The Centre for Professional Studies (CPS@SMU) was established by SMU in 2012 to advance the competence and career aspirations of working professionals. Focusing largely on local and regional government-funded training initiatives, CPS@SMU is a valuable learning partner of working professionals. It provides structured learning pathways (diplomas and certificate programmes) made possible by the unique combination of practical industry knowledge integrated with general management skills. CPS@SMU is dedicated to meeting the educational needs of working professionals and preparing them to realise career opportunities.