Post-Diploma Certificate in Visual & Textual Data Analytics
About This Course
The Specialist Diploma in Data Science (Vision & Language Analytics), or NSDVA, aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skillset to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) in analysing unstructured visual-textual data such as video, image, text, and language.
The course focuses on applying Computer Vision (CV) and Natural Language Processing across (NLP) various industry applications and exposes learners to Gen AI-assisted software development workflows that enable them to build end-to-end AI solutions using industry-standard tools and frameworks. It equips learners with the knowledge and skills required to transition into new positions as Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Engineer across a broad range of industries. The course includes the knowledge of data science fundamental in statistics and programming, as well as practical AI skillsets in CV and NLP.
What You'll Learn
• Understand the concepts of CV, NLP and the role of Generative AI in both
• Identify the tasks associated with CV and NLP
• Pre-process visual and textual data
• Develop machine learning or deep learning models for CV and NLP tasks
• Evaluate model performance and fine-tune parameters for performance improvement
• Leverage Gen AI-assisted software development workflows in developing end-to-end solutions in CV and NLP
• Apply their skills and knowledge in their professional environment.
Entry Requirements
Polytechnic Diploma/ University with Engineering or IT diploma/degree:
Applicants must have an Engineering/ IT diploma or degree from a recognized polytechnic*/ university** in Singapore
Polytechnic Diploma/ University with Maths requirement:
Applicants must have any other diploma or degree from a recognized polytechnic*/ university** in Singapore, and possess a Pass grade in either GCE ‘O’ level Mathematics or a Mathematics subject at diploma level.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Applicants with relevant work experience in a data-related or analytical role will be considered on case-by-case basis, with consideration of supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.
* NYP, NP, RP, SP or TP
** NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUSS or SUTD (Appl. with degrees from other universities are considered on a case-by-case)