Government agencies offer courses and programmes on venturing abroad. The Government also supports training and seminars conducted by other organisations, such as associations and chambers. These programmes not only provide up-to-date expertise and practical application to real situations, but they can also help you connect with experts in the field.

International Enterprise (IE) Singapore
Building and Construction Authority (BCA)
Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA)
Media Development Authority (MDA)
Associations & Chambers

International Enterprise (IE) Singapore

• IE Singapore conducts workshops and seminars on doing business in foreign markets and to provide opportunities for networking with potential business partners.

• Most workshops/seminars are chargeable. Registration is usually on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Topics include:
  
  
  • overview of specific markets and industries
  • market research
  • branding
  • manpower
  • design

See:	IE Singapore activities calendar

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Building and Construction Authority (BCA)

• The training arm of BCA is the Construction Industry Training Institute (CITI).

• CITI conducts specialised workshops, seminars and training on topics such as "Basic Understanding of China", "Basic Understanding of India" and "India Tax and Law" for local companies venturing abroad.

• CITI also collaborates with foreign institutions to provide country-specific training. For instance, the 4th TsingHua-BCA Management programme is offered by CITI and China TsingHua University.

See:	BCA Website

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Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA)

• IDA seminars are targeted at the infocomm sector and the end users.

• Some of the seminars are organised together with industry associations such as the Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation (SiTF), Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI), Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and Singapore Manufacturers' Federation (SMa).

See:	IDA calendar of events

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Media Development Authority (MDA)

• MDA seminars are targeted at the media industry.

• More than 4,000 media professionals and students have attended workshops, seminars and master classes organised or supported by MDA.

• MDA also works closely with industry partners and institutions of higher learning to address training needs in Singapore.

See:	Events at MDA