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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 is an entry-level, skills-based training programme designed for individuals with no prior background in AI or programming. The course focuses on building practical, job-ready capabilities in designing and deploying basic to intermediate AI agents for automation and workflow support.
Across 158 hours of hands-on training, learners are guided step-by-step through the foundations of Agentic AI, including prompt logic, framework flows, and multi-agent workflow architectures. The emphasis is on learning by doing, enabling participants to create AI agents of different types for real-world business use cases such as task automation, information handling, customer support, and simple decision workflows.
This programme is not a formal academic qualification. Instead, it is a high-intensity, skills-focused training course supported by practical labs, guided projects, and mentoring sessions. Learners will graduate with the ability to conceptualise, build, and deploy functional AI agent projects, and to understand how agentic systems are applied at different levels of complexity in industry.
Industry Demand
- 80% Employers Prefer AI-Skilled Candidates
- 25%+ Salary Hike Expected for AI Skilled Workers
(Source: US Press Center)
Career Opportunities After Completion
🔹Junior Agentic AI Specialist / Automation Specialist – Support the design, deployment, and optimisation of AI agents and automation solutions across business processes.
🔹 AI Workflow & Integration Assistant – Assist in integrating AI agents with existing business systems to streamline data flows and task automation.
🔹 AI Analyst (Entry Level) – Support analysis and tuning of AI agent performance, including data handling and reporting.
🔹 AI Implementation Coordinator – Work with cross-functional teams to roll out AI and automation tools at an operational level.
🔹 AI Solutions Support Specialist – Provide technical support, documentation, and training for AI agent deployments.
🔹 Business Automation Consultant (Junior) – Help small and medium businesses evaluate automation opportunities and advise on AI-agent integration to improve workflows
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 hands-on experience by building practical AI agents and automation workflows:
- Build a Basic AI Chatbot – Create an interactive chatbot that can respond to real-world queries using guided AI tools and prompts.
- Develop a Task Automation Bot – Design a simple AI-powered bot to automate and prioritise routine tasks.
- Design Agentic AI Workflows – Learn how to map and structure single-agent and basic multi-agent workflows for task execution.
- Understand and Troubleshoot Introductory Code – Gain practical experience identifying and resolving basic issues in Python-based AI scripts with guidance.
- Work with APIs and Data Sources – Learn how AI agents connect to external data sources and APIs to support information exchange.
Build a strong foundational understanding and applied mindset:
- Problem-Solving with AI – Apply AI tools and workflow thinking to address real-world business and operational scenarios.
- Python Fundamentals for AI – Learn foundational Python concepts used in simple AI and automation tasks.
- SQL Basics – Understand how to retrieve and work with structured data using introductory SQL queries.
- Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs) – Learn how LLMs work and how they are used to generate text and responses.
- Using LLM Frameworks (e.g. LangChain) – Gain guided exposure to frameworks that connect LLMs with tools and data sources.
- AI Workflow & Automation Design – Learn how to structure end-to-end AI workflows for practical use cases.
- Foundations of Agentic AI – Understand how AI agents operate, interact, and support task automation at an entry level.
- Applied AI Strategy – Learn how organisations adopt AI solutions to improve efficiency and support decision-making.
Course Overview:
Generative & Agentic AI Foundations
This programme introduces learners to the foundational concepts of Generative AI and Agentic AI, focusing on how these technologies are used in practical business and operational contexts. Participants will learn how AI agents function, how different components interact, and how simple agentic systems can be applied to solve real-world problems. Learners will also be guided in setting up basic AI development environments and tools used throughout the course.
Python and SQL Development
Participants will gain introductory, hands-on exposure to Python and SQL, focusing on reading, understanding, and modifying simple scripts used in AI and automation workflows. You will learn how data is prepared and managed for AI applications, and how basic data pipelines support AI-driven processes
LLMs Architecture and LangChain Interactions
The programme introduces the fundamentals of Large Language Models (LLMs) and explains how transformer-based models are applied in real-world use cases. Learners will gain guided exposure to using frameworks such as LangChain to connect LLMs with tools, APIs, and external data sources to build simple, context-aware AI applications.
AI Agent Development
You will learn how to design and build basic AI agents that follow predefined logic and workflows. This module focuses on structuring agent behaviour, using APIs, and enabling task automation through guided, step-by-step exercises rather than advanced independent decision-making.
AI Design Framework and Conceptualisation of RAG
The course also introduces Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) concepts at a foundational level. Learners will understand how AI agents retrieve information from knowledge sources and how to assess whether outputs are relevant, accurate, and useful for the intended task.
Problem Solving, Implementation and Development of Agentic AI Agent
In the later stages of the programme, participants will focus on applying what they have learned through practical projects. You will learn how to translate simple business or operational problems into workable AI agent solutions, test your workflows, and refine them for reliability and usability.
Communication Skills for AI Specialists
Finally, the programme emphasises communication and documentation skills. Learners will practise explaining AI solutions in clear, non-technical terms, documenting their projects effectively, and presenting outcomes confidently to stakeholders, ensuring that their AI work delivers real value beyond technical implementation.
🎓 Capstone Project:
Consolidate your learning with a hands-on project that solves real industry problems using Agentic AI frameworks
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 is delivered through either synchronous online sessions conducted in real time by instructors.
Duration & Class Frequency:
- Total Training Duration: 5 months
- Total Training Hours: 158 hours
- Class Schedule: 3 sessions per week, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
A detailed class schedule will be provided upon registration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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?
This programme is designed for both beginners and working professionals. Participants are guided step by step to build foundational and practical skills in AI-driven automation and agentic workflows, even if they have little to no prior experience in AI or technology.
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 is delivered entirely through synchronous online sessions, conducted in real time and scheduled in the evenings to accommodate working professionals.
Overview
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- Language: English
- Skill level: Any level
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