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Scenario-Based Learning in Action: Designing Workplace-Relevant Experiences

Lecturer icon Darren Tjan (Mr)
Clock icon 7 hours
Course Fee
Singaporean / PR
AEN Member
S$109.00
Non-AEN Member
S$327.00
Others
-
S$1090.00

*The fee is inclusive of prevailing GST and subject to changes.

Course Dates

For groups of at least 15 people, customised run dates are available, contact us for more details.

17 Nov 2025 - 17 Nov 2025

What Is This Session About?

Unlock a new dimension of learning design with Scenario-Based Learning (SBL). This practical 7-hour hands-on course equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to understand, design, and implement introductory SBL activities for adult learners. Discover its relevance to the Training and Adult Education sector in Singapore, learn to develop engaging narratives, and get a first look at how simple GenAI-powered tools can assist you by adding realism and relevance to your lessons with real world problems, yet without the associated risks thus allowing learners to learn through experience and discovery. 

 


What Does The Session Cover?

Knowledge-based learning objectives: what participants will know at the end of the workshop (their understanding)
1.    Define Scenario-Based Learning (SBL) and its core principles.

2.    Identify the benefits of SBL for adult learners, such as enhanced engagement and retention.

3.    Recognise the relevance of SBL within the Training and Adult Education sector in Singapore, as outlined by the Skills Framework.

4.    Explain the basic elements of a well-designed SBL scenario for procedural knowledge, including context, challenge, choices, and consequences.

5.    Compare the features of GenAI-powered tools that can assist in the SBL creation process.

Skills-based learning objectives: what participants will be able to do at the end of the workshop (their application)
1.    Formulate clear learning objectives for basic SBL scenarios focusing on learning of procedural knowledge.

2.    Develop realistic contexts and engaging narratives for simple scenarios.

3.    Create decision points and potential consequences within a scenario.

4.    Design simple branching scenarios with limited pathways.

5.    Demonstrate the ability to use at least one simple GenAI tool to generate ideas or content for an SBL scenario.

^ Assessment: Formative Assessment(s), Assignments/Presentations/Practical Performances)

^ Completion: Upon 100% attendance and meeting Assessment requirement, learners will receive a Certificate of Participation from IAL (& other partners where applicable)

 

Who Is It Suitable For?

•    Adult Educators new to Scenario-Based Learning.
•    Adult Educators looking to innovate training where learners are required to make decisions, with different outcomes
•    Training facilitators and instructors looking for more engaging methods.
•    Learning and Development professionals seeking to enhance their curriculum design skills.
•    Individuals interested in exploring innovative learning methodologies.
•    Those curious about the application of AI in learning content creation.

Course Funding and Policies

Payment

Please proceed to make payment via eNets/credit card (VISA or MasterCard) at the end of the registration process. Kindly note that the system will automatically cancel the registration if full payment has not been successfully processed by 11.59pm (Singapore Time) on the same day of the registration. You will have to reapply for the course, subject to availability of vacancy at the point of your re-registration.


Additional Funding Available, If Applicable

Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit which can be used to offset the selected programmes' fees for self-sponsored registrations only.


Please note the submission period for your SFC claim via MySkillsFuture needs to be within 60 days before the course start date (date inclusive). If your course start date is more than 60 days from the date of SFC application, the SSG-SFC portal would reject your application. In this case, you would need to pay the full course fees at the end of your course application.


Rescheduling

Request for rescheduling must be submitted to IAL 2 weeks before the commencement of programme. Reschedule requests that come mid-way through training has to be supported by valid reasons; substantiated by references as evidence; such as a doctor's note; or a hospitalization chit.


Please submit your request to reschedule your course here. A non-refundable administrative fee of S$54.50 w/GST ($50) applies for the request and the next available slot will be offered

Withdrawal

Request for withdrawal from a programme is subjected to review by IAL and the decision is final. IAL reserves the right to request for supporting document(s). A non-refundable administration fee of S$54.50 w/GST ($50) is applicable for withdrawal request. If the withdrawal notice is given less than 2 weeks before the programme start date, the paid fees will not be refunded.

Corporate Run

For dedicated corporate runs with a contract signed with IAL, billing and payment will follow the terms of the signed contract. Otherwise, payment would be expected upon registration.

About the Speaker

Darren Tjan (Mr)

Darren Tjan (Mr)

Adult Educator | Institute for Adult Learning

Darren Tjan (Mr) is a consultant, trainer and learning designer with over 20 years of experience working with individuals and organisations in the areas of learning, technology and performance.

 

He has consulted and trained a wide range of individuals from both the public and private sectors. This has given him valuable insight into the challenges, needs and operational objectives of different organisations in different industries.

 

Darren has also designed and developed government accredited training, customised training for multinational companies, eLearning courses, and also undertaken courseware quality assurance audits for a leading CET Centre.

 

He has worked with IAL for over a decade, and has facilitated various modules in the ACTA, ACLP, DACE and DDDLP programmes. Darren achieves much satisfaction in helping people maximise their potential in their lives.

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