(SCTP) Advanced Professional Certificate in AI and Urban Intelligence for Future Cities
The (SCTP) Advanced Professional Certificate in AI and Urban Intelligence for Future Cities equips forward-thinking professionals with cutting-edge expertise in AI-driven urban planning, smart infrastructure, and sustainable digital transformation. Spanning 6 comprehensive modules, the program covers IoT, 5G, digital twins, BIM, VR, cybersecurity, smart grids, and energy management.
Through expert-led discussions, case studies, site visits, and a capstone project, participants gain practical insights and hands-on experience. The program empowers leaders to design and implement intelligent, resilient, and people-centric urban solutions - integrating data-driven innovation to shape future-ready cities amid rapid urbanization and evolving sustainability demands.
Course Date
14 Nov 2025 to 28 Feb 2026
Who Should Attend
Minimum of 5 years in a mid-to-senior leadership role, preferably in urban planning, sustainability, architecture, transport, environmental consulting, public policy, or a related field.
This
programme is more than a skills upgrade - it’s a strategic career pivot.
Participants will graduate with practical tools, strategic insights, and a
nationally recognized certification to future-proof their careers while shaping
the next generation of connected, climate-resilient urban spaces.
Venue
Virtual (Online), NTU e-Learning Platform & NTU@one-north campus
Key Features:
- Comprehensive and Strategic Insight: Gain deep, cross-disciplinary knowledge spanning AI, digital transformation, smart building technologies, immersive digital tools (VR/AR/MR), BIM, digital twins, IDD, energy optimization, and net-zero strategies. This program equips you with the frameworks and foresight to lead data-driven, sustainable urban transformation—bridging infrastructure, technology, and policy to drive real-world impact.
- Expand Your Leadership Network: Connect with forward-thinking professionals, industry leaders, policy experts, and tech innovators shaping the future of cities. Through collaborative workshops, team-based projects, and industry-led site visits, you’ll build meaningful relationships and explore partnership opportunities that advance your personal and organizational goals.
- Global and Local Perspective on Urban Intelligence: Examine global trends in smart cities and AI integration while gaining unique insights into Singapore’s Smart Nation vision, digital governance, and urban innovation. Learn how to adapt proven strategies and technologies to diverse urban contexts, balancing global relevance with local agility.
- Hands-On Learning with Real-World Application: Experience an applied learning journey that includes live case studies, interactive sessions, immersive site visits (e.g., URA Smart City Gallery, CapitaLand Innovation Hub, Johnson Controls), and a culminating Capstone Project. These hands-on engagements ensure that participants can immediately translate classroom insights into actionable urban intelligence strategies.
Fee & Funding
SSG Funding Support | Course fee | Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes |
BEFORE funding & GST | AFTER funding & 9% GST | |
1Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding) |
S$17,000.00 |
$5,559 |
2 SCs aged ≥ 40 years old |
$2,159 | |
3 SCTP Additional Course Fee Funding Support (AFS) (Up to 95% funding) |
$1,309 |
• NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.
1Cat-A SSG Funded Courses - Eligible Singapore Citizens and PRs must attain at least 75% training attendance and passed all associated assessments in order to be eligible to enjoy up to 70% of the course fee. Learners will have to bear the full courses fee upon failure to meet either one of the requirements.
2 Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) - Singaporeans aged 40 and above must attain at least 75% training attendance and passed all associated assessments in order to be eligible to enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.
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![]() | Upon completing the programme, participants will be awarded an Advanced Professional Certificate in in AI and Urban Intelligence for Future Cities from NTU. |
Learning Objectives
- Lead Smart & Sustainable Urban Transformation
Apply strategic leadership and systems thinking to drive digital and sustainable urban development, incorporating ESG principles, net-zero goals, and urban resilience. - Integrate Advanced Digital & AI Technologies
Employ smart building technologies, IoT, BIM, Digital Twins, IDD, and AI to enhance urban planning, infrastructure operations, and intelligent decision-making.
- Enhance Urban Efficiency & Infrastructure Performance
Optimize energy use, building systems, and resource management through smart grids, district cooling, and AI-powered automation.
- Leverage Data Intelligence for Urban Innovation
Harness data analytics, AI, and immersive technologies (VR/AR/MR) to design and manage responsive, secure, and people-centric urban systems.
- Innovate Future-Ready Solutions for Net-Zero Cities
Develop and implement forward-looking, tech-enabled strategies that shape sustainable, adaptive, and net-zero-ready cities aligned with the 2050 vision.
Outline
Module 1: NTU Transitioning with Digital and Sustainable Skills
Module 2: Foundations of Intelligent Urban Environments
This module explores the transformative role of digitalisation and AI in advancing urban infrastructure, energy systems, and security. Participants will examine how AI enables smart grids, supports renewable energy integration, and enhances decision-making in IoT- and 5G-enabled environments. Core topics include predictive energy management, autonomous infrastructure control, cyber-physical threat detection, and smart city cybersecurity. With insights from industry leaders and real-world case studies, participants will gain hands-on knowledge to apply AI for building resilient, energy-efficient, and secure urban systems - equipping them to shape future-proof smart infrastructures.
Module 3: Smart Infrastructure, Energy Management & Security
Module 4: Digital Urban Management & Automation (Urban Intelligence in Action)
Module 5: Future Trends & Innovations in Intelligent Urban Environments
Module 6: Capstone (Urban Intelligence)
Trainers

Terence Tan
Programme Director
Terence has 34 years of experience in regional leadership, sales, services, and technological solutions for the built environment. His expertise spans high-performance and energy-efficient buildings, green buildings, net-zero buildings, smart buildings, and smart cities.
He was an accomplished Director of Integrated Building Solutions, including Digital Solutions, at an MNC. With a deep commitment to customer care, sustainability, and digitalization, he has experience in transforming the built environment. His expertise spans Go-to-Market Strategy, comprehensive Building Systems & Services (including Digital, HVAC, BMS, Fire, Security, and Refrigeration), and Facilities and Energy Management.
He is a Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM), Certified Data Center Practitioner (CDCP, CDCFOM, and CDCS), Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner (Advanced), and a Master Executive Coach Professional. Additionally, he holds an MSc in Sustainable Building Design (with Distinction), a PhD by Portfolio (with Distinction), and an MBA (Merit), underscoring a strong dedication to excellence and continuous learning.

Alvin Ng
Venture Partner, Civico Ventures
Associate Adjunct Professor, NTU
Associate Adjunct Professor, Sasin
Alvin boasts over 25+ years of global leadership in sales and product management, having ascended to senior leadership roles in multiple renowned multinational corporations.
He currently he is the Venture Partner of Civico Ventures (Urban Sustainability & Intelligence focus pre-seed start up fund) and recently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at Aboitiz Data Innovation, a progressive data science and AI startup dedicated to pioneering research and adopting a human-centric approach. The company is committed to transforming businesses through data and AI innovations.
Previously, Alvin was the Regional Vice President of Digital & Sustainability Solutions for APAC at Johnson Controls. In this role, he successfully spearheaded initiatives that escalated the digital, sustainability, and AI segments from US$5 million to US$50 million within just 2.5 years. At GE, as the General Manager for GE Digital Asia, Alvin was instrumental in the launch and exponential growth of an industrial IoT and software platform, which he developed from the ground up into a robust US$40 million business.
He is leading a groundbreaking partnership with EDB, SkillsFuture, BCA, and top universities to establish a Net Zero Building Innovation Lab, driving Singapore’s leadership in sustainable, AI-powered urban development.
His expertise in digital twin technologies and AI-driven asset optimization is transforming the built environment by integrating real-time data, predictive analytics, and automation to accelerate the transition to smart, net-zero buildings. This first-of-its-kind collaboration unites policy, innovation, and workforce transformation, setting a new benchmark for digital industrial sustainability.
In addition to his corporate roles, Alvin is deeply involved in academic and professional development as an adjunct associate professor at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the Sasin School of Management, Thailand.
At NTU’s Nanyang Business School, he imparts knowledge in AI for Business, Digital Transformation, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT), while also leading the “Business Consulting” and “Leader as a Coach” programs. He mentors Global Executive MBA students as a senior career fellow. At Sasin, Alvin focuses on the strategic integration of AI into business processes, teaching courses on Digital Transformation and AI to foster innovation and enhance operational efficiency.
Holding a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineer) from NTU and certified as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Alvin is a recognised authority in AI and digital transformation, with numerous publications and keynotes at major industry conferences. His extensive experience in executive coaching further enriches his leadership portfolio, enabling him to foster executive talent and enhance leadership capabilities across the corporate spectrum.