Date: 10 July 2025 (Thursday)

Time: 7.00 pm (registration starts at 6.30 pm)

Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute, Level 2, Hall 2-2

Admission: Free (Registration Required)

Register HERE! Seats are limited.

Looking to deepen your expertise, refresh your knowledge, or pivot into a new role in the sustainability or advanced manufacturing sector? Join us for a Course Preview Night to explore part-time diplomas and specialist diplomas tailored for working adults in the field of engineering, sustainability, automation, and more!

This in-person session offers a unique opportunity to:

💬 Hear from expert trainers with real-world industry insights

🎓 Discover part-time upskilling courses relevant to your career

💰 Learn how to tap into SkillsFuture funding from our SkillsFuture Advisory

🤝 Ask questions and network with fellow professionals over light refreshments

FEATURED COURSES AND SPEAKERS

Diploma in Applied Science (Chemical Technology)
Speaker: Mr Bong Chee Keong, Domain Chair

Chee Keong is currently the Domain Chair of the Water Technology Domain at the School of Applied Science, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore. He spearheads cutting-edge research initiatives in water and environmental engineering, with over 23 years of industry experience in water treatment systems prior to joining the Polytechnic. Throughout his career, he has successfully managed numerous critical projects, demonstrating deep expertise in water quality analysis, equipment sizing, technical specification writing, and comprehensive project management. He has accumulated seven years of teaching experience in chemical engineering diploma programmes, where he lectures on subjects such as process control and instrumentation, engineering mathematics, and unit operations. In addition to his academic and research roles, Chee Keong supports student development as a liaison officer for industry internships. He collaborates with leading companies - including Procter & Gamble (P&G), Spectronik Pte Ltd, Analytical Laboratories (Singapore) Pte Ltd, and R.A.K. Materials Consultants Pte Ltd - to ensure valuable and practical learning experiences for students.

Specialist Diploma in Environmental Technology & Energy Sustainability &

Specialist Diploma in Environment & Water Technology

Speaker: Mr Zacchaeus Siew, Course Chair
Zacchaeus has hands-on experience in the chemical industry as a process engineer and currently teaches in the areas of utilities and environmental systems. Zacchaeus has successfully completed the Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM) course. Leveraging his extensive experience in water treatment—particularly in managing wastewater discharge from electronic plants and producing high-purity water for electronic manufacturing—he has been actively collaborating with the Singapore Institute of Technology’s Energy Efficiency Technology Centre. Through this partnership, he supports SDETES participants in achieving ASCEM accreditation upon course completion.

Diploma in Engineering (Computer Engineering)
Speaker:  Ms Lye Sau Lin, Course Chair
With close to 30 years in education, Sau Lin brings deep expertise in data analytics and smart manufacturing. She holds a Master’s in Computer Integrated Manufacturing from NTU and is known for her clear and engaging teaching style.

Specialist Diploma in Robotics and Automation
Speaker: Mr Derrick Boey, Senior Lecturer and Academic Mentor
Derrick brings industrial automation, microcontrollers, and cleanroom technology to life for both full-time students and adult learners. With 19 years of industry experience in automation equipment design, product testing, and new product introduction (NPI) in high-volume manufacturing environments, Derrick blends real-world insights with hands-on learning to equip future engineers for the workforce.

Diploma in Business Practice (Sustainability Management)

Date & Time: 09 July 2025, 7:00 pm

Venue: MS Teams

🌍 Equip yourself with digital tools and frameworks to meet 2025 sustainability reporting mandates, drive eco-initiatives, and balance profit with planetary impact—no prior sustainability expertise required.

🚀  Learn to leverage AI, IoT, and data analytics to optimize resource use, reduce waste, and track ESG metrics, positioning yourself as a leader in the global sustainability revolution.

💡 Gain actionable insights into global sustainability trends and hands-on strategies to lead green projects, opening doors to roles in ESG consulting, sustainable tech, or corporate governance.

Speaker: 

Ms Tan Ee Ling,  Program Course Chair

Ee Ling graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2000 with a Masters in Social Science (Economics).

Ee Ling is the Course Chair for the Common Business Programme (PET) and Diploma in Business Practice (Sustainability Management) (CET). She has been teaching Economics and Business Management subjects to both PET and CET students in Temasek Polytechnic for the past 23 years. Her interests include curriculum development, content delivery and enhancing students’ learning. 

Prior to joining Temasek Poly, she has more than 5 years of work experience in various private sector organisations: working in areas of human resource management, and compensation and benefits.

Mr Eugene Cheah, Lecturer

Eugene graduated from the Australian National University in 2014 with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Master’s in International Law, as well as a Master’s in Sustainable Development from the University of Edinburgh in 2019.

Prior to joining Temasek Poly, Eugene was working in the civil service and various public sector agencies, and has close to eight years of experience in the field of International Relations. Of note, he had previously served as an Assistant Director in the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, working on transboundary haze pollution in the ASEAN region.

Apart from sustainability, the areas of international law and foreign affairs count among his key interests. Eugene is also a strong believer of lifelong learning, and is extremely passionate about sharing experiences to adult learners. As the saying goes, learning never stops!

Specialist Diploma in DevOps

Date & Time: 09 July 2025, 7:00 pm

Venue: MS Teams

🤝 Co-developed by Temasek Polytechnic & Republic Polytechnic, gain hands-on expertise in continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using industry tools like Jenkins, Docker, and Puppet—empowering you to automate and streamline software delivery for agile businesses.

🚀 Master end-to-end DevOps workflows (Git, JIRA, Maven) to eliminate bottlenecks, enhance collaboration, and deploy scalable applications faster—aligned with Gartner’s push for agile, continuous delivery.

🌐 Equip yourself with cutting-edge DevOps practices to drive digital innovation in high-demand sectors, positioning as a specialist who bridges development and operations for smarter, faster business outcomes.

Speaker: 

Mr Lau Zhao Hong, Programme Coordinator

Zhao Hong joined Temasek Polytechnic, School of Informatics & IT in 2019, bringing years of experience from the ICT sector with a strong focus on DevOps practices and enterprise system development. With a background as a software developer, he has worked extensively on projects for government agencies, helping to build robust and scalable systems aligned with national digital strategies.

Specialist Diploma in Information Security & Forensics

Date & Time: 09 July 2025, 7:00 pm

Venue: MS Teams

🛡️ Gain hands-on experience with IT security tools and equipment used by leading national agencies like the Singapore Police Force and Home Team Science and Technology Agency, bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world security operations.

🧪 Train in cutting-edge environments such as the Malware Analysis Centre (with ST Engineering, Palo Alto Networks & CrowdStrike), a fully simulated Security Operations Centre (SOC), and the TP-IBM Technology Experience Centre for cloud security.

🌐 Stand out with in-demand capabilities across both Information Technology and Operational Technology domains, including exposure to critical infrastructure systems like MRT networks, water systems, and air traffic control.

Speaker: 

Mr Edmund Wee, Programme Coordinator

Edmund is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity professional with over 25 years of industry experience across telecommunications, logistics, FMCG, and education. He currently serves as a Lecturer at Temasek Polytechnic, where he develops and teaches cybersecurity-related modules.

Prior to academia, he held key roles such as Technology Architect at Singtel and Regional Technical Manager at DHL, specialising in enterprise solution design, infrastructure, and project implementation across Asia Pacific. His diverse background bridges technical depth with real-world business application, making him a trusted voice in cybersecurity and IT transformation.

Specialist Diploma in Sustainability Reporting

Date & Time: 09 July 2025, 7:00 pm

Venue: MS Teams

🌿 Singapore has made sustainability reporting mandatory for listed companies starting from 2025. Beyond listed listed firms, more companies are also adopting sustainability reporting to meet stakeholder demands and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Gain applied skills across four key modules:

🗣️ Sustainability Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Learn to develop purposeful sustainability narratives and apply stakeholder engagement frameworks to support transparent and compelling communication.

🌐 Sustainability Frameworks

Explore foundational sustainability concepts, major global frameworks and agreements, environmental and social impact considerations, and corporate sustainability strategies.

📖 Sustainability Reporting Standards

Understand and apply key sustainability standards such as GRI, IFRS S1 and S2. Learn carbon accounting principles in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol to support accurate emissions disclosures and enhance reporting credibility.

📊 Sustainability Reporting Implementation

Build hands-on capabilities in materiality assessment, target setting, ESG metrics analysis, and the preparation of key disclosures in alignment with reporting standards.

Speaker: 

Mr Tanmay Bishnoi, Director, KPMG Singapore

Tanmay is a Director at KPMG Singapore with deep expertise in sustainability and climate strategy. He is a Chartered Engineer, Chartered ESG Investment Manager and a Chevening Fellow in Leadership and Excellence. His work focuses on decarbonization and net zero pathways, GHG emissions profiling, climate target setting, clean energy transition—including renewable energy and green hydrogen—corporate renewable energy procurement, and supply chain decarbonization. He has extensive experience in sustainability reporting, having supported numerous organizations in aligning with global frameworks such as the GRI, TCFD, and ISSB standards. Tanmay also advises clients on integrating ESG metrics into corporate disclosures and developing robust sustainability strategies. He has coauthored 11 practitioners guides in Renewable Energy domain, a research paper on Cobenefits of Renewable Energy, a thought leadership paper on net zero and an insights report on decarbonizing the transport sector.

Mr Wong Nee Tat, Course Chair, Temasek Polytechnic

Nee Tat is the Course Chair at Temasek Polytechnic’s School of Business. A Chartered Accountant of Singapore, he holds the FSA Credential from the IFRS Foundation, demonstrating his expertise in sustainability disclosure and ESG analysis. Prior to joining Temasek Polytechnic, he was a Director of Business Consulting and Senior Consultant, advising listed companies, multinational corporations, government organisations and trade associations. He contributes to Singapore’s national sustainability efforts through his attachment with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), aiding in the development of the Sustainability Reporting Body of Knowledge. He received multiple awards, including Teaching Excellence Awards, Exemplary SkillsFuture @ Public Service Award in 2023 and Outstanding CET Contributor Award in 2024.

Ms Carolyn Poon, Domain Chair, Temasek Polytechnic

Carolyn Poon is a practitioner in sustainability, strategy and business transformation. She is passionate about sustainability and the transformative value of innovation to help businesses and people become better versions of themselves.

Carolyn has worked with businesses across different geographies, to understand their pain points, propose and implement business solutions. She has held various senior management roles in sector-based sustainability, regional strategy, product management and consulting. In Sustainability, she has pioneered industry initiatives that drive towards sector/standards-based business practices, consumer education via responsible consumption, circularity initiatives, capacity building initiatives, and sustainability innovation.

Carolyn holds an MBA from Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University of Singapore. She is Domain Chair, Business Sustainability & Essentials, School of Business in Temasek Polytechnic.

Mr Darren Ko, Senior Lecturer, Temasek Polytechnic

Darren Ko is a Senior Lecturer at Temasek Polytechnic’s School of Business. He has contributed to the validation of Singapore’s Sustainability Reporting and Sustainability Assurance Bodies of Knowledge, supporting national efforts to define core technical competencies in these domains. He led Temasek Polytechnic’s Sustainability Committee in the successful completion of its inaugural Sustainability Report for FY2023, and currently oversees the implementation of the institution’s sustainability reporting platform system, supporting the integration of sustainability data across departments.

Darren is a Chartered Accountant of Singapore. He also holds certifications in Sustainability Reporting and Assurance from the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), and in Corporate Carbon Footprint Verification (ISO 14064) from TÜV SÜD. Prior to joining Temasek Polytechnic, Darren spent over nine years with Deloitte, specializing in public accounting and assurance for listed companies, multinational corporations, and not-for-profit organizations. He now develops and teaches subjects in sustainability reporting, accounting, financial auditing and advises students on industry projects involving carbon accounting and analytics.

Specialist Diploma in Low-Code App Development for Business

Date & Time: 10 July 2025, 7:00 pm

Venue: MS Teams

🚀 Build powerful business applications without deep coding expertise—learn to automate workflows, design tools, and drive innovation using intuitive no-code/low-code platforms

🤖 Transform ideas into operational solutions that optimize processes, reduce costs, and enhance productivity across teams, all through hands-on, real-world projects.

💡Empower you to lead digital transformation in your organization and stay ahead in a tech-driven economy.

Speaker: 

Mr Wong Kok Keong, Program Co-ordinator

Kok Keong is the Program Coordinator for the course and joined Temasek Polytechnic in 2011. Prior to that, he worked in different roles in the financial services industry in Singapore and the USA, including the risk management, I.T. and audit functions. He obtained an MBA with distinction from the University of Melbourne and a BSc (Honours) from the National University of Singapore.

Date & Time: 10 July 2025, 6:00 pm

Venue: MS Teams

🔬 Dive into wafer fabrication, vacuum/cleanroom systems, IC packaging, and electrical testing through hands-on labs and industry projects. Gain expertise in designing and troubleshooting next-gen semiconductor devices critical to AI, 5G, and smart manufacturing.

🌏 Train on tools and processes used in global fabs, positioning yourself for high-demand roles in R&D, production, and quality control within this booming sector.

🚀 Explore cutting-edge topics including Wafer Fabrication Technology, Vacuum and Cleanroom Technology, IC Packaging & Electrical Testing, and Semiconductor Devices & Integrated Circuits.

Speaker: 

Mr Willie Ng, Lecturer

Mr. Willie Ng is a lecturer in the School of Engineering. He holds a Master’s in Management of Technology from NUS and a Bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from NTU. With over 10 years of R&D experience at Hewlett-Packard and Temasek Polytechnic, he has also worked extensively at GlobalFoundries and Nanometrics Inc.