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Set Up, Launch, and Optimise Your Shopify Store for Sales

Course Description

Master the art of building and optimising your online store with our Shopify Store Creation course. This hands-on training programme is designed to equip you with the skills to create a professional e-commerce storefront, manage product listings, and implement user-friendly features to enhance customer experience. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a marketer expanding your e-commerce capabilities, this course empowers you to design, customise, and manage Shopify stores that drive traffic and conversions.

Learn to optimise your store for search engines and streamline operations using Shopify’s powerful tools. From configuring payment gateways to setting up efficient shipping workflows, you’ll gain the practical know-how to handle every aspect of Shopify management. Additionally, explore analytics and plug-ins that help you track performance and improve store functionality, ensuring your e-commerce business stays ahead in a competitive market.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a fully functional Shopify store tailored to your business needs. Gain insights into data-driven strategies, plug-in recommendations, and advanced optimisation techniques to maximise ROI. Take the next step in your e-commerce journey and transform your online store into a scalable, results-driven platform.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • Entrepreneurs: Aspiring or current business owners looking to launch or optimise their online stores.
  • Marketers: Professionals expanding their expertise in e-commerce and Shopify store management.
  • E-commerce Teams: Individuals responsible for managing or scaling online business operations.
  • Freelancers: Consultants and developers looking to offer Shopify-related services to clients.

Course Highlights

  • Build a fully operational Shopify store from scratch.
  • Customise your storefront to deliver an engaging user experience.
  • Master product listing optimisation to boost search visibility.
  • Set up payment gateways and shipping workflows aligned to customer needs.
  • Leverage Shopify analytics to track performance and optimise sales.
  • Evaluate and integrate plug-ins for operational and UX improvements.

Course Objectives

By the end of the class, trainees will be able to:

  • Design and Customisation: Create a fully functional Shopify storefront aligned with customer experience best practices.
  • Product Management: Manage and optimise product listings using SEO strategies to enhance visibility and sales.
  • Payment and Shipping: Configure seamless payment gateways and shipping workflows tailored to customer preferences.
  • Analytics and Optimisation: Leverage Shopify analytics tools to track store performance and implement data-driven improvements.
  • Store Enhancements: Evaluate and adopt plug-ins to improve operational efficiency and user experience.

Certification

A SkillsFuture WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA) – Content Management System Utilisation under the National Infocomm Competency Framework (NICF) and Certification of Completion by Equinet Academy will be awarded to candidates who have demonstrated competency in the WSQ Shopify Store Creation course assessment and achieved at least 75% attendance.

*This course is accredited by SkillsFuture Singapore under the WSQ Skills Framework Content Management System Utilisation.

Course Code: TGS-2025054469

Course Support Period: 02 Jun 2025 – 01 Jun 2027 

Course Outline

Topics Covered:

  • Overview of Shopify and its ecosystem.
  • Setting up Shopify stores: aligning configurations with organisational content management policies.
  • Practical implementation of organisational policies during store setup

Instructional Methods:

  • Lectures
  • Demonstrations
  • Case Studies

Topics Covered:

  • Selecting and customising Shopify themes
  • Optimising storefronts for mobile responsiveness
  • Brainstorming and applying UX-focused ideas for storefront design

Instructional Methods:

  • Hands-On Workshop
  • Peer Review

Topics Covered:

  • Adding and optimising product listings for SEO
  • Ensuring proper tagging, metadata, and product descriptions
  • Managing inventory and updating product descriptions regularly

Instructional Methods:

  • Hands-On Workshop
  • Group Discussion

Topics Covered:

  • Overview of Shopify’s payment gateway and shipping options
  • Key considerations for selecting shipping providers
  • Researching and selecting appropriate payment and shipping solutions

Instructional Methods:

  • Lectures
  • Hands-on Workshop

Topics Covered:

  • Overview of Shopify asset management tools
  • Analysing store assets for performance optimisation
  • Tracking sales, traffic, and conversion rates using Shopify analytics
  • Generating reports for store optimisation
  • Evaluating plug-ins for operational and UX improvements
  • Interpreting analytics data and recommending improvements
  • Demonstrating selected plug-ins and explaining their operational benefits

Instructional Methods:

  • Hands-On Workshop
  • Peer Review

Trainer

Jessica Bong
  • Founder of Soodo, Shopify Website Development Studio
  • Built & Scaled Shopify Websites for Multiple Six-Figure Brands
  • 10+ Years of Hands-On Experience in eCommerce
Chan Teck Seng
  • Founder of Award-Winning Agency, Lemonade
  • 15 Years of Web Design & Development Experience
  • Recognised by Awwwards, CSSWinner & SWA for Web Design Excellence

Course Fees

Course Fee:
S$990.00 (inclusive of 9% GST)

Course Fee After Eligible SSG Subsidies:
From S$297.00 (inclusive of 9% GST) after SSG Subsidies

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)

Eligible for Singapore Citizens, aged 40 years old and above

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$297.00

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by SkillsFuture Credit.


SkillsFuture Baseline Funding

Eligible for 21 years old and above, and a

  • Singaporean Citizen; or
  • Permanent Resident; or
  • Long Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holder

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$495.00

Course fees can be further offset by SkillsFuture Credit for Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above. Singapore Citizens aged 21 to 31 may also offset fees with the Post Secondary Education Account Funds.

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

Eligible for SME Company-Sponsored, 21 years old and above, and a

  • Singapore Citizen; or
  • Permanent Resident; or
  • Long-Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holder

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$297.00

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by Skillsfuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

 

SkillsFuture Baseline Funding

Eligible Non-SME Company-Sponsored, 21 years old and above, and a

  • Singaporean Citizen; or
  • Permanent Resident; or
  • Long Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holder

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$495.00

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by Skillsfuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)


SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)

Eligible for Non-SME Company-Sponsored, Singapore Citizens, aged 40 years old and above

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$297.00

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by Skillsfuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Check your eligible grant amount and nett payable course fees when you apply now.

Course Schedule

Learning Mode Course Dates Duration Trainer
In-Person 27, 28 Nov 2025 (Thu, Fri) 9.00am - 6.00pm Jessica Bong

Click on the course dates above to register online.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

This course is designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, e-commerce professionals, and marketers who want to create, customise, and manage professional Shopify stores.

No prior experience with Shopify is required. The course covers everything from setting up a store to advanced customisation and optimisation techniques.

You’ll learn how to set up, design, and customise a Shopify store. Topics include product listing optimisation, payment gateways, shipping workflows, SEO strategies, and leveraging Shopify analytics for performance improvement.

You’ll need a laptop with internet access. Access to a Shopify account is highly recommended for hands-on sessions. Should you not have access to a Shopify account, we will provide one for you for the duration of the course.

The course spans two days and includes lectures, hands-on workshops, peer discussions, and individual projects to provide a comprehensive learning experience.

Yes, the course is highly practical. You’ll work on creating and customising your Shopify store during guided sessions.

Yes, assessments include short-answer questions and an individual project where you’ll demonstrate your ability to configure and optimise a Shopify store.

Yes, participants who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion, validating their skills in Shopify store creation and management.

Absolutely! The course equips you with actionable skills to set up and optimise a Shopify store, which you can apply to your business or clients right away.

This course focuses exclusively on Shopify, diving deep into its features, tools, and best practices for creating a high-performing online store.

Yes, this course is beneficial for existing Shopify users. It covers advanced customisation, SEO, analytics, and plug-ins that can enhance your store’s performance.

Yes, the course includes evaluating and implementing plug-ins to improve store functionality, user experience, and operational efficiency.

Yes, the course provides opportunities for collaboration and networking with like-minded professionals and entrepreneurs.

You will retain access to the course materials for up to 3 years post-course, ensuring you can revisit and apply what you’ve learned.

Yes, you’ll gain access to additional resources and the alumni network for ongoing support. Trainers will also be available for follow-up questions.

Yes, the course covers SEO strategies specifically for Shopify, including product metadata, tagging, and content optimisation to boost visibility and conversions.

Yes, you’ll learn to track key performance metrics like sales, traffic, and conversion rates using Shopify’s built-in analytics tools.

Shopify and WordPress/WooCommerce are two of the most popular platforms for building e-commerce websites. Shopify is an all-in-one hosted solution that simplifies setup, design, and maintenance making it ideal for those who want to launch quickly with minimal tech skills.

WooCommerce is a plugin for WordPress that offers greater flexibility and control, but it typically requires more time, effort, and technical know-how.

Not sure which one suits your business better? Check out this comparison:
Shopify vs WooCommt6erce – Which Platform is Better for Small Businesses?

Still have unanswered questions? Check out the FAQs page or submit an enquiry.

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Testimonials

Ricky

“This course helped me better understand how to create an effective storefront to increase business, while adding to my knowledge of Shopify store creation.”

Nora Ahmad

“The course is comprehensive and robust, equipping me with the skills to set up my Shopify store properly. It will help me migrate my existing store from other platforms to Shopify, which I find more reliable.

Leong Mary

High-quality instructor and well-structured content. I attended this course to increase my knowledge of Shopify store creation rather than for career advancement.

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