Michael Cheong Zhi Xian
Michael Cheong Zhi Xian
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) | AI Adoption & Digital Productivity Strategist
Michael Cheong Zhi Xian is a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and AI Adoption & Digital Productivity Strategist with extensive experience helping organisations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, and professionals embrace Artificial Intelligence to improve productivity, communication, and business performance.
He specialises in bridging traditional business operations with AI-powered workflows, digital marketing, workplace productivity, and strategic business transformation. Through practical, hands-on learning, gamified activities, and real-world business scenarios, Mike enables participants to confidently adopt AI technologies and apply them effectively in their daily work.
Known for his engaging facilitation style and ability to simplify complex technologies, Mike delivers impactful training programmes that empower learners to embrace innovation, strengthen digital capabilities, and achieve sustainable business growth.
Core Expertise
1) Professional Certifications
- Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
- HRDC Certified Accredited Trainer
- Certified AI Instructor – UTM
- Gemini Certified Educator – Google
- AI Educator Certification (Levels 1, 2, 3 & Magic School)
- Meta Certified Media Buying Professional
- Microsoft AI Toolbox Completion
- eUsahawan Certified Trainer – MDEC
- SEO Manager Certification – Blue Array Academy (UK)
- Certified NLP Coach & Practitioner (NFNLP, USA)
- TEFL Certification – London Teachers Training College
- Certificate in Teaching & Learning – Asia eUniversity
2) Areas of Expertise
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Business
- AI Adoption & Digital Productivity
- Prompt Engineering
- Generative AI Applications
- AI-Powered Workplace Productivity
- Digital Marketing Strategy
- SEO & Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Meta Advertising
- Business Writing with AI
- Smartphone Photography & Videography
- Communication & Negotiation Skills
- Leadership Development
- Team Building
- DISC Profiling
- NLP for Business
- Digital Transformation
Qualifications & Certifications
Professional Certifications
- Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
- HRDC Certified Accredited Trainer
- Certified AI Instructor – UTM
- Gemini Certified Educator – Google
- Meta Certified Media Buying Professional
- Microsoft AI Toolbox Completion
- Certified NLP Coach & Practitioner
- Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NFNLP, USA)
- eUsahawan Certified Trainer (MDEC)
- SEO Manager Certification (Blue Array Academy, UK)
- TEFL Certification
- Certificate in Teaching & Learning (Asia eUniversity)
Professional Background
15+ Years of Corporate Training Experience
AI Adoption & Digital Productivity Strategist
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Mike Cheong is an experienced AI Adoption and Digital Productivity Strategist dedicated to helping organisations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, and professionals embrace Artificial Intelligence to improve workplace productivity and business performance.
He specialises in bridging traditional business operations with AI-enhanced workflows, digital communication, strategic marketing, and workplace productivity. Through practical, hands-on learning and real business scenarios, Mike empowers organisations to adopt AI technologies confidently while driving sustainable digital transformation.
His engaging facilitation style combines gamification, interactive learning, and practical implementation to ensure participants gain the confidence to immediately apply new knowledge in their daily work.
Training Philosophy
Empowering People Through Practical AI Learning
Mike believes that learning should create real business impact rather than simply transfer knowledge. His training philosophy focuses on simplifying complex technologies into practical, easy-to-understand solutions that professionals can immediately implement in the workplace.
By combining interactive facilitation, gamified activities, real-world business scenarios, and hands-on practice, Mike creates engaging learning experiences that build confidence, encourage innovation, and prepare participants to thrive in the future of work powered by Artificial Intelligence.
Skills
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- AI Adoption Strategy
- Prompt Engineering
- Generative AI
- ChatGPT
- Google Gemini
- Microsoft AI
- Digital Productivity
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Meta Advertising
- Social Media Strategy
- Business Writing
- Smartphone Photography
- Smartphone Videography
- Team Building
- DISC Profiling
- Communication Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Leadership Development
- NLP Coaching
- Corporate Training
- Gamified Learning
- Workshop Facilitation