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This programme is previously known as "Becoming a Creative Accountant: Analytical and Creative Problem Solving".

Programme Objective

The move from the old economy to the new knowledge based economy places a premium on adding value through knowledge, skill and above all else, creativity. We need think and see problems in new ways and different perspectives realizing that there may be more than merely one “right” answer. This short workshop shows participants how to use creativity to generate ideas and solutions and how such thinking may be fostered and developed in themselves and their staff. At the same time it will help equip participants with the ability to approach challenges and problems with techniques and tools for practical application in real life.

At the end of this workshop participants will be able to:

Provide a fundamental understanding of how analytical thinking works
Understand the systematic process of problem solving
Review and revise the classic models of problem solving
Recognise creative principles and techniques and how to apply them
Use various creative thinking techniques to assist in a more creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
Be equipped with a framework and set of tools and techniques for idea generation and evaluation
Apply creative thinking techniques to produce new and different solutions

Programme Outline

Critical Thinking versus Creative Thinking
Classical Methods of Problem Solving
Recognising Creative Principles
Reframing the Mind – Understanding and Changing our Perceptions
Use various creative thinking techniques to assist in a more creative and innovative approach to problem exploration and ideas generation
Seek Out New and Innovative Ways to Solve Problems and Create Original Solutions

Pre-requisites

Please take note of the following admission requirements:

Trainings will be conducted on Zoom platform, thus video camera and microphone are compulsory
Mandatory for video camera to be turned on throughout the course
Display your official name (as per NRIC) in Zoom, to facilitate attendance taking

Training Methodology
Lecture style, with Exercises/Case Studies

Closing Date for Registration
1 week before programme or until full enrolment

Intended For

A foundation programme intended for all Accounting and Auditing Professionals. This programme is also suitable for experienced managers who are seeking to review and refresh their problem solving skills with an emphasis on creative problem solving.

Schedule & Fees

Testimonial

Funding

1] NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme) is an individual skills upgrading account for NTUC members.

NTUC members enjoy 50% *unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees, for courses attended between 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2022. *This excludes miscellaneous fees such as GST and registration fee etc.

This course is approved for UTAP support for intakes conducted between 01 April 2021 – 31 March 2022.

As UTAP is given on calendar year basis, and calculated based on year of training taken, it cannot be accumulated.

Maintained paid-up NTUC membership before course, throughout course duration and at the point of claim and;
Course by training provider must be supported under UTAP and training must commence within the supported period and;
Unfunded course fee must not be fully sponsored by company or other types of funding
Unfunded course fee must be S$20.00 and above, and;
Member must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each application and sat for all prescribed examination(s), if any and;
UTAP application must be made within 6 months after course ends.

To submit for UTAP claims, please visit http://skillsupgrade.ntuc.org.sg/. Terms and conditions apply.
Should you have queries on the funding scheme, you can email to UTAP@e2i.com.sg or call NTUC Membership Hotline at 6213-8008

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