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Darkness to Light: Illuminating the Leader Within

Offered by School of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies

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Area of interest
Leadership, Professional Development

Course Schedule

  1. Course Date 26 Aug 2026
  2. Registration Period 27 Jun 2026 - 09 Aug 2026
  3. Venue NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC
  4. Schedule Info Duration : 8 hours (26 Aug 2026)
    Time : 9am to 6pm
    Delivery mode : Classroom
    Venue : Ngee Ann Polytechnic
    Schedule may be subjected to adjustment without prior notice.
  1. Course Date 10 Sep 2026
  2. Registration Period 12 Jul 2026 - 20 Aug 2026
  3. Venue NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC
  4. Schedule Info Duration : 8 hours (10 Sept 2026)
    Time : 9am to 6pm
    Delivery mode : Classroom
    Venue : Ngee Ann Polytechnic
    Schedule may be subjected to adjustment without prior notice.

    Detailed timetable will only be released upon enrolment and nearer to course commencement date.
Duration: 8 hours
Delivery Mode: Classroom

Schedule may be subject to changes. The detailed timetable will only be released upon enrolment and closer to the course commencement date.

For self-sponsored applicant, you may proceed to apply after signing in with Singpass / Student ID.
For company-sponsored applicant, please approach your company HR to put in the application via the company portal using Corppass at STEP.

About Course

Course Objectives

This programme aims to develop resilient, emotionally intelligent, and adaptable leaders by immersing them in a transformative experience held in complete darkness.

By the end of the program, participants will:
  • Gain awareness of the key drivers that build trust within teams and foster a strong organisational culture.
  • Learn actionable strategies to enhance leadership credibility, reliability, and the alignment of team values with the organisation’s cultural imperatives.
  • Discover techniques to foster stronger collaboration and a culture that supports the company’s brand and business objectives.
  • Develop a practical action plan to implement trust-building strategies and cultivate a culture that drives long-term success.

Course Description

Darkness to Light: Illuminating the Leader Within is an immersive 8-hour leadership development workshop that challenges participants to lead without sight—literally. The experiential activities will be conducted entirely in complete darkness at Dialogue in the Dark Singapore, this unique experience strips away familiar cues and compels leaders to rely on instinct, emotional awareness, and trust.

In today’s unpredictable world, effective leadership requires more than technical skills—it demands clarity in uncertainty, empathy in pressure, and consistency in values. This programme pushes participants to confront biases, make decisions with limited information, and guide others through ambiguity.

Designed for c-suites, directors, and managers, the workshop explores how leadership shapes and sustains organisational culture. Participants will learn to align their leadership approach with brand values and strategic goals, fostering a culture that supports long-term success and team engagement.

For corporate enquiries, please contact Ms Laurina Tay:
Email: laurina_tay@np.edu.sg
Phone: 64608583
Website: www.np.edu.sg/DiDsg

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2025055402

Darkness to Light: Illuminating the Leader Within
Darkness to Light: Illuminating the Leader Within (NP-DLILW-F)
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to learner who achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all required assessment(s).

A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to learner who meet the 75% attendance requirement.

Financial matters

Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)

Description Darkness to Light: Illuminating the Leader Within Total course fee
Full Course fee $501.40 $501.40
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs for Singapore Citizen $58.42 $58.42
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs - SPR & LTVP+ $58.42 $58.42
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for Singapore Citizen aged 40 and above $58.42 $58.42
SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 $150.42 $150.42
SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for SPR/LTVP+ $150.42 $150.42

GST rate

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.

Payment option

The payment needs to be made upon the application is submitted.

Allowed payment by

The course fee allows to be paid by:
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).

Refund and withdrawal policy

  • Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.

Remarks

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) can only be used to cover:
(i) Course fees payable;
(ii) Assessment fees which are part of the course;
(iii) Certification fees which are part of the course; and
(iv) GST imposed on components supported for SFC use.

Penalty charges apply if you:
(i) are absent/no-show;
(ii) withdraw from a course within 14 days of the course start date;
(iii) fail to meet terms and conditions for funding eligibility.

SFC cannot be used to offset penalty charges imposed by Ngee Ann Polytechnic.