Guest Expert Mentor

Dr. Yanfeng Lu

AI Researcher | Interdisciplinary Scholar | Former Software Engineer

Academic Background

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, University of Science and Technology of China
Master of Arts in Philosophy, Peking University
Master of Science in Computer Science, University of Massachusetts
Doctor of Philosophy in Technology Philosophy, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany

Professional Experience

Over 10 years of experience in software engineering and project management across China and the US
Dedicated to research on Language AI
Board Member of the Association for Research on AI in Learning and Leadership (ARAILL)

Step Into the AI Age - AI Future-Ready Programme for Teens

Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators, Creators and Leaders

Course Overview

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the future of education, work and society.

This programme equips students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive in an AI-powered world.

Designed specifically for secondary school students, the course combines AI literacy, computational thinking and hands-on project learning in an engaging classroom environment.

Event Registration

Programme:

Step Into the AI Age – AI Future-Ready Programme for Teens

Start Date:

16 July 2026

Class Time:

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM(Thursday)

Venue:

LaunchPad @ one-north
67 Ayer Rajah Crescent #05-04 Singapore 139950

Delivery Mode:

Face-to-face Classroom Learning

Target Participants:

Secondary School Students

Duration:

12 Lessons

Class Size:

Limited to 20 Students

Programme Fees:

Full Programme (12 Lessons): S$600
Children of ARAILL Members: 50% Discount (S$300)
ARAILL Members enjoy Priority Registration

Note: Payee is ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH ON AI-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING; UEN:T24SS0081D

Registration Process

Step 1 Complete the online Registration Form

Step 2 Make Payment via PayNow

Step 3 Upload Your Payment Receipt

Step 4 Receive confirmation via WhatsApp or Email

Step 5 Receive class information before the programme begins

AI Introductory Course Registration Form

Student Name

Student grade

Student Gender

Date of Birth

School Name

Parent's Name

Relationship

Parent Email

Parents' WhatsApp numbers

Emergency Contact Name

Relationship

Mobile Number

Is it a member of the association

Yes
No
Associate Member

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I confirm that the information provided is true and accurate and agree to comply with the programme requirements.

Website

https://araill.org

+65 80388757(text only)

office@aipilot.sg

Who Should Attend?

AI Enthusiasts

Interested in artificial intelligence and eager to learn more about AI in depth.

Future Planners

Looking to get prepared for further studies and future career development.

Curious Thinkers

Enjoy exploring new ideas, thinking independently and solving problems.

New Learners

Have little or no prior experience in using artificial intelligence.

Skill Seekers

Wish to systematically learn AI knowledge and practical skills.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

Master AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, practical tools and programming skills. Develop critical thinking and enhance competitiveness for future study and career development.

Understand basic concepts and core technologies of Artificial Intelligence

Master fundamental skills of Prompt Engineering

Improve learning efficiency and productivity with AI tools

Build simple AI applications and intelligent assistants

Grasp principles of Machine Learning and Large Language Models

Complete basic AI programming practices with Python

Develop critical thinking to evaluate AI-generated content

Build confidence to apply AI in future study and careers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do students need prior programming experience? +

No. This programme is designed for beginners and no prior coding experience is required.

Should students bring their own laptop? +

Yes. Students are encouraged to bring a laptop for hands-on activities during the lessons.

Will participants receive a certificate? +

Yes. Students who successfully complete the programme will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by ARAILL.

What if a student misses a lesson? +

Students may attend a make-up session in the next intake (subject to availability) or access the recorded lesson where applicable.

About ARAILL +

Artificial Intelligence Research Association for Learning & Leadership (ARAILL) is a Singapore-registered non-profit association dedicated to advancing AI in learning and leadership through research, collaboration, training and international exchange..

Our mission is to prepare learners of all ages to thrive in the AI era by promoting responsible AI education, interdisciplinary collaboration and global knowledge exchange