FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About the Programmes
Q1: What is the TUM Asia (GIST-TUM Asia) Professional Development Courses?
This is a joint initiative by TUM Asia (GIST-TUM Asia) and WDA to provide training and skill upgrades to equip industry practitioners with the best technical know-how and practices of the respective industries.
Q2: What are the Courses available?
Currently, there are 9 courses offered which 6 of them are WDA supported.
For more details and information, please refer to our programme calendar.
Q3: Who are the target audience?
Professionals, Managerials, Executives and Technicians (PMETs) in the related industries who are interested in upgrading themselves.
Related organizations who want to provide on-going training and upgrading for their employees.
Q4: What are the requisites for the courses?
For WDA subsidy eligibility:
1. Singaporean or Permanent Resident
2. Working in the industry related to the course contents
Foreigners with work permit or employment passes are welcomed to attend the courses as well. However, they will need to understand that they will be bearing the full amount of course fees.
Q5: What are the objectives of the courses?
The key objectives of TUM Asia (GIST-TUM Asia) Professional Development Courses are to provide top-notch specialized executive training for industry practitioners to equip them with additional knowledge and skills for better career opportunities and career advancement. Another objective is to also provide relevant organizations with better skilled and competent employees after attending TUM Asia (GIST-TUM Asia) Professional Development Courses. These courses will also act as networking platforms for the participants.
Q6: What are the duration of the courses?
The duration of the courses vary from 1 day to 4 days.
For more details and information, please refer to our programme calendar.
Q7: How are the courses being conducted?
TUM Asia (GIST-TUM Asia) Professional Development Courses are conducted through a series of lectures and analytical case studies of real examples.
Q8: When are the courses starting?
Q9: Will I be given a certificate at the end of the training?
For WDA supported participants:
Participants who have successfully completed the programme will be awarded a certificate that is conferred by TUM Asia (GIST-TUM Asia) and WDA. (a minimum of 75% attendance)
For non-WDA supported participants:
Participants who have successfully completed the programme will be awarded a certificate that is conferred by TUM Asia (GIST-TUM Asia). (a minimum of 75% attendance)
Q10: How much is the course fees if subsidy is available?
Please refer to our programme calendar for details.
About Course Registration
Q1: When does registration begin and how do I register for a course?
Registration begins upon announcement of the courses on our website. You can download the , complete the form and email us atexec.training@tum-asia.edu.sg or alternatively, mail to us or fax to us at +(65) 6777 7236.
Q2: How do I make payment?
Q3: When is the closing date for course registration?
Q4: Is it possible to arrange for a customised corporate training for my staff?
Kindly email your training requirements to exec.training@tum-asia.edu.sg or call +(65) 6777 7407 for further discussions.
Q5: Is it possible to cancel my registration after it is confirmed?
Kindly refer to our cancellation and refund policy as stated in the next section.
Q6: What if the course I enrolled in is cancelled?
TUM Asia (GIST-TUM Asia) reserves the right to cancel a course. If you have paid the course registration fee, a full refund of the registration fees will be fully refunded to you.
Q7: Do I need to pay additional charges for course materials?
Registration fees are inclusive of all course materials, unless otherwise stated.
Q8: Are lunch and refreshments provided for participants?
A full day course will come with 2 tea-breaks and complimentary buffet lunch at TUM Asia (GIST-TUM Asia).
Q9: Will I receive an acknowledgement of my registration?
Q10: When do I receive the email notification/confirmation of the final status of the course?
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Notification at least 14 days before the course commencement
Notification at least 7-13 days before the course commencement
Kindly send a written notification to exec.training@tum-asia.edu.sg or fax to +(65) 6777 7236 and attention it to Continuous Learning and Education Department at least 7-13 days before the course commencement. Upon which, you will receive an official email confirming the amount to be refunded to you.
Cancellation Charges (Refund of Course Fee): 50% of Course Fee (50% Refund)
Notification less than 7 days before course commencement
Kindly send a written notification to exec.training@tum-asia.edu.sg or fax to +(65) 6777 7236 and attention it to Continuous Learning and Education Department. For notifications less than 7 days before course commencement, an official email will be send to you to confirm your cancellation, however, no refund will be provided.
Cancellation Charges (Refund of Course Fee): 100% of Course Fee (No Refund)
Modes of Refund
If Registration Fee is paid by Bank Transfer
Mode of refund will be through cheque.
Kindly note that (if any) transaction costs will be borne by the recipient and it will be offset from the amount refundable.
The whole process will take approximately 3 to 4 working weeks.
If Registration Fee is paid by Cheque
Mode of refund will be through cheque.
Kindly note that (if any) transaction costs will be borne by the recipient and it will be offset from the amount refundable.
The whole process will take approximately 3 to 4 working weeks.
