tools.
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API & Data Integration – Integrate multiple data sources and APIs to power seamless AI-driven solutions.
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Agentic AI Frameworks – Understand and implement frameworks that enable AI agents to act autonomously.
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AI Workflow Design – Learn to structure end-to-end AI processes for scalable and efficient solutions.
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AI Strategy – Develop strategic insights into how AI can transform industries and future-proof businesses.
Course Overview:
Generative and Agentic AI Understanding and Applications Set-up
This module introduces you to the core concepts of Generative AI and Agentic AI, helping you understand how these technologies function and interact. You’ll learn how to set up AI development environments and apply AI solutions to solve practical, real-world challenges, giving you the foundation to create autonomous and intelligent systems.
Python and SQL Development
In this module, you’ll gain hands-on experience writing clean, efficient Python scripts and managing data using SQL. You’ll also learn how to build robust data pipelines that feed AI models, ensuring smooth and reliable data processing for your AI applications.
LLMs Architecture and LangChain Interactions
Dive into the architecture of transformer-based Large Language Models (LLMs) and discover how to implement workflows using the LangChain framework. You’ll also explore how to connect LLMs with external data sources and APIs to create intelligent, context-aware applications.
AI Agent Development
Learn to design and build autonomous AI agents capable of independent decision-making. This module guides you through creating logical frameworks, integrating multiple APIs, and enabling multi-task automation, empowering your AI agents to act and adapt in real-world scenarios.
AI Design Framework and Conceptualisation of RAG
Here, you’ll focus on designing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems and selecting the right AI frameworks for your projects. You’ll also learn to evaluate and optimise system performance to ensure that your AI solutions deliver reliable, actionable outcomes.
Problem Solving, Implementation and Development of Agentic AI Agent
This module teaches you how to translate complex problems into scalable AI solutions. From development to testing and deployment, you’ll learn how to implement high-performance AI agents that can execute tasks autonomously and deliver measurable results.
Communication Skills for AI Specialists
Effective communication is crucial for AI professionals. You’ll learn to explain AI solutions clearly to non-technical stakeholders, document your projects with precision, and present outcomes confidently to diverse audiences, ensuring your work has impact beyond the code.
Real-World Capstone Project
Put your skills to the test with a hands-on, industry-relevant capstone project. You’ll design and develop an autonomous AI agent, applying everything you’ve learned—from Python, SQL, LLMs, and LangChain to Agentic AI frameworks. This project will challenge you to solve real-world problems, integrate APIs, implement multi-task automation, and deliver a fully functional AI solution, preparing you to showcase your expertise to employers and stakeholders.
Land Your Next Job with BELLS Career Catalyst Programme
Strengthen your job readiness with expert-led mock interviews, résumé refinement, LinkedIn strategy, and targeted job-matching support.
Get personalised guidance to craft a compelling résumé, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile that highlight your newly acquired skills and effectively position your transferable strengths for your desired industry.
Career-transforming services valued at over $3,000 — all included as part of your SCTP journey with BELLS.
- 1-to-1 Career Coaching- Work with a dedicated coach to map out your ideal career path, refine your resume, and prepare confidently for interviews.
- BELLS-Connect Membership- Tap into a professional network with access to BELLS’ events, industry seminars, job fairs, and expert-led workshops.
- Craft a Winning Portfolio that shows employers what you can do, not just what you’ve learned.
- Gain Job-Ready Confidence — backed by practical skills, not just theory.
- Stand-out in Interviews with expert coaching and tailored job application guidance.
Who Should Attend This Programme?
- PMET
- Managers
- Executives
- Professionals across any sector who wish to transform their capabilities
- Mid-Career PMETs who are considering switching to a new career
Pre-requisites
- Singapore Citizens, Singapore permanent residents, and holders of Long-term Visit Pass plus (“LTVP+ Holders”) who are aged 21 years old and above
- At least 3 GCE ‘O’ Level Passes including English Language with C6 pass or Higher Nitec or Equivalent
- Be able to listen, speak, read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to WSQ Workplace Literacy (WPLN) Level 4
- Possess the right attitude to complete the programme and seek employment in the related field of training.
How Are Our Programmes Conducted?
The training delivery is conducted in a blended combination of 30 % in classroom and 70% via synchronous online training.
Duration & Class Frequency:
Total training hours of 158 hours
*A majority of the classes will be conducted online.
Face to face classes will be majorly conducted on weekday evenings
*Detailed schedule provided during the registration.
4.5 months – 3 weekdays : 7pm to 10pm
Career Support & Placement Opportunities:
- You will be assigned to a career coach who will help you to build your personal brand and sharpen up your interview skills for your future job applications.
- Get one to one help in crafting a resume, cover letter and LinkedIn Profile that succinctly showcases your newly developed skills while crafting your relevant transferable skills for the sector you are applying for.
Course Fee
Please note: As per SSG’s policy, the GST payable for all funding-eligible applicants is calculated based on prevailing GST rate after the baseline funding subsidy of 70%.
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- SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline) Subsidy – Eligible Singapore Citizens aged 21-39 years old and PRs can enjoy up to 70% course fee subsidies.
- SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) – Eligible Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above can enjoy up to 90% course fee subsidies.
- Additional Funding Support (AFS) – Eligible Singapore Citizens that meet at least one of the following eligibility criteria can enjoy up to 95% course fee subsides.
- Long-term unemployed individuals (unemployed for six months or more); or
- Individuals in need of financial assistance – ComCare Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) recipients or workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipients; or
- Persons with Disabilities
Funding Eligibility Criteria
- Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents or LTVP+ holder
- Trainee must achieve at least 75% attendance.
- Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
- BELLS Institute of Higher Learning reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from Trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria.
Remarks
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- Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.
- Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their PSEA (Post Secondary Education Account) funds to offset course fee payable after funding.
Facilities and Locations
Lessons will be conducted at BELLSTech training centre at International Plaza
Address: 10 Anson Road, International Plaza #06-18 Singapore 079903.
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| Classroom | Unit Number | Estimated Floor Area | Room Capacity | Classroom Images |
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| Tech 1 | 06-18 | 40 | 20 |  |
| Tech 2 | 06-18 | 35 | 20 |  |
| Tech 3 | 06-12 | 46 | 20 |  |
| Tech 4 | 06-12 | 60 | 20 |  |
| Tech 5 | 06-13 | 33 | 20 |  |
| Tech 6 | 06-13 | 56 | 20 |  |
FAQs
Do I need a background in tech or sales to join this course?
Not at all. This programme is designed for both beginners and professionals. You’ll be guided step-by-step in mastering B2B sales strategies, digital tools, and AI-driven prospecting—even if you’re completely new to the field.
What kind of job support will I receive after completing the course?
You’ll gain access to BELLS-Connect—our career support network offering job placement assistance, CV refinement, industry events, and continued mentorship for up to 6 months after course completion.
How is the course delivered?
The course follows a hybrid format to suit working professionals, with some online modules and some in-person classes held in the evening at International Plaza.
Overview
- Be the first student
- Language: English
- Skill level: Any level
- Lectures: 0
