Responsible & Safe Use of AI in the Workplace
This programme equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools responsibly, safely, and effectively in workplace contexts.
As AI systems evolve from content generation to more autonomous, action-oriented capabilities, the risks associated with their use — such as data breaches, incorrect decisions, and unintended actions — are becoming more significant. Organisations must therefore balance productivity gains with proper governance, risk management, and human oversight.Aligned with IMDA’s Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI, this programme provides a structured approach to:
- Assess AI-related risks in business use cases
- Apply safe usage practices and controls
- Implement human oversight and accountability
- Develop simple governance frameworks for teams and organisations
Objectives
- Understand key concepts of AI and emerging agentic AI systems in workplace settings
- Identify common risks associated with AI use, including errors, bias, and data security issues
- Apply structured approaches to assess and manage AI-related risks
- Use AI tools safely and effectively while maintaining compliance and good practices
- Implement human oversight and accountability in AI-assisted workflows
- Develop basic AI governance practices for team or organisational use
- Differentiate between low-risk and high-risk AI use cases in their work context
- Recognise and mitigate common AI risks (e.g. hallucination, bias, data leakage)
- Apply safe prompting and output verification techniques
- Design workflows that incorporate appropriate human checkpoints
- Recommend suitable controls (e.g. access limits, validation steps, monitoring)
- Draft a simple AI usage guideline or governance plan for their organisation
Day 1
- Module 1: Introduction to AI & Generative AI
- Module 2: AI Risks & Failure Modes
- Module 3: Assessing AI Use Cases & Risk Levels
- Module 4: Human Oversight & Responsible Use
Day 2
- Module 5: Safe & Effective Use of AI Tools
- Module 6: Controls & Safeguards in AI Usage
- Module 7: Governance & Organisational Practices
- Module 8: Case Studies & Implementation Planning
- Assessment
This programme is suitable for NTU Alumni who are:
- Professionals and executives using or planning to use AI tools at work
- Managers and team leads overseeing AI-enabled workflows
- Business, HR, operations, and administrative staff
- CET learners transitioning into AI-enabled roles
- Non-technical users seeking practical and responsible AI adoption skills
No technical background required. Basic digital literacy is sufficient.
Venue: NTU@One-North and Zoom
Duration: 2 days
| Course | Course Dates |
|---|---|
Responsible & Safe Use of AI | Cohort 1: 26 Aug (F2F), 28 Aug (Online) Registration Closing Date: |
Note: NTU reserves the right to change the date, venue, and mode of delivery due to unforeseen circumstances. Please prepare a laptop to attend F2F classroom training.
 | Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be awarded with an e-Certificate of Completion. |
Standard Course Fee: S$1,500
Promotional fee for NTU Alumni: S$50
Limited number of subsidised places available on a first-come, first-served basis.
 | Dr Zhang Jiehuang Dr Zhang Jiehuang is a lecturer at Nanyang Technological University specialising in AI applications and responsible AI deployment. He has industry experience in banking (DBS) and teaches courses in data science and AI governance. His teaching focuses on bridging technical concepts with real-world applications, making AI accessible and practical for working professionals. |