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| Class/ Online | Classroom |
| Date | 17 - 18 September 2026 |
| Time | 9am to 5pm |
| Venue | Royal Plaza on Scotts 25 Scotts Road Singapore 228220 |
| Fee | 9% GST will apply SGD 1200.003 & above: SGD1160.00 each For Member SGD 1140 3 & above: SGD1102 each |
| Note | Two tea breaks and buffet lunch will be served. Limited complimentary car parking coupons are available upon request. |
| Other Date(s) | 1) 2 - 3 Jun 2026 2) 10 - 11 Dec 2026 |
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| You may reach us via T: 6204 6214 E: info@ccisg.com Alternatively, you may send below details to register Contact Person Company (optional), Name, Job Title, Mailing Address, Tel, Email Participant(s) Name, Job Title, Email | |
In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, mastering AI tools is no longer optional—it is a critical productivity advantage. This 2-day hands-on workshop is designed to equip professionals with practical skills across leading AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity AI, NotebookLM, and Google Colab.
Participants will learn how to leverage these platforms to streamline daily tasks, enhance decision-making, automate workflows, and generate high-quality content with speed and accuracy. Through real-world business scenarios, guided demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, this course bridges the gap between AI theory and practical workplace application.
By the end of the workshop, participants will gain confidence in selecting the right AI tools for different tasks, crafting effective prompts, integrating multiple platforms for maximum efficiency, and applying AI responsibly in their work.
Whether you are looking to save time, improve output quality, or stay competitive in the AI-driven workplace, this course provides the essential skills and strategies to transform how you work—starting immediately.
Participants will learn how to leverage these platforms to streamline daily tasks, enhance decision-making, automate workflows, and generate high-quality content with speed and accuracy. Through real-world business scenarios, guided demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, this course bridges the gap between AI theory and practical workplace application.
By the end of the workshop, participants will gain confidence in selecting the right AI tools for different tasks, crafting effective prompts, integrating multiple platforms for maximum efficiency, and applying AI responsibly in their work.
Whether you are looking to save time, improve output quality, or stay competitive in the AI-driven workplace, this course provides the essential skills and strategies to transform how you work—starting immediately.
Objective
- Understand the capabilities and differences of key AI platforms, including ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity AI, NotebookLM, and Google Colab.
- Apply prompt engineering techniques to generate accurate, relevant, and high-quality outputs for workplace tasks.
- Leverage AI tools to enhance productivity.
- Integrate multiple AI platforms to streamline workflows.
- Utilise AI for data analysis and insights, including basic use of notebooks and AI-assisted computation.
- Evaluate AI-generated outputs critically to ensure accuracy, relevance, and reliability.
- Apply AI responsibly and ethically in accordance with workplace policies and data privacy.
- Design practical use cases tailored to their own job roles to improve efficiency and performance.
Outline
| Session | Module | Contents | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AI Landscape Overview | Key platforms comparison When to use which tool | Lecture |
| 2 | ChatGPT Deep Dive | Prompting basics Business use cases | Hands-on |
| 3 | Gemini & Perplexity | Research & summarisation Comparing outputs | Demo |
| 4 | NotebookLM | Document intelligence Knowledge extraction | Practice |
| 5 | Colab Basics | AI + Python intro Simple automation | Demo |
| 6 | Governance & Risks | Data security Ethical considerations | Discussion |
| 7 | Advanced Prompt Engineering | Role prompting Chain-of-thought prompting | Hands-on |
| 8 | Multi-Platform Workflows | Combining tools effectively End-to-end workflows | Demo |
| 9 | AI for Research & Reporting | Market research Competitor analysis | Case Study |
| 10 | Automation with AI | Repetitive tasks automation Templates | Workshop |
| 11 | Integration into Daily Work | Email drafting Meeting summaries Reporting | Practice |
| 12 | Capstone Use Case | Solve real business problem using AI tools | Presentation |
Who should attend
Professionals, business leaders, managers, team leaders, marketing, research, and content specialists, data analysts, or anyone eager to gain hands-on experience with ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, NotebookLM, and Colab etc.
Methodology
Practical Workflow Example:
1. Use Perplexity → research
2. Use ChatGPT → analyse
3. Use NotebookLM → summarise
4. Export to Power BI / Excel
1. Use Perplexity → research
2. Use ChatGPT → analyse
3. Use NotebookLM → summarise
4. Export to Power BI / Excel
Testimonial
Trainer has infused the importance of having AI as support to be independent even if moving forward alone. Important to know that trainer has emphasized on the important focus points so as to avoid any pitfalls.
The class is very interactive.
Word Cloud: informative, engaging, useful info, insights
“Bernard is a very patient teacher, he was happy to repeat his explanations or simplify his explanations should he be required to”
“Able to share detailed examples during the class”
Average of >4.9 stars out of 5 stars
Bernard is a committed and knowledgeable trainer
A valuable learning experience for me & allow me apply it in work.
Session well organised and easy to follow .
Bernard was knowledgeable and explained contented clearly with practical examples.
The session was effective and overall.
Bernard is friendly and able to draw attention from the participants.
Bernard was knowledgeable and engaging. He customised the course to meet the needs of our group.
The workshop was well-structured with a good mix of concepts, real-world examples, and discussion. The materials were clear and useful, and the hands-on elements helped reinforce learning rather than being purely theoretical.
Bernard Peh demonstrated strong knowledge of the subject and explained complex concepts in a clear, accessible manner. He encouraged participation, responded thoughtfully to questions, and shared practical perspectives from real business scenarios, which made the session engaging and relevant.
Bernard selected apps that are user friendly and easy for trainees to try use which greatly enable learning and continued adoption
Workshop is very fast paced, would be good that it’s extended to 2 days so that trainees can go deeper or broaden on day 2
Bernard has alot of knowledge and is willing to share, to encourage and enable learning in a fun and engaging environment
Learnt quite a lot of stuff applicable to work.
Bernard was able and willing to share as much as he could. He takes efforts to endure that we can learn at a suitable pace and regularly check in if we are able to keep pace to the lesson.
Bernard is able to cover both the breath as well as depth of a subject that he covered. He was also able to provide actionable insights using tools that are currently available.
Bernard was knowledgeable and engaging. He customised the course to meet the needs of our group.
The class is very interactive.
Word Cloud: informative, engaging, useful info, insights
“Bernard is a very patient teacher, he was happy to repeat his explanations or simplify his explanations should he be required to”
“Able to share detailed examples during the class”
Average of >4.9 stars out of 5 stars
Bernard is a committed and knowledgeable trainer
A valuable learning experience for me & allow me apply it in work.
Session well organised and easy to follow .
Bernard was knowledgeable and explained contented clearly with practical examples.
The session was effective and overall.
Bernard is friendly and able to draw attention from the participants.
Bernard was knowledgeable and engaging. He customised the course to meet the needs of our group.
The workshop was well-structured with a good mix of concepts, real-world examples, and discussion. The materials were clear and useful, and the hands-on elements helped reinforce learning rather than being purely theoretical.
Bernard Peh demonstrated strong knowledge of the subject and explained complex concepts in a clear, accessible manner. He encouraged participation, responded thoughtfully to questions, and shared practical perspectives from real business scenarios, which made the session engaging and relevant.
Bernard selected apps that are user friendly and easy for trainees to try use which greatly enable learning and continued adoption
Workshop is very fast paced, would be good that it’s extended to 2 days so that trainees can go deeper or broaden on day 2
Bernard has alot of knowledge and is willing to share, to encourage and enable learning in a fun and engaging environment
Learnt quite a lot of stuff applicable to work.
Bernard was able and willing to share as much as he could. He takes efforts to endure that we can learn at a suitable pace and regularly check in if we are able to keep pace to the lesson.
Bernard is able to cover both the breath as well as depth of a subject that he covered. He was also able to provide actionable insights using tools that are currently available.
Bernard was knowledgeable and engaging. He customised the course to meet the needs of our group.
Bernard Peh's Profile
Principal Trainer | ACLP Certified | ICF Certified | Data & AI Scientist | Finance & Investment Expert | Senior Fund Manager
Bernard Peh is a Master Trainer, Curriculum Designer, published author, and Hedge Fund Manager with over 25 years of combined experience spanning Data Science and Financial Investments. He specializes in AI, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power BI, Data Analytics, and workplace automation, helping organizations translate advanced technologies into practical, high-impact business outcomes.
With 15 years of experience as a Financial Services Director across multiple advisory firms, Bernard brings deep real-world industry expertise into his training, particularly in financial analytics, investment strategy, and hedge fund management. He is currently a Senior Partner at BigDataVC, where he co-leads AI- and data-driven investment initiatives powered by predictive analytics.
As an ACLP-certified trainer, Bernard has designed and delivered WSQ, IBF, and SkillsFuture-funded programmes across eight major Accredited Training Organizations (ATOs) in Singapore. Since 2018, he has trained many professionals, earning consistently high learner satisfaction scores for his ability to simplify complex concepts and deliver highly practical, business-relevant learning experiences.
He is also a sought-after keynote speaker and thought leader in Data Science and Investment Strategy, known for bridging the gap between technical analytics and strategic decision-making.
Key Career Highlights
Technical Expertise
Bernard Peh is a Master Trainer, Curriculum Designer, published author, and Hedge Fund Manager with over 25 years of combined experience spanning Data Science and Financial Investments. He specializes in AI, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power BI, Data Analytics, and workplace automation, helping organizations translate advanced technologies into practical, high-impact business outcomes.
With 15 years of experience as a Financial Services Director across multiple advisory firms, Bernard brings deep real-world industry expertise into his training, particularly in financial analytics, investment strategy, and hedge fund management. He is currently a Senior Partner at BigDataVC, where he co-leads AI- and data-driven investment initiatives powered by predictive analytics.
As an ACLP-certified trainer, Bernard has designed and delivered WSQ, IBF, and SkillsFuture-funded programmes across eight major Accredited Training Organizations (ATOs) in Singapore. Since 2018, he has trained many professionals, earning consistently high learner satisfaction scores for his ability to simplify complex concepts and deliver highly practical, business-relevant learning experiences.
He is also a sought-after keynote speaker and thought leader in Data Science and Investment Strategy, known for bridging the gap between technical analytics and strategic decision-making.
Key Career Highlights
- ACLP-Certified Master Trainer: Developed and delivered WSQ-aligned programmes across 8 leading ATOs in Singapore
- Senior Partner, BigDataVC: Co-leading data-driven investment strategies using AI and predictive analytics
- Financial Services Leader (15 years): Former Director in four leading financial advisory firms in Singapore
- 25+ Years in Data Science & Analytics: Applying advanced analytics to drive business and investment decisions
- Keynote Speaker & Author: Recognized thought leader in Data Science, AI applications, and Investment Strategy
Technical Expertise
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Prompt Engineering
- Microsoft 365 Copilot & Power Platform
- Power BI & Data Visualization
- Python, SQL, C / C++
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Data Science & Predictive Analytics
- Financial Advisory, Investment Strategy & Hedge Fund Management
- Leadership & Business Decision-Making Analytics
