Short Courses
Overview
In alignment with NIE's mission to excel in Teacher Education, the range of professional development courses offered by GPL to meet the needs of our various stakeholders is instrumental in fulfilling this mission.
Courses

ILA0061 Introduction to Learning Analytics for Educational Practitioners
Next Run: 14 & 21 August 2025 (Thursdays)
Time:
- Day 1: 2.30pm – 5pm
- Day 2: 2.30pm – 5pm
Closing Date: 17 July 2025 (Thursday)
Mode: Online via Zoom
Join fellow educators in exploring the foundations of learning analytics. Through real case studies and hands-on work, you’ll gain practical skills to make data-driven decisions in your teaching. No prior experience required—just curiosity and a drive to shape the future of education with insight and impact.
Harness data to transform learning today!

INS0042 Teaching STEM to Preschool Children
Next Run: 11 September 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Closing Date: 4 August 2025 (Monday)
Mode: Online via Zoom
Bring STEM to life for little learners!
Step into the world of wonder with STEM activities designed just for preschoolers. This course shows you how to spark curiosity in young children, ages 3–7, using fun, hands-on experiences linked to the Discovery of the World theme. Let’s make science, tech, engineering, and math magical—together!

ILA0021 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Next Run: 17 and 18 November 2025 (Monday & Tuesday)
Time: 9.00am to 4.00pm (including 1 hour lunch break) & 1-hour self-directed session
Closing Date: 27 October 2025 (Monday)
Mode: Face-to-face at NIE campus
Artificial intelligence (Al) involves replicating human-like problem-solving and decision-making skills, often realised through constructed systems like computer programmes. Delve into the core components of machine learning, from data to algorithms, models, and predictions, and discover how they drive Al systems. Join us in a no-code hackathon to develop and deploy an Al application for education.
So, join us and explore what Al is and how it can be applied in the real-world and in your classroom.
Videos
#WhyStudy: Professional Development by Dr Thana Luxshme Thaver